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.
Thorough where it matters. Clear from the beginning.
A detailed clean
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.
The right scope
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.
A clearer handover
Share any property-manager checklist and tell ELM about older or delicate finishes. The property-specific quote confirms the scope rather than relying on the home's age alone.
More than a surface clean
Once the furniture is gone, every edge, fixture, shelf, and floor is easier to see. ELM's Vacate Clean brings those details into one thorough service. These are common inclusions; your quotation confirms the final scope for your Northcote property.
Kitchen
- Cobwebs removed, skirting boards dusted, and windowsills wiped
- Benchtops, sink, taps, and splashback scrubbed and polished
- Cupboards and drawers wiped inside and out
- Stovetop and rangehood exterior cleaned, with filters washed if required
- Oven interior scrubbed, racks and trays washed, and exterior polished
- Dishwasher exterior, switches, and door handles cleaned
Bathrooms and laundry
- Cobwebs removed, skirting boards and exhaust fans dusted
- Toilets cleaned and disinfected inside and out
- Showers, baths, vanities, basins, and taps scrubbed and polished
- Cupboards, drawers, and shelves wiped inside and out
- Mirrors, switches, door handles, and accessories cleaned
- Laundry trough, taps, benches, folding surfaces, and cupboards cleaned
Bedrooms and living areas
- Mirrors and interior glass surfaces polished
- Blinds, shutters, ceiling fans, and vents dusted
- Accessible high dusting completed with a step ladder
- Window tracks, windowsills, and ledges wiped
- Skirting boards dusted and cobwebs removed
- Wardrobes, cupboards, shelving, switches, and door handles cleaned
Entrance and floors
- Cobwebs removed from the entrance and front door dusted
- Leaves and loose dirt swept from the front-door entrance
- All rooms and floor areas vacuumed
- Upholstered furniture vacuumed where present
- Hard floors mopped, including tiles, floorboards, and vinyl
- Any separately quoted work confirmed before the booking
Support that continues after cleaning day
Your clean is coordinated by ELM head office, not left between you and an individual cleaner. If an included item needs attention, send us photos and we will review it against the agreed scope and arrange the appropriate next step under ELM's re-clean policy.
One team from quote to handover
Tell us about the move
Share the rooms, condition, move-out date, access, and any property-manager priorities for your Northcote property.
Receive a clear quote
We set out the Vacate Clean inclusions, any additional work, expected timing, and total before you book.
Your team gets to work
Directly employed, police-checked cleaners work through the confirmed inclusions with the property and its finishes in mind.
Head office stays with you
If an included item needs attention after the clean, our office reviews it against the confirmed scope and coordinates the appropriate next step.
A quote that reflects the clean you actually need
A bedroom count cannot show the condition of the oven, the number of wet areas, or the details your property manager has raised. We use the real property and requested work to confirm the scope and total before you book.
What needs cleaning
The size, layout, number of wet areas, surface types, and current condition shape the work required.
What you want included
Your quote sets out what is included, along with any inspection priorities shared before booking.
What the team needs on the day
Keys, lifts, parking, access instructions, and separately requested services are considered before the quote is confirmed.
Build the right service for the property
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?+
The duration depends on the property's size, condition, access, and agreed inclusions. ELM confirms the expected timing as part of the property-specific quote.
Can you work with my agent's checklist?+
Yes. Send it when requesting a quote. It can help shape the property-specific scope and confirmed inclusions.
What is your re-clean guarantee?+
If a cleaning item listed in your inclusions document is missed, contact head office and provide photos. We compare the concern with the confirmed scope and arrange the appropriate rectification under the re-clean policy.