End of lease cleaning in Northcote, scoped to your property's era
Northcote's rental stock spans roughly a century of Melbourne housing. We scope each clean to what your specific property and era actually need.
What we know about cleaning rentals in Northcote
The area
Northcote stretches from the inner-city edge near Merri Creek to the deeper north, and the housing stock reflects roughly a century of Melbourne building eras. A 1920s Californian bungalow and a 2022 townhouse can be a few streets apart, with different finishes, kitchens, bathrooms, and inspection expectations.
Property types
Californian bungalows, weatherboard cottages, original terraces, post-war brick homes, 1980s and 1990s apartments, and newer townhouse developments. Each era has different surface materials, kitchen and bathroom layouts, and detail considerations.
Agent expectations
Northcote agents tend to inspect to a checklist appropriate to the property's era. We ask which decade the home is from at booking so we can brief the team and match the expected scope.
Every room, every surface, every fixture
This is the checklist your cleaner works from in Northcote. 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 24 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.
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 Northcote 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 Northcote
These are guide ranges for standard end-of-lease cleans in Northcote. 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.
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“Camila was very personable, professional, thorough and efficient. 5 stars from me!”
CatherineOne-off clean“I have been using Elm cleaning over the last 6+ months and have found them to be responsive and timely in their comms, very easy to deal with and accommodating of my requests.”
HeidiRegular residential, 6+ months
End of lease cleaning in Northcote
How do you adjust the clean to the property's era?−
Older homes typically need more time on bathroom grout, behind-appliance work, and timber detail. Newer builds usually focus more on stone benchtops, glass, and built-in storage. We brief the team based on what you tell us at booking.
What about properties with mixed renovation history?+
Common in Northcote, an original kitchen with a renovated bathroom, or vice versa. We treat each space on its own terms, using products appropriate to its surfaces and condition.
Do you clean Californian bungalow features like timber porches and leadlight?+
Yes, where they are on the agent's checklist. Timber porches are swept and wiped, and leadlight is cleaned carefully with products that won't damage the leading or older glass.
How long does a Northcote clean take?+
Standard 2- to 3-bedroom homes are usually 4 to 6 hours. Older homes with detailed kitchens or bathrooms often need longer, which we confirm at the quote stage.
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 24 hours of the inspection, we come back and address the specific items at no extra charge.