End of lease cleaning in South Yarra, ready for your building handover
South Yarra rentals are mostly apartments in managed buildings, where access, body-corporate rules, and tight inspection windows shape the move-out clean. We work with all of that.
What we know about cleaning rentals in South Yarra
The area
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 often determine when a clean can actually start.
Property types
Compact 1- and 2-bedroom apartments are the most common, with some larger 3-bed and penthouse layouts. Galley kitchens, stone or composite benchtops, built-in wardrobes, and balcony cleaning are typical scope items.
Agent expectations
South Yarra agents tend to handle high volumes of apartment turnover and often inspect quickly. Common rejection points: window tracks, balcony tiles and railings, kitchen splashback, and behind appliances. We work to the agent's specific checklist when one is provided.
Every room, every surface, every fixture
This is the checklist your cleaner works from in South Yarra. It matches what property managers inspect. You receive a signed copy when the clean is complete.
Kitchen
- Oven interior and exterior degreased
- Rangehood filters cleaned
- Cooktop, splashback, and benches scrubbed
- Sink and taps cleaned and dried
- Cupboard fronts wiped, insides wiped where empty
- Dishwasher interior cleaned
- Floor mopped and edges detailed
Bathrooms and laundry
- Shower screens, tiles, and grout scrubbed
- Bathtub descaled and polished
- Toilet bowl, base, and cistern sanitised
- Vanity, basin, and taps cleaned
- Mirrors streak-free
- Exhaust fan covers cleaned
- Laundry tub scrubbed, dryer lint trap cleared
- Floors mopped and dried
Bedrooms and living areas
- Carpets vacuumed throughout (steam cleaning quoted separately)
- Hard floors vacuumed and mopped
- Skirting boards wiped
- Light switches, power points, and door handles wiped
- Windowsills, tracks, and frames cleaned
- Blinds dusted or wiped
- Built-in wardrobes wiped inside and out
- Cobwebs removed from ceilings and corners
General and exterior
- All internal doors and frames wiped
- Internal glass and mirrors cleaned
- Garage floor swept (if applicable)
- Balcony or patio swept (if applicable)
- Light fittings dusted
- Air conditioning vents wiped
If the agent isn't satisfied, we come back
If your property manager raises an issue with the clean within 72 hours of the inspection, we return and address it at no extra charge. We bring the signed checklist, compare it to the agent's feedback, and fix anything that was missed.
From quote to signed checklist in four steps
Tell us the property
Suburb, number of rooms, and your move-out date. We quote within a few hours for South Yarra properties.
We confirm the scope
A quick call to confirm exactly what the agent expects. If you have a specific checklist from your property manager, we work from that.
We clean to inspection standard
Our team arrives on the agreed day with all products and equipment. Most properties take 4 to 8 hours depending on size and condition.
You get the signed checklist
A room-by-room record of everything that was cleaned, signed by the lead cleaner. You hand it to the agent at the inspection.
End of lease cleaning prices for South Yarra
These are guide ranges for standard end-of-lease cleans in South Yarra. The final quote depends on the size of the property, its current condition, and any extras like carpet steam cleaning or window washing. We confirm the exact price before any work starts.
“Elm Cleaning Bayside did our end-of-lease clean and I can honestly say it was the best decision we made. The team left the property in immaculate condition, and our real estate agent had no issues at all during inspection. They were very professional, arrived right on schedule, and even double-checked every room before leaving. The price was fair considering the quality of the work. I wouldn’t hesitate to use them again.”
End of lease cleaning in South Yarra
Do you handle building access and lift bookings?−
We work with whatever access process your building requires. 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?+
Yes. Balcony floors, railings, and accessible glass are part of the standard scope where they are listed on the agent's checklist. We work from the inside only on higher floors for safety.
How long does an apartment clean take?+
A standard 1-bed apartment is usually 3 to 4 hours, a 2-bed is 4 to 5 hours, and larger or longer-occupied apartments take longer. We confirm the expected duration at the quote stage.
What if my building has after-hours restrictions?+
Many South Yarra buildings restrict cleaning to weekdays during business hours. We schedule around your building's rules. Tell us at booking and we will plan accordingly.
Do you work with my agent's apartment-specific checklist?+
Yes. Apartment checklists tend to focus on kitchen, bathroom, window tracks, and built-in storage. Send the list through when you book and we will work from it directly.
What is your re-clean guarantee?+
If your agent raises issues within 72 hours of the inspection, we come back and address the specific items at no extra charge.