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.
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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 Northcote involves
A detailed clean
Northcote's housing stock reflects roughly a century of Melbourne building eras, which changes what a vacate clean has to work around. 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.
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“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
Questions renters ask
How much does end of lease cleaning cost in Northcote?
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.
How do you adjust the clean to the property's era?
Older homes can need more time on bathroom grout, behind-appliance work and timber detail, while newer builds can put more focus 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?
Some Northcote rentals pair an original kitchen with a renovated bathroom, or the other way around. 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?
Leadlight in internal doors and panels is cleaned with care alongside the other interior glass, while leadlight windows count as window glass, which is quoted separately. A timber porch is an outdoor area, so it isn't part of the standard Vacate Clean, although the front-door entrance is swept. If the agent's checklist includes the porch, we'll confirm what's available before you book.