End of Lease Cleaning Essendon
End of Lease Cleaning Services Essendon
Vacating a rental in Essendon? Our end of lease (vacate) clean follows a set checklist for every room, including the oven, bathrooms and split-system air conditioner filters, so the property is ready for the final inspection.
From $249.40 for a 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom property. See your price before you book.
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End of lease, bond or vacate cleaning: one service
Leases and agents use different names (end of lease, bond, vacate, move-out or exit cleaning) for the same job: a thorough clean of the whole property before you hand back the keys. The checklist below is what every end of lease clean includes, whatever your lease calls it.
Moving out of a rental in Essendon
Essendon is in the City of Moonee Valley. Before moving day:
- Hard waste in Moonee Valley is a free at-call collection that you book: 2 free collections per financial year, each up to 2 cubic metres, booked online through the council’s contractor Cleanaway or by calling the council on 03 9243 8888.
- Properties with a private bin collection are not eligible for the free service but can pay for an at-call collection.
- Building materials (bricks, concrete, rubble, pavers, tiles), liquids such as paint and oil, asbestos and ashes, and car parts or tyres are not accepted.
- If you need to cancel, the council must be told before 5 pm on the Thursday before the week of the booked collection, or the entitlement is lost.
- The council does not state a waiting time, so book as soon as you know your moving date and plan to clear everything before the clean.
At the 2021 Census, 47.2% of occupied homes in Essendon were separate houses, 19.6% semi-detached, terrace or townhouses and 33% flats or apartments; 35.6% were rented. Homes here are a mix of houses, townhouses and apartments, so check your own condition report for outdoor areas, garages or building access rules before moving day.
Before moving day, check parking, skips and unwanted furniture in Essendon and hard rubbish and tips.
Source: ABS 2021 Census QuickStats: Essendon (SAL20885), dwelling structure and tenure (CC BY 4.0).
Source: Moonee Valley City Council: Hard waste · Know Your Council: Moonee Valley. Checked 13 October 2026.
Moving from or to a nearby suburb? See end of lease cleaning in Pascoe Vale, North Melbourne, Brunswick.
What’s included in an end of lease clean
Feel confident about your move with Best Local Cleaners. Our experienced cleaners arrive fully equipped and follow a detailed end-of-lease checklist, giving you one less thing to organise before handing back the keys. Every end-of-lease clean includes the following standard inclusions, so you know exactly what’s covered.
General (All Rooms)
- Vacuuming
- Hard Floor Mopping
- Cobwebs removal (internal only)
- Light switches/Power points cleaning
- Doors spot cleaning
- Skirting boards wiping
- Air conditioner wiping and filter cleaning (split system, not ducted system)
- Ceiling Fans Dusted and Wiped.
- Wall marks(spot cleaning)
Kitchen
- Sink sanitising and polishing
- Cupboards wiping inside and out
- Bench top cleaned
- Range Hood exterior and filters cleaned
- Stove cleaning
- Dishwasher exterior
Oven Cleaning
- Oven cleaned using proper oven cleaner
- Internal clean of oven/grill including glass
- All grease/grime is removed
- Front of the oven wiped down and cleaned.
Bathroom
- Vanity cleaned inside and out
- Shower/Bath cleaned including tiles and screens
- Drawers and cabinets cleaned in and out
- Toilet cleaned
- Mould removal (ceiling mould not included)
- Exhaust fan cleaned exterior
- Mirrors and glass surfaces Cleaned
- Clean, vacuum, and mop floors
- Clean and dry buff sinks & taps
Clean high touch point areas (door handles/light switches)
Bedrooms
- Clean cupboards & wardrobes
- Clean glass surfaces & mirrors
- Dust light fittings
- Clean tracks of all window frames (inside only)
Laundry
- Clean down and wipe all bench-top surfaces
- Clean and dry buff sinks & taps
- Clean, vacuum, and mop floor
- Dust light fittings
Garage
- Sweeping
Cobwebs removal
Additional cleaning services
Our Lease End Cleaning packages are comprehensive and designed to cater to a wide range of cleaning needs for a smooth move-out process. However, to maintain flexibility and fairness in our pricing, there are certain specialized cleaning tasks not included in the standard package. These are services that not every home requires but can be added to your cleaning service at a small additional cost.
| Lease End Cleaning – Additional Services | Description |
|---|---|
| Balcony | Sweep and Mop |
| Blind Cleaning | Wipe down, dusting and general blind cleaning |
| Carpet Steam Cleaning | Professional steam clean of carpet and other items where applicable |
| External Window Washing | Wipe down of glass surface and cobweb removal around accessible areas (up to 2 step ladder) |
| Floor Tiles Grout Cleaning | Floor tiles grout cleaning |
| Fridge | Wipe down of outside and internal accessible surface (must be empty) |
| Garage Clean Up | Wipe down, dust and sweeping of all accessible areas, mop |
| Wall Wash | Wipe down and dusting of walls (Charge per room) |
Before your final inspection
In Victoria, renters must leave the property reasonably clean, with fair wear and tear excepted, and the condition report from the start of the agreement is the reference. Since 29 March 2021 a rental provider can only require professional cleaning at the end of the tenancy if the property was professionally cleaned immediately before you moved in and you were told, or if it is needed to return the property to its condition at the start, allowing for fair wear and tear. Carpet steam cleaning can be added to your end of lease clean in the same booking: see carpet cleaning in Essendon.
Sources: Consumer Affairs Victoria: Condition reports · Consumer Affairs Victoria: Bond claims and refunds
Helpful moving-out guides
Your moving-out timeline
- Book the clean once you know your moving date and the final inspection date.
- Book a hard waste (bulky waste) collection or arrange disposal for anything you are not taking: see bins, waste and tips in Essendon.
- Move your belongings out. Cleaners need empty rooms to reach floors, skirting boards and the insides of cupboards.
- The end of lease clean. Keep the water and electricity connected: our cleaners need both.
- The final inspection with your agent or rental provider, against your entry condition report.
- Arrange for the utilities to be disconnected after the clean and the inspection.
- The bond refund: see how bonds are refunded in Victoria.
Access and keys
- Access and keys: we coordinate access and key handover with you, including collecting keys from your real estate agent or meeting you at the property, as arranged when you book.
- Codes, parking and pets: add gate or building codes, where to park and anything about pets in the booking form’s instructions field.
- Your condition report: note anything it recorded (for example marks, carpets or the oven) in the instructions field, so we know what will be checked.
What affects the price
End of lease cleaning starts from $249.40 for a 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom property. Your price depends on:
- your bedrooms and bathrooms, which set the cleaning hours
- carpet steam cleaning, priced per room, if you add it
- any extras you choose
How booking works: Choose your service → Send your booking request → We’ll confirm the details. You see your total before you send the request.
Bond Back Guarantee
Missed a spot? We’ll come back and re-clean it free.
- Tell us about any cleaning issue within 72 hours of our cleaners leaving.
- We return and re-clean the affected areas at no extra cost.
- Tip: book your clean close to your final inspection, so the 72 hours covers it.
Planning your end of lease clean in Essendon
A few things make the clean and the final inspection go more smoothly:
- Book the clean for after the furniture is out. Cleaners need empty rooms to reach skirting boards, floors and the insides of wardrobes, so the best time is once the removalists have gone and before you return the keys.
- Leave a little time before the inspection. If your agent or rental provider notices something, it is easier to fix while you still have access to the property.
- Keep the power and water on. Both must be connected on the day of the clean, so check the dates before you arrange disconnection.
- Take dated photos. Photos after the clean, alongside your condition report from the start of the tenancy, are useful evidence if anything is questioned later.
- Add carpet cleaning in the same booking if you need it. Check your lease and condition report first; it is not always required (see below).
How Much Does Bond Cleaning Cost?
Use the estimator for a guide based on bedrooms, bathrooms and carpet. The booking form shows the exact price for your address before you send a request.
Getting your bond back in Essendon
- Refund: Victorian bonds are held by the Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (RTBA). When you and your rental provider agree, the RTBA usually repays the bond within one business day.
- Evidence that helps: your entry condition report, the final inspection and dated photos taken when you leave.
More detail: moving out and claiming your rental bond.
Sources: Consumer Affairs Victoria: Bond claims and refunds. Checked 13 October 2026.
End of lease cleaning in Essendon: questions
Is a vacate clean the same as an end of lease clean?
Yes. Vacate, bond, move-out and end of lease cleaning are names for the same service, and the same checklist applies.
Can you clean before a routine inspection?
The end of lease checklist is for moving out. For a clean while you are still living there, call 1300 280 576 to talk through what you need.
Do I have to get the carpets steam cleaned when I move out?
Not always. In Victoria, a rental provider can only require professional cleaning at the end of a tenancy if the property was professionally cleaned immediately before you moved in and you were told, or if it is needed to return the property to its condition at the start, allowing for fair wear and tear (Residential Tenancies Regulations 2021 (Vic), reg 12). Check your lease and condition report; carpet steam cleaning can be added to the same booking.
How long does an end of lease clean take?
A 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom property starts from about 3 cleaning hours. Every home is different: larger homes, heavy build-up and extras such as carpet steam cleaning take longer. The booking form shows the estimated time and price for your property.
Do I need to be there during the clean?
No. We coordinate access and key handover with you, including collecting keys from your agent or meeting you at the property, as arranged when you book.
What if my agent spots something after the clean?
Let us know within 72 hours of your clean and we’ll come back and re-clean those areas free. Terms apply.
Who collects hard waste in Essendon?
Moonee Valley City Council, through its contractor Cleanaway. It is booked, not scheduled; see the details above.
How much is end of lease cleaning in Essendon?
End of lease cleaning starts from $249.40 for a 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom property. Use the estimator on this page for a guide, then see your price for your address when you book online.
Do I need a parking permit for the removal truck in Essendon?
Moonee Valley needs a Road Occupancy permit before anything occupies the road reserve, including parking an over-dimensional vehicle for more than an hour. See moving day in Essendon for skips and storage pods.
Moving-out guides
Planning your move? These guides help with the jobs around your end of lease clean.
More about end of lease cleaning: what’s included, prices and how to book. Other cleaning services in Essendon: see them all.
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