Pricing Guide · Gold Coast 2025
End of Lease Cleaning Cost Gold Coast — Full 2025 Price Guide
Real prices for every property size. What is included, what costs extra, and how to avoid being overcharged on your move-out clean.
End of lease cleaning is one of the most searched services in Gold Coast every month — and for good reason. Getting your bond back depends on handing back a property that meets the original entry condition, and most tenants want to know exactly what it will cost before they book.
This guide breaks down the real 2025 prices for end of lease cleaning across Gold Coast, covering every property size, what is included in a standard clean, what costs extra, and the factors that push prices up or down.
Queensland Tenancy Law — Know Your Rights
Under the Residential Tenancies & Rooming Accommodation Act (RTRA), landlords in Queensland generally cannot require you to use a professional cleaner. The property must be returned in the same condition as the entry report (fair wear and tear excepted). Professional cleaning is one option that may help you meet that standard.
End of Lease Cleaning Prices by Property Size — Gold Coast 2025
Prices below are for a standard unfurnished property in average condition. Add-ons like carpet cleaning are listed separately.
| Property Size | Price Range | Duration | Typical For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio / 1 Bed 1 Bath | $249 – $329 | 3–4 hrs | Apartments, units |
| 2 Bed 1 Bath | $329 – $399 | 4–6 hrs | Units, townhouses |
| 2 Bed 2 Bath | $369 – $449 | 5–7 hrs | Apartments, duplexes |
| 3 Bed 1 Bath | $399 – $499 | 6–8 hrs | Houses, townhouses |
| 3 Bed 2 Bath | $449 – $549 | 6–9 hrs | Most Gold Coast homes |
| 4 Bed 2 Bath | $549 – $649 | 8–11 hrs | Family homes |
| 4 Bed 3 Bath | $599 – $699 | 9–12 hrs | Larger family homes |
| 5+ Bed | Custom quote | 12+ hrs | Large or acreage homes |
* Prices are indicative for Gold Coast as of September 2025. Final price confirmed at booking.
What Is Included in a Standard End of Lease Clean
The following items are covered in a standard end of lease clean with Wave Solution — these are exactly what property managers check during final inspections.
- Oven interior — racks, door glass, bottom tray, seals
- Stovetop, rangehood, and splashback
- All kitchen cupboard and drawer interiors
- Benchtops, sink, and tapware
- All bathroom tiles, grout, shower screens
- Toilet — bowl, seat, cistern exterior
- Vanity, mirror, exhaust fan
- All skirting boards full property
- Light switches and power points
- Ceiling fans and light fittings
- Window glass inside (accessible)
- Window tracks and sills
- Wardrobes inside — shelves, rails, drawers
- Walls — spot clean marks and scuffs
- Hard floors — sweep, vacuum, mop
- Air conditioning filters — remove, clean, refit
- Laundry tub, taps, and lint filter
- Doorframes and internal doors
Common Add-Ons and Their Costs
These services are not included in the standard base price. Check your lease to see if any were professionally done at move-in — if so, you may need to match that standard at move-out.
| Add-On Service | Approx. Cost |
|---|---|
| Carpet steam cleaning (per room) | $35 – $55 |
| Carpet steam cleaning (full home) | $120 – $220 |
| Oven deep clean (standalone) | $60 – $90 |
| External window cleaning | $80 – $160 |
| Balcony / outdoor area scrub | $60 – $100 |
| Garage sweep and clean | $50 – $80 |
| Fridge and freezer clean | $40 – $70 |
| Wall wash (full property) | $80 – $150 |
| Pest control (end of lease flea/spray) | $130 – $200 |
| After-hours or weekend surcharge | +$40 – $80 |
What Makes the Price Go Up or Down
Two properties of the same bedroom count can sit at very different ends of the price range depending on these factors.
Property condition
A property that has not been cleaned regularly will take significantly longer. Heavy oven grease, built-up soap scum, and mould in grout can double the time required compared to a well-maintained property.
Number of bathrooms
Bathrooms are the most labour-intensive rooms. Every additional bathroom adds roughly 45–90 minutes to the job, so a 2-bath property costs noticeably more than a 1-bath of similar size.
Suburb and access
Properties in outer Gold Coast suburbs like Coomera, Ormeau, or Pimpama may carry a small travel surcharge. High-rise apartments with restricted parking or freight lift access can also affect pricing.
Add-ons selected
Carpet steam cleaning and pest control are usually the biggest add-on costs. Always check your lease to see what was professionally done at the start of your tenancy.
Furnished vs unfurnished
Unfurnished empty properties are the fastest to clean and typically sit at the lower end of price ranges. Furnished properties take longer and may attract extra time charges.
Inspection date urgency
Same-day or next-day cleans attract a short-notice surcharge of $40–$80. Booking 5–10 days in advance locks in the best rate.
DIY vs. Professional End of Lease Cleaning
The short answer: DIY is possible, but it carries real risk. Property managers conduct detailed room-by-room comparisons against the entry condition report. The most commonly failed items — oven grease, shower grout, and carpet stains — are genuinely difficult to remove to inspection standard with household products.
The hidden cost of DIY is often time. A 3-bedroom house done properly by one person takes 12–15 hours. Professional teams with the right commercial equipment can do the same job in 6–8 hours at a significantly higher standard.
Bond at stake. If the property fails the final inspection, you are either returning to reclean at your cost or having the cost deducted from your bond. A $400 professional clean protecting a $2,000 bond is often a straightforward decision.
Professional Cleaning
- Inspection-standard result
- Commercial-grade equipment
- Saves 10–15 hours of your time
- Reduces risk of bond dispute
- Receipts for lease records
DIY Cleaning
- 12–15+ hours of work
- Consumer products may not be enough
- Risk of failing inspection
- May need to reclean at extra cost
How to Avoid Being Overcharged
Get an itemised quote. Any reputable cleaner should tell you exactly what is included and what is extra. If carpet cleaning and pest control are bundled without asking, question it — these are not always needed.
Confirm what your lease requires. Check the entry condition report to see if carpets and pest control were professionally done when you moved in. Queensland law only requires you to match the entry condition — not exceed it.
Book early, not last-minute. Same-day and next-day bookings attract surcharges. Booking 5–7 days ahead avoids short-notice fees.
Empty the property first. Having all furniture removed before your clean avoids additional time charges for cleaning around items.
Check the re-clean terms. Ask which items are covered, how to report inspection feedback, and what notification period applies to the service you book.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the price include GST?
Yes. All prices listed by Wave Solution are GST-inclusive. Always confirm this when comparing quotes — some operators advertise ex-GST prices that look cheaper.
Do you charge extra for heavily soiled properties?
If a property requires significantly more time — heavy oven grease, extensive mould — additional charges may apply. We will let you know before starting if this is likely.
Can I get a fixed price or is it hourly?
Wave Solution quotes fixed prices based on your property size and condition. You know the cost upfront with no surprise hourly blowouts.
Do I need to be home during the clean?
No. Most end of lease cleans happen after the tenant has moved out. Key collection or lockbox access works fine.
What areas of Gold Coast do you cover?
We cover all major Gold Coast suburbs including Southport, Broadbeach, Surfers Paradise, Robina, Burleigh Heads, Palm Beach, Coomera, Helensvale, Ormeau, and surrounding areas.
Wave Solution Cleaning & Pest Control
Gold Coast cleaning and pest control team • Locally owned and operated on the Gold Coast
This guide was written and reviewed by the Wave Solution team. We are a local Gold Coast cleaning and pest control business — fully insured, with police-checked staff — covering homes, rentals, offices and commercial premises. Content is checked against current Queensland tenancy requirements where relevant.
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