End of lease cleaning in South Yarra, ready for your building handover
For an apartment handover, building access can matter as much as the room count. Share lift, concierge, parking, and permitted-hour requirements before the preferred booking is confirmed.
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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 South Yarra involves
A detailed clean
South Yarra's rental market is heavily weighted toward apartment buildings, from older walk-ups along Toorak Road to newer mid-rise developments near Chapel Street. Building access, lift bookings and body-corporate rules can determine when a clean is able to start.
The right scope
For apartment bookings, disclose the layout, built-in storage, glass areas, balcony, and any delicate finishes. The quote confirms what is included rather than assuming every area forms part of the standard clean.
A clearer handover
Apartment checklists can extend to a balcony, storage cage or car space. Send yours through and we'll confirm which of those the Vacate Clean includes and which would be assessed separately.
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 service in 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“Elm Cleaning has been a lifesaver! They're reliable, trustworthy, and the quality of their work is second to none. It's such a relief coming home to a perfectly clean house.”
BalrajRegular residential“Very impressed with Elm Cleaning Bayside. They take pride in what they do, and it shows. The cleaners were friendly and respectful of my home.”
BilalOne-off clean
Questions renters ask
How much does end of lease cleaning cost in South Yarra?
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.
Do you handle building access and lift bookings?
We work with your building's access process wherever we can. Let us know in advance about lift bookings, intercom codes, or concierge sign-in and we will arrange the visit around it.
Can you clean balconies and exterior glass?
Window glass cleaning is quoted separately. Tell ELM about the balcony when enquiring; the property-specific quote must explicitly confirm whether any balcony surface cleaning is included.
What if my building has after-hours restrictions?
Share any permitted cleaning hours, lift bookings, service-entry rules, and concierge requirements when requesting a quote. ELM confirms whether the preferred day and time can be accommodated.
Do you clean South Yarra townhouses and terraces too?
Yes. Most South Yarra homes are apartments, but there are townhouses, terraces and some houses as well. Tell us the levels, bathrooms and any courtyard so the scope fits the property.