End of Lease Cleaning South Melbourne
End of Lease Cleaning Services South Melbourne
Handing back the keys in South Melbourne? We’ll clean every room on our end of lease checklist, so the place is ready for the final inspection.
From $249.40 for a 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom property. See your price before you book.
Bond Back GuaranteeMissed a spot? Free re-clean. Just let us know within 72 hours. Terms apply.- Upfront prices
- Fully insured
- Book online
Professional Services for End of Lease, Bond Return, Vacate, and Lease Completion Cleaning
End of lease, bond, vacate and lease end cleaning are one service: a full clean of your rental, to our checklist, before you hand back the keys.
Moving out of a South Melbourne apartment or townhouse: the owners corporation rules
Consumer Affairs Victoria says every owners corporation has rules for the control, management, use or enjoyment of common property and lots, covering day-to-day issues such as parking, pets and noise. Where an owners corporation hasn’t made its own rules, the model rules in the Owners Corporations Regulations 2018 apply.
According to Consumer Affairs Victoria, an owners corporation can make rules about:
- the use of security keys;
- parking heavy vehicles on common property without the owners corporation’s permission
Book online and choose your preferred date and time. We’ll confirm the details with you.
Water, hoses and the condition report: finishing a South Melbourne lease
South Melbourne is supplied by South East Water, and the Department of Health lists the suburb in South East Water’s South Melbourne water sampling area.
Planning to hose the balcony or courtyard? Check the water rules
South East Water’s permanent water saving rules have no end date. They say water must not be used to clean hard surfaces such as concrete, paths and driveways, and suggest swapping to a broom. Water can only be used to clean hard surfaces (including driveways, paths, concrete, tiles and timber decking) when:
- cleaning is needed because of an accident, fire, health hazard, safety hazard or other emergency;
- staining has developed on the surface, and then only once a season; or
- the work is part of construction or renovation.
Even then, it has to be done with a high-pressure water cleaning device or, if one isn’t available, a hand-held hose or a bucket. The rules don’t apply when you’re using recycled, reclaimed, rain or grey water, or when water is needed for human and animal health, firefighting or the safety of vehicles and equipment, and other exemptions can be applied for. Windows can be washed at any time with a bucket, a high-pressure cleaning unit or a hand-held hose fitted with a trigger nozzle.
Keep your condition report handy
Consumer Affairs Victoria says the rental provider (or agent) and the renter must keep a copy of the condition report until the end of the rental agreement. It can be important evidence if there’s a dispute about bond claims, or about who should pay for cleaning or fixing damage. This is general information, not legal advice.
Cleaning Services Available in South Melbourne
Local information checked 24 October 2026.
What’s included in an end of lease clean
Every end of lease clean follows our checklist, and your cleaners bring the products and equipment. In short:
- Kitchen: sink, benchtops, cupboards inside and out, stove, range hood and filters, and the dishwasher exterior.
- Oven: oven and grill cleaned inside, including the glass, grease and grime removed, and the front wiped down.
- Bathrooms: shower, bath, tiles and screens, vanity and cabinets inside and out, toilet, mirrors, exhaust fan (exterior), mould removal (not ceiling mould) and floors.
- Bedrooms and living areas: vacuuming and mopping, wardrobes, skirting boards, light switches and power points, wall marks, cobwebs (inside), ceiling fans, split-system air conditioners wiped with the filter cleaned, and window tracks (inside).
- Laundry: benchtops, sink and taps, floor and light fittings.
- Garage: swept and cobwebs removed.
- Extras you can add: balcony, blinds, carpet steam cleaning, fridge, floor tile grout, garage clean-up and wall washing. Add them when you book.
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.
One less job in moving week
Our experienced cleaners arrive with everything they need and work through the full end of lease checklist. You see your price online and get one less job before the keys go back.
Why Choose Our End Of Lease Cleaning Services?
- Experienced, police-checked cleaners (certificates available on request), and our business is fully insured.
How Much Does Bond Cleaning Cost?
Prices depend on your location, the size and condition of the property and any extras such as carpet steam cleaning.
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 South Melbourne: see them all.
What our clients say
Quick answers below. More end of lease questions are answered on our Melbourne end of lease cleaning page. Or visit our FAQ page.
Rubbish and unwanted items before you move out
Arrange removal of rubbish and unwanted furniture before your end of lease clean and key handover. In Port Phillip, hard and green waste is collected on a date you choose from those available for your area, usually your bin day.
For the bin collection lookup, hard waste booking rules and drop-off sites, see bins, bulky waste and tips in South Melbourne.
Source: City of Port Phillip: Hard and green waste collection. Details checked: October 2026.
Getting your bond back in South Melbourne
- 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 Services Frequently Asked Questions
Do owners corporation rules apply to renters in a South Melbourne apartment?
Consumer Affairs Victoria says rules made under the Owners Corporations Act 2006 and registered at Land Use Victoria apply to occupiers and tenants as well as the owners corporation. Tenants must be given a copy before they move in, and an owners corporation can apply to VCAT to enforce its rules; the tribunal can impose penalties for breaches.
How long does lease end cleaning 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.
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.
How much is end of lease cleaning in South Melbourne?
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.
Can you clean before the final inspection in South Melbourne?
Yes. An end of lease clean is the clean before your final inspection. Book it after your furniture is out and as close to the inspection as your moving plans allow.
Do I need a parking permit for the removal truck in South Melbourne?
Port Phillip issues a free temporary resident relocation permit for up to 3 days. Moving trucks are listed under the moving company’s name, apply at least 5 days ahead, and the permit is only valid outside a fully residential property, not in clearways or loading zones. See moving day in South Melbourne for skips and storage pods.
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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 South Melbourne.
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 South Melbourne.
- 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.