Bond Cleaning in Balaclava

Preparing a rental in Balaclava for final inspection

An exit clean in Balaclava is not just a tidy-up before keys go back. It is a room-by-room clean against a written scope, with the inspection details agreed before the team arrives.

In Balaclava, we commonly plan around apartments, units and warehouse conversions, with inspection detail varying by age and condition. In Balaclava, the useful quote details are the room count, property type, access and whether the agent has flagged anything from the entry report.

Balaclava is part of our Port Phillip service area, with nearby coverage across St Kilda East, Ripponlea and St Kilda.

We give the most attention to balcony glass, kitchen splashbacks in compact galley kitchens, and the inside of built-in wardrobes, because those are the items most likely to be noticed during handover.

It suits three groups. Tenants book it to reduce cleaning disputes before key return. Landlords use it between tenancies so the next applicant sees a property that is ready to inspect. Property managers use it for turnovers because the agreed scope is written down before the clean starts.

Because Balaclava sits close to St Kilda East, Ripponlea and St Kilda, access timing and key pickup can often be planned around nearby jobs when the schedule allows.

What is included in your Balaclava end of lease clean

For Balaclava properties, the inclusion list is practical: rooms, surfaces, fixtures and internal glass that can be accessed once furniture has gone. Anything outside that scope is quoted before cleaning starts.

Kitchen

The kitchen clean covers oven, racks, stovetop, rangehood, benchtops, splashback, sink, tapware, appliance fronts and empty storage. Fridge, dishwasher and microwave interiors can be added when your Balaclava quote is prepared.

Bathrooms

Bathrooms are scrubbed and sanitised, including shower screens, mineral build-up, toilets, basins, mirrors and tapware. For apartments, units and warehouse conversions, with inspection detail varying by age and condition, bathroom count is usually a stronger price driver than floor area.

Bedrooms

Wardrobes, cupboards, doors, handles, switches, skirting boards and accessible surfaces are cleaned once belongings are removed. Carpeted bedrooms are vacuumed, with steam cleaning quoted per room if needed.

Living areas

Accessible fittings, cornices, skirting boards, doors, handles, storage areas and hard surfaces are dusted and wiped. We give the most attention to balcony glass, kitchen splashbacks in compact galley kitchens, and the inside of built-in wardrobes, because those are the items most likely to be noticed during handover.

Floors

All carpeted areas are vacuumed and hard floors are swept and mopped. Carpet steam cleaning is an add-on at $40 per room and should be booked with enough drying time before inspection.

Windows

Window interiors, sills and tracks are included where accessible, along with one set of glass doors inside and out. Exterior windows are quoted separately at $20 where access is practical.

Laundry

Laundry benches, sink, tapware, cabinet interiors, cabinet exteriors and floors are included. Garage sweep, balcony cleaning, flea treatment and key pickup/drop-off can be added before the booking is accepted.

Cleaning cannot repair a damaged surface. Permanent stains, worn finishes and pre-existing damage sit outside the clean and outside the re-clean cover, so point them out before the quote is finalised.

How much does end of lease cleaning cost in Balaclava?

For Balaclava, the published starting point is $299 + GST for a standard one-bedroom, one-bathroom clean. Larger homes are priced by bedrooms and bathrooms rather than a suburb average.

Property	End of lease, from
1 bedroom, 1 bathroom	$299
2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom	$399
2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms	$429
3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms	$529
4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms	$579
5+ bedrooms, 2 bathrooms	$679

Prices exclude GST and assume standard property condition. Each additional bathroom adds $30, and bond cleaning starts $20 lower than end-of-lease at every size.

If you are comparing prices around St Kilda East and Ripponlea, make sure the scope is comparable. A cheap quote that excludes ovens, tracks or bathroom detail can become expensive after the agent report arrives.

Send your room counts, condition notes and key-return date through the quote form for a fixed figure before you book.

Our Balaclava end of lease cleaning checklist

Use this checklist against your entry condition report before the keys go back. The team works from the agreed written scope, with extra attention to balcony glass, kitchen splashbacks in compact galley kitchens, and the inside of built-in wardrobes where the property calls for it.

Kitchen

• Oven interior, including trays and racks
• Rangehood cleaned
• Stovetop and oven exterior
• Benchtops and splashback sanitised
• Cabinet, shelf and drawer interiors
• Cabinet exteriors wiped
• Sink and taps polished
• Microwave and appliance exteriors

Bathrooms

• Toilet scrubbed and sanitised
• Bath and shower cleaned and sanitised
• Shower screens cleaned
• Mineral deposits and mould scrubbed
• Basin, vanity and taps polished
• Cabinet, shelf and drawer interiors
• Mirrors cleaned
• Accessible extractor fan vents dusted

Bedrooms

• Wardrobe and cupboard interiors cleaned
• Wardrobe and cupboard exteriors wiped down
• Accessible surfaces dusted and wiped
• Skirting boards wiped down
• Doors, frames and handles wiped down
• Switches and power points wiped
• Carpets vacuumed

Living areas

• Dusting of all accessible surfaces
• Cornices dusted and cobwebs removed
• Skirting boards wiped down
• Doors, frames and handles wiped down
• Switches and power points wiped
• Accessible light fittings cleaned
• Rubbish bins emptied

Floors

• All carpets vacuumed
• All hard floors swept and mopped

Windows

• Window interiors cleaned
• Window sills and tracks cleaned
• Interior and exterior of glass doors, one set

Laundry

• Benchtops wiped down
• Sink and taps polished
• Cabinet, shelf and drawer interiors
• Floors swept and mopped

For Balaclava homes near St Kilda East, Ripponlea and St Kilda, flag garages, balconies, steep access, shared driveways or exterior glass before booking so the quote says exactly what is included.

View our complete end of lease cleaning checklist

Why Balaclava renters choose The Lease Cleaners

Clear limits on cleaning. Worn finishes, permanent staining and pre-existing damage are identified separately so you are not paying for a result cleaning cannot deliver.

Written scope before booking. Tenants, landlords and property managers get the agreed inclusions in writing, including what is excluded or priced separately.

Local handover planning. Balaclava sits in Port Phillip, with nearby coverage around St Kilda East and Ripponlea, so access and timing are discussed before the day.

72-hour re-clean support. Eligible, in-scope cleaning issues reported with evidence and access can receive one complimentary re-clean visit under the guarantee terms.

Quoted on your room counts. Bedrooms, bathrooms, living areas and add-ons shape the price, which is more useful than applying a generic Balaclava average.

Property-specific expectations. Balaclava rentals run to apartments, units and warehouse conversions, with inspection detail varying by age and condition, so the schedule follows the rooms and surfaces the property actually contains.

Getting the team into your Balaclava rental

Most buildings here require a lift booking and a loading-zone permit, and both take a few days to arrange. If the agent is handling keys, share the office details and any pickup or drop-off timing before we confirm the booking.

Book the clean once the furniture is out, with water and power still connected. Keep your entry condition report to hand, point out existing damage, and leave time for a walkthrough before the keys go back.

The cleaner the access plan, the easier it is to protect your inspection window and avoid last-minute scope changes.