“They send the scope in writing before the job, which sounds small until you've argued with a contractor about what was included. Invoicing is clean and they photograph anything pre-existing.”
Bronwyn Teale
Property Manager
·Google ReviewBook end of lease, vacate, move-out or bond cleaning in Preston. We scope the job around period terraces, cottages and infill townhouses, with quotes shaped by room counts and access, access, condition and your key-return deadline.
Real feedback from property managers and business owners who rely on The Lease Cleaners.
“They send the scope in writing before the job, which sounds small until you've argued with a contractor about what was included. Invoicing is clean and they photograph anything pre-existing.”
Bronwyn Teale
Property Manager
·Google Review“Very thorough on the kitchen and bathrooms. Carpets were booked separately and took longer to dry than I'd planned for, so leave yourself a day before the inspection rather than cutting it fine.”
Delphine Roussel
Tenant
·Google Review“Fair price, no upselling on the phone, and the quote didn't change on the day. Two cleaners, about five hours for a three-bedroom townhouse. The skirting boards and window tracks were the give-away that they'd actually done the detail work.”
Tom Wheatley
Tenant
·Google ReviewYour local cleaning guide
An exit clean in Preston 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.
Rental turnover in Preston can cluster around month-end, which makes a written scope and confirmed access useful before moving week. We use that local context with your photos or notes to decide how much time the clean needs.
Preston is part of our Darebin service area, with nearby coverage across Thornbury, Reservoir and Bellfield.
We give the most attention to original floorboards, deep skirting boards, picture rails and sash window tracks, 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 Preston sits close to Thornbury, Reservoir and Bellfield, access timing and key pickup can often be planned around nearby jobs when the schedule allows.
The base scope for Preston covers the internal rooms and surfaces a final inspection usually checks. We confirm exclusions and add-ons before the day, which keeps the clean from turning into an open-ended hourly job.
Oven interior including trays and racks, rangehood, stovetop and oven exterior, benchtops, splashback, sink, tapware, appliance exteriors, plus empty cabinet and drawer interiors. In Preston, tell us early if the oven or rangehood has heavy grease so the time is allowed.
The bathroom and laundry scope covers wet-area surfaces, mirrors, tapware, cabinets, floors and accessible vents. Mention mould, heavy limescale or damaged grout before your Preston booking is confirmed.
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.
Accessible fittings, cornices, skirting boards, doors, handles, storage areas and hard surfaces are dusted and wiped. We give the most attention to original floorboards, deep skirting boards, picture rails and sash window tracks, because those are the items most likely to be noticed during handover.
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.
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 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.
A vacate clean in Preston is quoted from the rate card below, then adjusted for condition, extra bathrooms, storeys and extras such as carpet steam cleaning or exterior windows.
| 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.
Bedroom and bathroom counts matter most. Period detail collects dust in places newer homes simply do not have. Add-ons are itemised, so you can see what belongs in the end-of-lease clean and what has been priced separately.
Send your room counts, condition notes and key-return date through the quote form for a fixed figure before you book.
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 original floorboards, deep skirting boards, picture rails and sash window tracks where the property calls for it.
For Preston homes near Thornbury, Reservoir and Bellfield, 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
Property-specific expectations. Preston rentals run to period terraces, cottages and infill townhouses, with quotes shaped by room counts and access, so the schedule follows the rooms and surfaces the property actually contains.
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.
Quoted on your room counts. Bedrooms, bathrooms, living areas and add-ons shape the price, which is more useful than applying a generic Preston average.
Insured and police-checked cleaners. Every cleaner is fully insured and police-checked, and the business carries $20 million public liability insurance.
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. Preston sits in Darebin, with nearby coverage around Thornbury and Reservoir, so access and timing are discussed before the day.
Street parking is permit-controlled on most blocks, so a permit or a short-term bay makes the day run properly. If there is a balcony, garage, courtyard, shared entry or rubbish left behind, list it with the quote request rather than saving it for cleaning day.
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.
We also service Thornbury, Reservoir and Bellfield, so nearby move dates can often be planned together when availability allows.
Choose the service wording that matches your handover: end of lease, vacate, move-out or bond cleaning.
From $299 + GST. End-of-lease base rate for a standard one-bedroom, one-bathroom property. Each extra bathroom adds $30, and condition, storeys and add-ons are quoted on top. Bond cleaning starts $20 lower at every size.
$329
+ GST · standard condition
Studios and small apartments
$439
+ GST · standard condition
Standard apartments and townhouses
$582
+ GST · standard condition
Larger homes and multi-bath properties
The quotation includes: Only for Standard Property Condition
*Eligible in-scope issues only. Read the re-clean terms.
From your first quote to the final key
Share the room counts, condition, access details and the date you need the clean.
Confirm the price, included work and any extras before your booking is accepted.
We work through the agreed scope. Leave time for a walk-through before returning the keys.
Our bond-back cleaning cover
Report an in-scope end-of-lease cleaning issue within 72 hours, with evidence and access, for one complimentary re-clean. Conditions apply.
Our bond-back service addresses the cleaning work in your agreed scope. Bond decisions can also involve rent, damage and other tenancy matters, so a clean cannot guarantee the return of the entire bond.
Read the guarantee terms
Fully insured · Melbourne-wideMelbourne move-out cleaning team
Practical systems, reliable arrivals, and a finish designed for property inspections.
Who are we?
The Lease Cleaners specialises in end of lease and bond cleaning across Melbourne. We keep the process clear, show up prepared, and focus on the details that help a property feel ready for its final inspection.
Every clean is planned around the details agents usually check first.
Straightforward communication before, during, and after the clean.
A practical standard built for move-out pressure and final handovers.
The details make the difference
Explore kitchen and bathroom cleaning in Preston, with a focus on benchtops, cabinets, shower screens, tiles and tapware.

The kitchen, ready for a closer look.
Benches, splashback, sink, cupboard interiors and the oven are checked against your agreed scope.

A fresh finish in the bathroom.
Shower screens, basins, mirrors and tapware get attention, with permanent marks identified separately.

Melbourne based team
Detailed cleaning for final inspections and calm handovers.
Why Choose Us
The Lease Cleaners combines experienced crews, transparent communication, and dependable service quality for every property. We keep things organised from quote to handover, so the clean feels handled.
Detailed checklists and quality controls keep standards high on every visit.
All staff are trained, insured, and vetted so your workplace is always in safe hands.
Morning, daytime, or after-hours service built around your operations and downtime windows.
Before you book
Clear answers about the scope, timing and handover.
Talk to the teamIf an agent flags an in-scope cleaning item after your Preston inspection, send the report or photos within 72 hours. We arrange one eligible re-clean visit where access is available; exclusions such as damage and permanent marks still apply. Keep the Preston key-return process clear, especially for handovers around Thornbury and Reservoir. For local scheduling, we also note access around Thornbury, Reservoir, Bellfield, Heidelberg West and Northcote.
Let us know about permit parking and how narrow the frontage is. Many streets here are permit-only during the day, and a single-fronted terrace leaves little room for a van without a short-term bay. Also tell us the key collection plan and final inspection time, especially if the handover sits between Preston, Thornbury and Reservoir or the managing agent's office. That keeps the Darebin handover practical if keys, parking or agent timing change around Thornbury, Reservoir, Bellfield, Heidelberg West and Northcote.
The advertised guide starts at From $299 + GST for a one-bedroom, one-bathroom clean. Your Preston quote is confirmed against your rooms, bathrooms, access and condition notes, because inner-north properties do not take the same time just because they are in the same area. We use Darebin access notes and nearby timing around Thornbury and Reservoir to keep the booking realistic. For local scheduling, we also note access around Thornbury, Reservoir, Bellfield, Heidelberg West and Northcote.
A one-bedroom property commonly takes three to four hours for a two-person team, with larger homes taking longer. Period detail collects dust in places newer homes simply do not have. Book before your Preston inspection day so there is room for a walkthrough and any evidence-backed re-clean request. It also helps when the move overlaps nearby Thornbury, Reservoir, Bellfield, Heidelberg West and Northcote.
An end-of-lease clean in Preston is written around the full interior: oven and rangehood, cupboards and drawers, bathrooms, laundry, skirting boards, switches, floors, internal glass and tracks. Carpet steam cleaning, exterior windows, balconies, garages and key collection are quoted separately, with access notes checked against Darebin and nearby Thornbury and Reservoir. It also helps when the move overlaps nearby Thornbury, Reservoir, Bellfield, Heidelberg West and Northcote.
Carpet steam cleaning is available as an add-on, not part of the base end-of-lease rate. For Preston homes near Thornbury and Reservoir, allow drying time before the agent walkthrough rather than booking it immediately before inspection. For local scheduling, we also note access around Thornbury, Reservoir, Bellfield, Heidelberg West and Northcote.
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