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End of lease cleaning in Armadale, scaled to boutique-prestige properties

Armadale rentals are often smaller in footprint but built to a premium standard. We clean to match the finishes the property was built around.

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What we know about cleaning rentals in Armadale

The area

Armadale's rental market sits at the premium end of the eastern corridor, with prestige apartments and smaller townhouses making up much of the stock. Floor plans tend to be more compact than the surrounding suburbs, but finishes and surfaces are at a similar standard.

Property types

Boutique-scale apartments in older period buildings and newer developments, smaller townhouse complexes, and some single-fronted period homes along the residential streets off High Street. Quality stone, timber, and glass finishes are common throughout.

Agent expectations

Armadale agents tend to handle premium leases for long-term owners and inspect at the finish level the properties were originally built to. Detail work on surfaces and built-in joinery is usually what their checklists focus on.

Every room, every surface, every fixture

This is the checklist your cleaner works from in Armadale. It matches what property managers inspect. You receive a signed copy when the clean is complete.

Kitchen

  • Oven interior and exterior degreased
  • Rangehood filters cleaned
  • Cooktop, splashback, and benches scrubbed
  • Sink and taps cleaned and dried
  • Cupboard fronts wiped, insides wiped where empty
  • Dishwasher interior cleaned
  • Floor mopped and edges detailed

Bathrooms and laundry

  • Shower screens, tiles, and grout scrubbed
  • Bathtub descaled and polished
  • Toilet bowl, base, and cistern sanitised
  • Vanity, basin, and taps cleaned
  • Mirrors streak-free
  • Exhaust fan covers cleaned
  • Laundry tub scrubbed, dryer lint trap cleared
  • Floors mopped and dried

Bedrooms and living areas

  • Carpets vacuumed throughout (steam cleaning quoted separately)
  • Hard floors vacuumed and mopped
  • Skirting boards wiped
  • Light switches, power points, and door handles wiped
  • Windowsills, tracks, and frames cleaned
  • Blinds dusted or wiped
  • Built-in wardrobes wiped inside and out
  • Cobwebs removed from ceilings and corners

General and exterior

  • All internal doors and frames wiped
  • Internal glass and mirrors cleaned
  • Garage floor swept (if applicable)
  • Balcony or patio swept (if applicable)
  • Light fittings dusted
  • Air conditioning vents wiped

If the agent isn't satisfied, we come back

If your property manager raises an issue with the clean within 72 hours of the inspection, we return and address it at no extra charge. We bring the signed checklist, compare it to the agent's feedback, and fix anything that was missed.

72-hour windowReport any issues within 72 hours of the inspection
Free re-cleanWe come back and address the specific items raised
DocumentedYour signed checklist is your proof of what was done

From quote to signed checklist in four steps

Tell us the property

Suburb, number of rooms, and your move-out date. We quote within a few hours for Armadale properties.

We confirm the scope

A quick call to confirm exactly what the agent expects. If you have a specific checklist from your property manager, we work from that.

We clean to inspection standard

Our team arrives on the agreed day with all products and equipment. Most properties take 4 to 8 hours depending on size and condition.

You get the signed checklist

A room-by-room record of everything that was cleaned, signed by the lead cleaner. You hand it to the agent at the inspection.

End of lease cleaning prices for Armadale

These are guide ranges for standard end-of-lease cleans in Armadale. The final quote depends on the size of the property, its current condition, and any extras like carpet steam cleaning or window washing. We confirm the exact price before any work starts.

1-2 bedroom$280 – $380
Apartment or small home
3 bedroom$380 – $480
Standard house
4+ bedroom$480 – $650
Large home, quoted on scope
Common add-ons
Carpet steam cleaningQuoted per room
External window cleaningQuoted per property
Garage / carportQuoted on size
Wall mark removalIncluded in deep areas, extras quoted
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End of lease cleaning in Armadale

Do you handle prestige-apartment cleans differently?−

We use products appropriate for stone, timber, and glass finishes, and brief the team on any specific finish concerns at booking. Smaller-footprint apartments still get the same detail work, just within a shorter clean window.

How long does an Armadale clean take?+

Compact apartments are usually 3 to 5 hours, townhouses 5 to 7 hours, and single-fronted period homes 5 to 7 hours depending on size and condition. We confirm the duration at the quote stage.

Can you handle high-finish-density properties?+

Yes. Armadale rentals tend to have premium finishes throughout, even at smaller floor plans. We allocate time for detail work on benchtops, joinery, and built-in storage rather than rushing through.

What about period homes off High Street?+

Single-fronted period homes are common in the residential streets off the main strip. Older bathrooms, kitchens, and timber detail work usually need more time, which we factor into the quote.

Can you work with my agent's checklist?+

Yes. Send it through when you book and we will work from their list rather than ours, so the clean matches exactly what they inspect against.

What is your re-clean guarantee?+

If your agent raises issues within 72 hours of the inspection, we come back and address the specific items at no extra charge.

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