End of Lease Cleaning Quote: What to Check

What a good quote should include

A useful quote should list property size, bathrooms, kitchen appliances, carpet cleaning, windows, walls, balconies, furnished items, GST, call-out fees and whether a return clean is included.

Questions to ask before booking

Ask what is excluded, whether carpet steam cleaning is included, whether the cleaner works with real estate checklists, and what happens if the agent requests a re-clean.

Compare quotes fairly

The cheapest quote may exclude carpet, windows, blinds, oven detail or furnished-item cleaning. Compare line by line rather than only looking at the final price.

If the quote becomes a bond claim

If a landlord or agent uses a cleaning quote to support a deduction, ask why the work was needed, what evidence supports it and whether the amount is reasonable for the actual condition.

What should an end-of-lease cleaning quote include?

It should clearly list rooms, bathrooms, kitchen detail, carpet, windows, furnished items, GST, exclusions and whether a return clean is included.

Can cleaning be deducted from my bond?

Cleaning may be claimed in some situations, but the claim should be supported by evidence, condition records and a reasonable cost.