End of tenancy cleaning
An end of tenancy clean gets a rented home back to the condition it was in when the tenancy started, allowing for normal wear and tear: inside every appliance, cupboard and wardrobe, the bathrooms descaled and the floors done last. It costs €150 to €300 for an apartment and €150 to €500 for a three-bed house.
The clean before you hand back the keys, or before the next tenant moves in: what it costs, what the check-out looks for, and your deposit.
Free and no obligation. Your plan goes to one company, not a list.
- €150–€500a three-bed house
- €150–€300an apartment
- Day beforeyou hand back the keys
- Photosof every room, on the day
Prices by home
| Home | Typical cost |
|---|---|
| An apartment | €150 to €300 |
| A two-bed house | €205 to €280 |
| A three-bed house | €150 to €500 |
| A house of four bedrooms or more | €340 to €600 |
The lowest to the highest figure Irish cleaning companies charge for a home that size. Landlords pay the same for a clean between tenants. Ask whether a quote includes VAT, and whether ovens and carpets are in it.
Your deposit and the RTB
The Residential Tenancies Board says a deposit can be kept to cover rent arrears, bills owed, or damage beyond normal wear and tear, and it counts leaving the home in an unhygienic condition as damage. It expects the home handed back clean, in a similar condition to when you moved in, with your rubbish gone. Normal wear and tear, like worn flooring or a cooker element that has worn out, isn't the tenant's cost, and a landlord must give evidence for any deduction. The RTB on security deposits.
Plan your after builders clean
A few quick taps: the clean your job needs, what it costs and how long it takes. Contact details come last, and only if you want a fixed price.
An end of tenancy clean of an apartment: €150 to €300.
How the estimate is worked out
The ranges are what Irish cleaning companies charge for the same clean: the lowest to the highest figure for a home of that size, or per m² for a commercial unit. A smaller home's three-stage clean is its builders clean plus a sparkle clean. Use it to plan with: the company fixes the price after seeing the job or photos of it.
The check-out list
Kitchen
- Oven, hob and extractor, inside and out
- Fridge and freezer emptied, defrosted and wiped inside
- Every cupboard and drawer inside
- Sink, taps and tiles descaled
Bathrooms
- Limescale off taps, shower screen and tiles
- Grout, the toilet and its base
- Extractor fan and mirror
Bedrooms and living rooms
- Inside wardrobes and drawers
- Skirting, doors, switches and sockets
- Marks off walls where they'll come off
- Windows and sills inside
Last of all
- Bins emptied and every bag of rubbish gone
- Floors vacuumed and washed, room by room
- Photos of every room, dated, before you hand back the keys
For landlords and agents
The same clean works between tenancies. Book it straight after the check-out inspection, so anything the outgoing tenant should put right is noted first, and before the photos for the next letting. Keep the invoice with the inspection report.
Which clean does your job need?
Each clean has its own page: what it covers, what it costs and when to book it. Commercial units: commercial builders cleaning.
New build cleaningFrom building site to move-in day, usually in three stages.
Cleaning after a renovationThe whole house, including the rooms nobody worked in.
Cleaning after an extensionThe new part, its glazing and the rooms beside it.
After a kitchen or bathroom jobA room or two: inside every unit, splashes off tiles and fittings.
The three-stage cleanRough clean, builders clean and a sparkle clean before you move in.
The sparkle cleanThe last, lighter clean for the dust that settles after.Questions before you book
How much does end of tenancy cleaning cost in Ireland?
€150 to €300 for an apartment and €150 to €500 for a three-bed house.
Will a professional clean get my deposit back?
It helps, but the landlord compares the home with how it was at the start. A clean with an invoice and dated photos is good evidence.
Can a landlord keep my deposit for cleaning?
The RTB lets a landlord deduct for leaving the home unhygienic, beyond normal wear and tear, with evidence for the deduction.
When should I book it?
Once the last of your things are out and before the check-out inspection: usually the day before you hand back the keys.
Do landlords use end of tenancy cleans too?
Yes, between tenants, after the check-out inspection and before the next letting.
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Pick the job, the home and the clean to see the price and how long it takes. When you want a fixed price, your plan goes to a single vetted cleaning company for your area.