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End of Lease Cleaning Cost in Melbourne

End of Lease Cleaning in Melbourne: $258–$690. Modelled estimate; verified submission count unavailable. These figures are not calculated from consumer submissions.

Modelled estimate

$258–$690

Midpoint estimate: $474 per job

Melbourne · Broad service estimate; confirm the job scope

Modelled estimate, not calculated from consumer submissions. GST treatment unknown; city, suburb and materials differences are assumptions rather than observed prices. Confirm scope and inclusions with the provider.

How this figure is put together

Modelled estimate; verified submission count unavailable. These figures are not calculated from consumer submissions.

Modelled estimate. City, suburb and materials factors are assumptions, not observed price differences. Confirm GST, units and inclusions with the provider.

GST treatment is unknown for this basis; confirm it with the provider.

No verified observation date for this model.

Existing guide assumptions; not a measured market sample or verified rate card.

Source and methodology
End of Lease Cleaning in Melbourne

What is different about end of lease cleaning in Melbourne

Confirm the licence, registration, contract and certificate requirements for this exact job with the official authority for VIC. This guide does not assert a dollar threshold or an exemption. For permits, ask the relevant council; for consumer-contract questions, consult the ACCC guidance.

Apartments in the inner city and Docklands bring balconies, glass and building access; period homes in the inner north and south bring more surfaces. End of month and the university calendar are the busy periods.

Competitive market

Many operators keep prices moderate; a re-clean guarantee separates the good ones.

Winter mould

Older homes carry condensation mould after winter that agents check.

Apartments

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VCAT standard

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Before you book in Melbourne

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Official requirements and review status

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Official source: VIC

Specific rule not verified. Qualified trade review pending.

Modelled estimate. This calculator’s price ranges use modelling assumptions, not observed local prices. Source and limitations.

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Common end of lease cleaning jobs in Melbourne, and what they cost

By job type

End of Lease Cleaning prices by job type in Melbourne

Separate modelled estimates by job size. These are not operator cohorts or verified local observations.

Studio/1-bed

$258–$350

2-bed apartment

$313–$442

3-bed house

$386–$552

4-bed house

$460–$690

Add-ons

Common end of lease cleaning add-ons

These sit outside the base range. Get them itemised in your quote.

Carpet steam$30–$60
Oven deep clean$40–$80
Windows (inside)$5–$10
Balcony/patio$30–$60
Garage$40–$70
Blinds$10–$15

Typically included

  • Kitchen surfaces, stovetop, sink
  • Bathroom/toilet scrub
  • Mopping/vacuuming all floors
  • Skirting boards
  • Dusting lights/fans
  • Inside cupboards/drawers
  • Cobweb removal
  • Window sills

Usually charged extra

  • +Carpet steam
  • +Oven deep clean
  • +Full window wash
  • +Balcony/patio
  • +Garage
  • +Blinds
  • +Wall marks
  • +Mould treatment

Modelled estimate; verified submission count unavailable. These figures are not calculated from consumer submissions. Separate calculator and comparison ranges are modelled estimates. Full methodology

Price drivers

What drives end of lease cleaning price in Melbourne

Heavy soiling/mould

Carpet steam included

Oven deep clean

Window/blind cleaning

Garage/outdoor area

Same-day urgency

Weekend/holiday booking

Difficult access

Pets

Nearby

End of Lease Cleaning near Melbourne

Cities people in Melbourne compare against, and where trades travel from.

Licensing

Who can legally do end of lease cleaning work

Who licenses this work

Cleaning, garden and general services, state by state

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StateRegulator
NSWNSW Government – contractor qualificationsConfirm the licence, registration, contract and certificate requirements for this exact job with the official authority for NSW. This guide does not assert a dollar threshold or an exemption. For permits, ask the relevant council; for consumer-contract questions, consult the ACCC guidance.
VICBuilding and Plumbing CommissionConfirm the licence, registration, contract and certificate requirements for this exact job with the official authority for VIC. This guide does not assert a dollar threshold or an exemption. For permits, ask the relevant council; for consumer-contract questions, consult the ACCC guidance.
QLDQueensland Building and Construction CommissionConfirm the licence, registration, contract and certificate requirements for this exact job with the official authority for QLD. This guide does not assert a dollar threshold or an exemption. For permits, ask the relevant council; for consumer-contract questions, consult the ACCC guidance.
WABuilding and EnergyConfirm the licence, registration, contract and certificate requirements for this exact job with the official authority for WA. This guide does not assert a dollar threshold or an exemption. For permits, ask the relevant council; for consumer-contract questions, consult the ACCC guidance.
SAConsumer and Business ServicesConfirm the licence, registration, contract and certificate requirements for this exact job with the official authority for SA. This guide does not assert a dollar threshold or an exemption. For permits, ask the relevant council; for consumer-contract questions, consult the ACCC guidance.
TASConsumer, Building and Occupational ServicesConfirm the licence, registration, contract and certificate requirements for this exact job with the official authority for TAS. This guide does not assert a dollar threshold or an exemption. For permits, ask the relevant council; for consumer-contract questions, consult the ACCC guidance.
ACTAccess CanberraConfirm the licence, registration, contract and certificate requirements for this exact job with the official authority for ACT. This guide does not assert a dollar threshold or an exemption. For permits, ask the relevant council; for consumer-contract questions, consult the ACCC guidance.
NTNorthern Territory GovernmentConfirm the relevant Northern Territory licensing authority for this occupation. No licence rule or threshold is asserted here.

Rules without a checked source have been replaced with official pointers. Qualified trade review is pending; no universal licence exemption is asserted.

Avoid these

Common end of lease cleaning quote mistakes

Comparing only on price

Modelled assumption: $250 excluding oven/carpets isn't cheaper than $420 including everything.

Booking last minute

Modelled assumption: Urgent bookings cost 20-50% more.

No written inclusions

Get a written list. Scope disputes are the top complaint.

Ignoring bond-back guarantee

They return free if agent rejects.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much does end of lease cleaning cost in Melbourne?+
End of Lease Cleaning in Melbourne: $258–$690. Midpoint estimate $474. Modelled estimate; verified submission count unavailable. These figures are not calculated from consumer submissions.
What do Melbourne property managers check at a bond inspection?+
Confirm the licence, registration, contract and certificate requirements for this exact job with the official authority for VIC. This guide does not assert a dollar threshold or an exemption. For permits, ask the relevant council; for consumer-contract questions, consult the ACCC guidance.
Are carpets required?+
Only if the lease requires it, the carpets are dirtier than at the start, or pets were kept. Victorian law does not automatically require professional carpet cleaning, but many leases include it. Get it quoted with the clean so the receipt is ready.
What about mould after winter?+
Light surface mould on window frames and in bathrooms is usually included. Heavier condensation mould in older homes is often extra because it needs treatment and time. Raise it when you get the quote and photograph the condition first.
How far ahead should I book?+
One to two weeks normally in Melbourne’s large market, longer at end of month, in December and January, and around the university semester changes. Book the clean for the day before or the day of the final inspection.
What if the agent finds problems after the clean?+
Confirm the licence, registration, contract and certificate requirements for this exact job with the official authority for VIC. This guide does not assert a dollar threshold or an exemption. For permits, ask the relevant council; for consumer-contract questions, consult the ACCC guidance.

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