End of lease cleaning in Carlton, around your move-out date
Share your preferred day and time, property condition, access, and any property-manager checklist. ELM confirms the available booking and agreed scope before cleaning day.
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15+ years
Cleaning Melbourne homes and workplaces.
0 subcontractors
Every cleaner is directly employed and police-checked.
1 business day
To hear back if anything we cleaned needs attention.
What end of lease cleaning in Carlton involves
A detailed clean
Carlton's renters can include professionals, postgraduates and students, and with Melbourne Uni and RMIT nearby, some move-outs may follow the university year, around February and November. Many properties are older, and kitchens, bathrooms and carpeted living areas can show the most wear over time.
The right scope
Smaller 1- and 2-bedroom apartments in older buildings, original terraces, share-housed conversions, and a smaller number of newer developments. Single bathrooms, older kitchens and ageing carpets can all shape the scope.
A clearer handover
Whether you're leaving an apartment or a terrace, send the property manager's checklist with the enquiry. A terrace can add stairs and a rear courtyard to the list, so we'll confirm what's included and what needs a separate quote.
What the Vacate Clean covers
Moving out is busy enough. We clean the whole place so it's ready for the final inspection.
- The oven, rangehood and window tracks, every time.
- Cupboards and wardrobes cleaned inside once you've moved out.
- Skirting boards, light switches and floors throughout.
See the full inclusions for our end of lease cleaning across Melbourne.
- KitchenOven, rangehood and cupboards inside
- Bathrooms and laundryShowers, toilets, vanities and the trough
- Bedrooms and living areasWardrobes, skirting boards and window tracks
Only pay for what your lease needs
A few things are quoted separately, so you're not paying for work your property doesn't need.
- Carpets only need a professional clean in some cases. We can add it if yours do.
- Window glass and walls can be added when you get your quote.
- A fixed quote, so you know the full price before you book.
- Carpet steam cleaningAdded if your lease or carpets need it
- Window glassTracks and sills are already included
- WallsMarks and scuffs, assessed with your quote
After the clean, we're still here
You don't need to be there on the day, and you're not on your own once we've left.
- Leave the keys with your agent or in a key safe.
- We agree access and lock-up with you before the day.
- If anything we cleaned comes up, we reply within one business day.
- Keys handled your wayWith your agent or in a key safe
- Locked up as agreedAccess confirmed before the day
- One business dayTo reply if anything needs attention
Re-clean support applies to included items, where eligible.
What clients say about us
“Had a vacate clean on my townhouse that I'd rented for 3 years. Excellent service, the team was very friendly. The office staff are very helpful and replied to my emails promptly.”
SusanneVacate clean, townhouse“I've had a fantastic experience with Elm Cleaning Bayside. The team is always punctual, professional, and friendly, and they do a really thorough job every time.”
RohitRegular residential“We had used another cleaning service last year and stopped because we were unhappy with the constantly-changing cleaning team.”
MichaelOngoing residential
Questions renters ask
How much does end of lease cleaning cost in Carlton?
It depends on the size and condition of the property, and any extras like carpet steam cleaning or window glass. We give you a fixed quote before you book, so you'll know the full price up front.
How clean does my rental need to be when I move out?
Reasonably clean, and in the same condition as when you moved in, allowing for fair wear and tear. Your entry condition report is the reference point, so it's worth keeping it handy for the final inspection.
Do my carpets need to be professionally cleaned?
Not always. For leases that started on or after 29 March 2021, it's only needed if the carpets were professionally cleaned before you moved in or they're in a state that needs it. If you do need it, we can add carpet steam cleaning to your quote.
Do I need to be home for the clean?
No. You can leave the keys with your agent or in a key safe, and we'll agree access and lock-up details with you before the day.
Can you book around peak move-out dates?
Share your preferred day and time when requesting a quote. ELM confirms availability against the property scope and current schedule before the booking is accepted.
What if the kitchen is in poorer condition than typical wear?
We will flag it at the quote and adjust the scope and price accordingly. Kitchens that need pre-treatment for built-up grease can turn up in long-occupied rentals.
Do you handle share houses with multiple tenants?
Yes. Share house bookings can involve coordinating between tenants and the head tenant or agent. Tell us who is the booking contact and we will work through them.