End of Tenancy Cleaning
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What shapes the price of end of tenancy cleaning
- Quotes for end of tenancy cleaning in Ireland are usually built from a few visible factors.
- The size and layout of the property matter most: a two-bed apartment in a city centre takes less time than a four-bed house with a garage and utility room.
- The condition at handover matters just as much, because a property left for weeks without a clean needs more labour than one cleaned monthly.
- Whether the clean is one-off or part of a recurring contract changes the per-visit figure, since a regular slot is planned in advance.
- Access affects the price: keys collected and returned, a managed building with a concierge, or a rural address in a different county all add travel and coordination.
- Extras such as inside the oven, inside the fridge and freezer, carpet shampooing, external windows, and waste removal are normally quoted separately.
- Ask for the quote to state what is included, what is excluded, and whether VAT is charged.
How long end of tenancy cleaning takes
End of tenancy cleaning is needed at changeover points: when a tenant vacates, before a new tenant moves in, or between short-let bookings. How often depends on the property. A family home might need it once every few years, a student let once a year, and a holiday cottage in a county like Kerry or Donegal weekly through the season. One visit for a standard two- or three-bed property typically takes a few hours with a small team, longer if carpets, oven, and external windows are included. Book as soon as the vacate date is known, because weekends and the end of the month are busiest. If a landlord or agent needs a recurring slot, agree the frequency in writing and confirm the first available date.
What to ask before you hire
- 01Ask whether the same person or team will attend each visit, because consistency matters when the standard is a handover clean.
- 02Ask how keys and access are handled, who holds them between visits, and what happens if a tenant is still moving out.
- 03Ask about cancellation and rescheduling notice, especially for short-lets where a guest may extend a stay.
- 04Ask whether the cleaner carries insurance and can show a certificate, and ask which professional body they are a member of.
- 05Ask how they price a property that turns out to be dirtier than described, and whether they will confirm the extra cost before starting.
- 06Ask for a written checklist of rooms and tasks, and ask whether they photograph the finished work.
- 07For recurring contracts, ask how many visits are included per month and what notice is needed to end the arrangement.
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End of tenancy cleaning in Ireland
Most end of tenancy cleans in Ireland happen in the rental hotspots of Dublin, Cork, Galway, Limerick and around the universities, with peaks at the end of the academic year in May–June and again in late August. Tenants book them to get their deposit back, while landlords and letting agents use them to turn a property around between lets. When you post a task, give the number of bedrooms and bathrooms, whether the property is furnished, the move-out date and key handover time, and whether oven, fridge, carpets or windows need deep cleaning. Mention any inventory or check-out report from the landlord, so the cleaner knows exactly what will be inspected.
Typical end of tenancy cleaning jobs
- Full move-out clean of an apartment or house
- Oven, hob and extractor degreasing
- Fridge and freezer clean-out
- Bathroom descaling and mould removal
- Carpet steam cleaning before handover
- Inside window and frame cleaning
- Kitchen cupboard and drawer wipe-down
- Wall spot cleaning and skirting boards
- Student house clean at end of the college year
- Landlord turnaround clean between tenants
End of tenancy cleaning questions people ask
What is included in an end of tenancy clean?
A standard end of tenancy clean covers the whole property from top to bottom. It usually includes kitchens inside and out, oven and extractor, bathrooms and limescale, skirting boards, doors, frames, inside windows, floors, and wardrobes. Carpets, external windows, and waste removal are often quoted as extras, so confirm the checklist before booking.
How long does an end of tenancy clean take?
A two- or three-bed property usually takes a few hours with a small team. Time increases with the number of bathrooms, the condition at handover, and extras such as oven cleaning or carpet shampooing. A four-bed house with a garage and utility room can take most of a day, so ask for a time estimate with the quote.
Can I book the same cleaner for every changeover?
Yes, many landlords and hosts arrange a recurring slot with the same cleaner or team. Ask for this in writing and confirm how many visits per month are included. A regular booking helps because the cleaner learns the property and the standard expected at each handover.
How should keys and access be arranged?
Agree in advance who holds the keys and how they are returned. Options include a key safe, a managing agent, or meeting on site. For managed buildings, check whether the concierge can release keys. If a tenant is still moving out, confirm the access time so the clean is not delayed.
What notice is needed to cancel or reschedule?
Notice periods vary, so ask before booking. Many cleaners ask for a day or two, and short-let changeovers may need more because the slot is hard to fill. Get the cancellation terms in writing, including whether a late cancellation is charged, especially during busy periods at month end.
Should the cleaner have insurance?
Ask for a certificate of insurance and check what it covers, including accidental damage in the property. Also ask which professional body they are a member of. Keep the details with your booking records so you know who to contact if an issue arises after the clean.
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