How to Price End of Lease Cleaning
Price end of lease cleans from a base rate by property size (indicatively $250–380 for a 1-bed unit, $350–520 for a 2-bed, $450–750+ for a 3-bed house in Australian metro markets), add the margin-carrying extras (oven $50–90, carpet steam $30–50/room, walls, blinds, balcony), then apply a condition multiplier of ×1.0–1.5 based on photos. Never price a bond clean from size alone.
Why end of lease is a different product
A general clean is judged by the client. An end of lease clean is judged by a property manager holding someone's bond against an exit condition report — a third party with a checklist and an incentive to find issues. That means a defined, higher standard (inside cupboards, oven, tracks, skirting, light fittings, wall spot-cleaning), and re-clean risk if items are disputed. Both justify roughly double the price of a general clean of the same property.
Indicative base ranges
| Property | Indicative range |
|---|---|
| Studio / 1-bed unit | $250 – $380 |
| 2-bed unit | $350 – $520 |
| 2-bed house | $400 – $580 |
| 3-bed house | $450 – $750+ |
| 4-bed house | $600 – $950+ |
The add-ons that carry the margin
| Add-on | Indicative range |
|---|---|
| Oven & rangehood deep clean | $50 – $90 |
| Carpet steam clean, per room | $30 – $50 |
| Wall washing (full, per room) | $25 – $50 |
| Blinds, per set | $15 – $30 |
| Balcony / garage | $40 – $90 |
| External windows (ground floor) | $60 – $120 |
Quote add-ons as separate line items. It makes the base price look fair, lets clients choose, and — most importantly — makes it natural to add a priced variation later if the photos undersold the oven.
The condition multiplier
From the photos: well-maintained ×1.0, average wear ×1.1–1.2, heavy soiling, long-vacant, post-party or hoarding situations ×1.3–1.5 (or decline). The multiplier is the professional judgement in the price — it's what separates operators who make money on bond cleans from operators who subsidise strangers' ovens.
Three traps
- Pricing from bedrooms alone. A 2-bed with two bathrooms and a filthy oven out-works a tidy 3-bed. Bathrooms and kitchens drive hours; bedrooms mostly drive floor area.
- Guaranteeing the bond. You can't control damage, wear, or the agent's mood. Guarantee a one-time re-clean of cleaning-specific items raised within 72 hours instead.
- No variation clause. Without written pre-agreement for worse-than-described conditions, your options at the door are unpaid extra work or a cancelled job. See the quote template for the two-sentence clause that fixes this.
Common questions
How much should I charge for an end of lease clean?
Indicatively $250–380 (1-bed unit), $350–520 (2-bed unit), $450–750+ (3-bed house) in metro markets, plus add-ons — but always adjusted for condition from photos. Size-only pricing is how bond cleans lose money.
Why charge more than a general clean?
The standard is set by the property manager's exit report, includes far more scope, and carries re-clean risk. Roughly double a general clean is common.
Should I guarantee the bond?
No — guarantee your work. A one-time free re-clean for cleaning-specific items raised within 72 hours protects the client without making you liable for damage or wear.
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