Move out cleaning businesses clean vacant or nearly vacant homes and apartments after a tenant or owner has moved out. Clients include tenants trying to get a security deposit back, landlords and property managers turning a unit, homeowners getting ready to sell, and real estate agents prepping a listing. Invoices usually cover a base clean priced by home size plus add-ons like inside appliances, cabinets, windows, and carpet cleaning.
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Most move out cleaners quote a flat price based on square footage, bedroom and bathroom count, and the condition of the place. Hourly pricing per cleaner is also common, especially for solo operators and for jobs with heavy buildup, and it is often used as the fallback when a unit turns out dirtier than described. Add-ons are priced separately: inside oven, inside refrigerator, inside cabinets, interior windows, blinds, wall washing, garage sweeping, and carpet steam cleaning. Heavy-soil surcharges, trash or junk removal, and pet hair or odor treatment are usually billed as extras. Property managers and agents who send repeat work often get a per-unit rate by unit type (studio, 1BR, 2BR) in exchange for volume and quick payment. Supplies are normally built into the price, though some companies list a supply fee on very large or very dirty jobs. A typical move out clean costs 30 to 50 percent more than a standard recurring clean of the same size because it covers every surface, inside fixtures, and empty cabinets.
| Service | Priced | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Studio or 1-bedroom apartment move out clean | flat fee | $150-300 |
| 2-bedroom apartment or small home move out clean | flat fee | $250-450 |
| 3-4 bedroom house move out clean | flat fee | $400-800 |
| Hourly move out cleaning (per cleaner) | per hour | $35-65 |
| Inside oven cleaning | per appliance | $30-75 |
| Inside refrigerator cleaning | per appliance | $25-50 |
| Interior window cleaning | per window | $5-15 |
| Heavy soil or pet odor surcharge | flat fee | $50-200 |
Typical US ranges. Rates vary by region, experience, and job size.
| Description | Qty | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Move out clean, 2 bed / 2 bath apartment (approx. 1,000 sq ft), all rooms, baseboards, doors, light fixtures, closets, floors | 1 flat fee | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| Inside oven cleaning | 1 appliance | $45.00 | $45.00 |
| Inside refrigerator and freezer cleaning | 1 appliance | $35.00 | $35.00 |
| Inside kitchen cabinets and drawers wipe-down | 1 flat fee | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Interior windows and tracks | 9 window | $8.00 | $72.00 |
| Removal of left-behind trash (3 bags) | 1 flat fee | $25.00 | $25.00 |
| Total | $557.00 | ||
Notes: Service date: May 30. Unit 4B, 218 Maple Street. Payment due within 7 days of the invoice date. Please report any missed areas within 48 hours so we can return and correct them at no charge. Accepted: card, ACH, Zelle, check.
Property managers and landlords handle many units, and they need to match each invoice to the right one for their records.
Cleaning is often tied to a lease end date, inspection, or closing, and a clear date helps if a deposit dispute comes up later.
Listing inside oven, inside fridge, cabinets, and windows separately shows what was done and supports the price if the client questions it.
Square footage, bedroom and bathroom count, and notes like heavy grease or pet stains explain the price and any surcharge.
Trash removal, extra hours, or a return visit should be listed as their own lines so they don't look like padding.
Property management companies and real estate offices often need a work order or PO number before they can pay.
Landlords and tenants may ask for a re-clean after an inspection, so stating the window and terms up front avoids disagreements.
Because the work is a one-time job and the client is often leaving town, many cleaners take payment on the day of service or right after the client or agent signs off at a walkthrough. Deposits are not always used on small jobs, but a 25 to 50 percent deposit is common on large houses or when booking weeks ahead, and it helps limit last-minute cancellations. Property managers and agencies usually pay on net 7 to net 30 terms, and it helps to confirm this before the first job. Late fees of 1.5 percent per month are common on commercial accounts, but state the fee on the quote and invoice. Cards, ACH transfer, Zelle, and checks are all widely accepted; cash is used less often for documentation reasons.
Tenants return keys and leave quickly. If possible, get payment at completion or ask for a deposit when booking so you are not chasing someone who has moved across the country.
Photos protect you if a landlord or tenant claims the unit was not clean, and they support extra charges when a place was far dirtier than described. Attach or reference them when you send the invoice.
If you quote a flat price from photos or a description, write that it assumes normal condition and that extra time is billed at an hourly rate. That way a neglected unit does not wipe out your margin.
Agents and property managers send repeat work. Offer a fixed per-unit price, invoice each unit separately with the unit number, and agree on payment terms in writing.
If you subcontract carpet steam cleaning or junk removal, bill them as their own lines with a handling markup so your base price stays comparable to competitors.
Flat rates are easier for clients to compare and approve, and they work well when you have seen the unit or photos. Hourly pricing fits unclear conditions. Many cleaners quote a flat rate and state that heavy soil or extra work is billed hourly, which covers both cases.
Bill whoever hired you and agreed to pay. If a landlord books and pays for the clean, invoice the landlord. If a tenant hires you to protect a deposit, invoice the tenant. When a property manager or agent books on behalf of an owner, confirm in writing who the bill-to party is.
Yes, if your quote says so. Put a clause in your estimate that the price assumes normal move-out condition and that heavy grease, mold, pet waste, or trash removal are billed extra. Show the extra work on the invoice as a separate line and send photos.
It depends on the state. Some states tax cleaning or janitorial services and many do not. Check with your state revenue department or a tax professional, and if tax applies, show it as its own line on the invoice.
Ask for specifics and photos of the problem areas. Most cleaners offer a return visit within 24 to 72 hours for legitimate missed items at no charge. State this policy on your quote and invoice so the process is clear before a dispute starts.
Send a Move Out Cleaning estimate for approval, then turn it into an invoice when the work is done.
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