Canberra end of lease prices
End of lease cleaning cost in Canberra 2026
Quick answer: An end of lease clean in Canberra with Simply Maid costs $423 for a 1 bed, 1 bath home, $455 for 2 bed, 1 bath and $519 for 3 bed, 2 bath. Those are fixed prices including GST and the Care & Cover fee, for an empty home that has been kept on top of, with the oven, inside cupboards and interior windows included. A home that needs a proper reset adds up to $185; walls are wiped to remove marks, and full wall washing, a balcony, garage or blinds are extras, and carpet steam cleaning isn't offered. A home that needs more than a proper reset can add extra hours at $93 per cleaner-hour. The price is the same in every city we serve.
What an end of lease (bond) clean costs in Canberra, how our fixed price compares with the companies that publish Canberra prices, and why the ACT doesn't require a professional clean.
- Prices
- Live from our booking calculator, checked 2 October 2026
- Our record
- 27 completed end of lease cleans in Canberra since 2018
Current Simply Maid price · live from our booking calculator
| Home | Price | With “Some build-up” | With “Needs a proper reset” | Cleaner time booked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 bed, 1 bath | $423 | $519 | $614 | 4h 30m |
| 2 bed, 1 bath | $455 | $551 | $645 | 4h 50m |
| 2 bed, 2 bath | $487 | $583 | $677 | 5h 10m |
| 3 bed, 1 bath | $487 | $583 | $677 | 5h 10m |
| 3 bed, 2 bath | $519 | $615 | $709 | 5h 30m |
| 3 bed, 3 bath | $551 | $647 | $741 | 5h 50m |
| 4 bed, 2 bath | $551 | $647 | $741 | 5h 50m |
| 4 bed, 3 bath | $583 | $679 | $773 | 6h 10m |
| 5 bed, 2 bath | $583 | $679 | $773 | 6h 10m |
| 5 bed, 3 bath | $615 | $711 | $805 | 6h 30m |
AUD, fixed, including GST and the Care & Cover fee, for an empty home with no extras or discount code. The oven, inside cupboards and interior windows are included. “Cleaner time booked” is the planning allowance for one cleaner, not a measured time: two cleaners share it and are on site for about half as long, at the same price. Homes larger than 5 bedrooms or 3 bathrooms are priced in booking. The price is the same in every city we serve.
Market check
What do Canberra companies charge for an end of lease clean?
Six companies publish Canberra end of lease prices: one bedroom from $199 to $399, two bedrooms from $299 to $459 and four bedrooms from $440 to $689; only three are Canberra businesses, the others price several cities from one list.
The lowest Canberra price list leaves out inside window glass and charges the same for two and three bedrooms, so it isn't like for like. Carpet steam cleaning is never in the base price, from about $33 a room to $115. One company adds $20 a floor when there is no lift.
Re-clean promises were usually 72 hours, with a few at 5, 7 or 14 days, always limited to the work booked. At least one Canberra company's page says a professional clean is required; under the ACT's standard terms, it isn't (see below).
If you're in Queanbeyan, NSW tenancy rules apply, not the ACT's; see the Sydney guide for the NSW rules.
End of lease clean. Of 11 published prices from 2 companies for the same bedrooms and bathrooms as a home we price, 6 are lower than ours and 5 are higher. None of them say whether GST is included; ours includes it. Also listed, not counted: 15 starting prices.
Market observation · what other providers publish
| Home | Lowest to highest published price | Providers | Simply Maid today |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $199 to $399 | 6 | $423 (1 bed, 1 bath) |
| 2 bedrooms | $299 to $459 | 6 | $455 (2 bed, 1 bath) |
| 3 bedrooms | $299 to $549 | 6 | $519 (3 bed, 2 bath) |
| 4 bedrooms | $440 to $689 | 5 | $551 (4 bed, 2 bath) |
| 5 bedrooms | $650 to $666 | 2 | $583 (5 bed, 2 bath) |
The span of prices providers publish for that many bedrooms, from the rows below: fixed prices, “from” prices and providers’ own calculators, not an average and not a quote for your home. Prices quoted without GST have the 10% added. Bathrooms, carpet steam cleaning and what is included differ between them, so compare the scope column before the totals. A size appears only when at least two providers publish a price for it.
| Provider | Home | Price | What the figure is | What it covers | Simply Maid today, same home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aussie Duo Cleaning Service | 1 bed, bathrooms not stated | $275 inc GST | “From” price | standard home · carpet steam extra · oven included | $423 · not counted (starting price; ours shown for 1 bath) |
| Aussie Duo Cleaning Service | 2 bed, bathrooms not stated | $352 inc GST | “From” price | standard home · carpet steam extra · oven included | $455 · not counted (starting price; ours shown for 1 bath) |
| Aussie Duo Cleaning Service | 3 bed, bathrooms not stated | $385 inc GST | “From” price | standard home · carpet steam extra · oven included | $487 · not counted (starting price; ours shown for 1 bath) |
| Aussie Duo Cleaning Service | 4 bed, bathrooms not stated | $440 inc GST | “From” price | standard home · carpet steam extra · oven included | $519 · not counted (starting price; ours shown for 1 bath) |
| Impact Carpet Cleaning Canberra | 1 bed, bathrooms not stated | $399 · GST not stated | “From” price | unit · carpet steam extra | $423 · not counted (starting price; ours shown for 1 bath) |
| Impact Carpet Cleaning Canberra | 2 bed, bathrooms not stated | $459 · GST not stated | “From” price | apartment · carpet steam extra | $455 · not counted (starting price; ours shown for 1 bath) |
| Impact Carpet Cleaning Canberra | 3 bed, bathrooms not stated | $549 · GST not stated | “From” price | house · carpet steam extra | $487 · not counted (starting price; ours shown for 1 bath) |
| Impact Carpet Cleaning Canberra | 4 bed, bathrooms not stated | $689 · GST not stated | “From” price | house · carpet steam extra | $519 · not counted (starting price; ours shown for 1 bath) |
| Canberra Hospo Cleaning | 1 bed, bathrooms not stated | $199 · GST not stated | “From” price | studio/1-bed · carpet steam extra · oven included | $423 · not counted (starting price; ours shown for 1 bath) |
| Canberra Hospo Cleaning | 2 bed, bathrooms not stated | $299 · GST not stated | “From” price | 2-3 bed · carpet steam extra · oven included | $455 · not counted (starting price; ours shown for 1 bath) |
| Canberra Hospo Cleaning | 3 bed, bathrooms not stated | $299 · GST not stated | “From” price | 2-3 bed · carpet steam extra · oven included | $487 · not counted (starting price; ours shown for 1 bath) |
| Exit Cleaners Pty Ltd | 1 bed, 1 bath | $340 · GST not stated | Published price | home/apt · carpet steam extra · oven included | $423 |
| Exit Cleaners Pty Ltd | 2 bed, 1 bath | $400 · GST not stated | Published price | home/apt · carpet steam extra · oven included | $455 |
| Exit Cleaners Pty Ltd | 3 bed, 2 bath | $473 · GST not stated | Published price | home/apt · carpet steam extra · oven included | $519 |
| Exit Cleaners Pty Ltd | 4 bed, 2 bath | $553 · GST not stated | Published price | home/apt · carpet steam extra · oven included | $551 |
| Exit Cleaners Pty Ltd | 4 bed, 3 bath | $586 · GST not stated | Published price | home/apt · carpet steam extra · oven included | $583 |
| Exit Cleaners Pty Ltd | 5 bed, 3 bath | $666 · GST not stated | Published price | home/apt · carpet steam extra · oven included | $615 |
| Call The Cleaners | 1 bed, 1 bath | $335 · GST not stated | Published price | home · carpet steam extra · oven included | $423 |
| Call The Cleaners | 2 bed, 1 bath | $405 · GST not stated | Published price | home · carpet steam extra · oven included | $455 |
| Call The Cleaners | 3 bed, 2 bath | $510 · GST not stated | Published price | home · carpet steam extra · oven included | $519 |
| Call The Cleaners | 4 bed, 2 bath | $580 · GST not stated | Published price | home · carpet steam extra · oven included | $551 |
| Call The Cleaners | 5 bed, 2 bath | $650 · GST not stated | Published price | home · carpet steam extra · oven included | $583 |
| Clean To Shine | 1 bed, 1 bath | $270 ex GST ($297 with GST) | “From” price | studio/1-bed · carpet steam extra · oven included | $423 · not counted (starting price) |
| Clean To Shine | 2 bed, 1 bath | $370 ex GST ($407 with GST) | “From” price | carpet steam extra · oven included | $455 · not counted (starting price) |
| Clean To Shine | 3 bed, 2 bath | $460 ex GST ($506 with GST) | “From” price | carpet steam extra · oven included | $519 · not counted (starting price) |
| Clean To Shine | 4 bed, 2 bath | $595 ex GST ($655 with GST) | “From” price | carpet steam extra · oven included | $551 · not counted (starting price) |
Published prices read from each provider’s own website on 2 October 2026, as advertised, not quotes for a specific home. GST is shown only where the provider states it; an ex-GST price is compared with 10% added. A price is counted as lower or higher only when it is a stated price for the same bedrooms and bathrooms and is not a regular-visit rate. A page that doesn’t mention a task tells us nothing about whether it is included. Two copy-paste network sites, comparison guides and marketplace estimates are left out; two price pages last updated in 2024 are left out as out of date.
What does our price include?
The oven, range hood, inside cupboards and drawers, the dishwasher and interior windows and tracks are included; full wall washing, a balcony, the garage and blinds are extras. A home with some build-up costs $93 more, and one that needs a proper reset $185 more.
The checklist below is the one your cleaner works from. Our prices are the same in every city we serve, so the table at the top applies in Canberra. For what the prices assume and how cleaner time works, see the national guide. For regular and deep cleaning in Canberra, see Canberra cleaning prices.
Every task on the checklist (65), including inside oven deep clean, interior windows clean, inside cabinets & drawers
Kitchen
- Wipe down and sanitise all benchtops
- Clean and polish splashback
- Clean stovetop and remove grease buildup
- Clean and sanitise sink and tap
- Wipe down exterior of all appliances
- Clean microwave inside and out
- Wipe cabinet fronts and handles
- Clean small appliances (kettle, toaster, etc)
- Sweep and mop floors thoroughly
- Empty rubbish and replace bin liner
- Spot clean walls and splashback
- Deep clean inside oven (racks, glass, interior)
- Clean inside fridge (shelves, drawers, seals)
- Clean inside cabinets and drawers
- Clean inside dishwasher and filter
- Descale kettle and clean coffee maker
- Clean range hood and filters
- Detail clean between appliances and gaps
Bathrooms
- Deep clean and sanitise toilet (bowl, seat, base, behind)
- Clean and sanitise shower/bath (walls, floor, fixtures)
- Remove soap scum and water marks
- Clean mirrors and polish to streak-free shine
- Clean and sanitise vanity benchtop and sink
- Polish chrome fixtures and taps
- Wipe down cabinet exteriors
- Sweep and mop floors
- Empty rubbish and replace liner
- Wipe down light switches and door handles
- Clean inside vanity cabinets and drawers
- Scrub tile grout with specialty cleaner
- Remove hard water scale from shower screen and tiles
- Clean exhaust fan cover and vents
- Detail clean shower tracks and door seals
- Clean behind toilet and in tight corners
Living Areas & Bedrooms
- Dust all accessible surfaces (tables, shelves, decorations)
- Vacuum all carpets and rugs thoroughly
- Vacuum under area rugs
- Sweep and mop all hard floors
- Straighten cushions and throws (light reset only)
- Clean mirrors and glass surfaces
- Wipe light switches and door handles
- Empty all bins and replace liners
- Spot clean walls (light marks only)
- Dust and clean ceiling fans and light fixtures
- Clean window sills and tracks
- Wipe down skirting boards
- Clean door frames and architraves
- Vacuum under beds and furniture (where accessible)
- Dust picture frames and wall art
- Wipe down wardrobe and cupboard exteriors
- Clean inside all cupboards and wardrobes
- Wipe down shelving and built-ins
- Clean air vents and returns
Entryways & Hallways
- Vacuum entry mats and runners
- Wipe down entry door and handles
- Spot clean entry walls and scuff marks
- Wipe all door frames and architraves
- Clean all light switches throughout home
- Remove cobwebs from ceiling corners
Laundry & Utility
- Wipe down washing machine exterior
- Clean laundry sink if present
- Sweep and mop laundry floor
Windows & Walls
- Clean all window glass (interior side)
- Clean window tracks and frames
- Wipe down walls to remove marks and scuffs
| Extra | Price | Cleaner time |
|---|---|---|
| Wall Washing | $93 per room (up to 6) | 60 min each |
| Garage Deep Clean | $139 | 90 min |
| Blind Cleaning | $23 per blind (up to 20) | 15 min each |
| Balcony/Patio Deep Clean | $70 | 45 min |
| Extra hours | $93 per cleaner-hour (up to 4) | 60 min each |
Not included
- Carpet steam cleaning (we vacuum; book a carpet cleaner if your lease asks for it)
- Chandeliers
- Grout restoration, regrouting or sealing (specialist service)
- Biohazards, mold, etc.
- Hoarding (overly cluttered homes)
- Animal/human waste and fluids
- High reach areas (more than 2 step ladder)
- Exterior windows
- Exterior of property
- Mould removal
- Lifting heavy items (more than 10kg)
- Furniture moving
- Garden or yard work
- Repair work or maintenance
- Pest control
From our live end of lease checklist and booking calculator, checked 2 October 2026. Listed prices include GST.
What our Canberra bookings can and can't tell you
We have completed 27 end of lease cleans in Canberra since 2018, too few to describe on their own, so this guide relies on Canberra companies' prices and labels any national figure as national. The home size booked most often for a regular clean in Canberra is 1 bed, 1 bath; an end of lease clean of that home costs $423 today.
From our booking records
What size homes do people book end of lease cleans for, nationally?
Across all seven cities, 72% of the end of lease cleans on our previous platform were one- or two-bedroom homes. That is a national figure, mostly from Sydney, not a Canberra one.
Simply Maid booking history · not today’s price
| Home | Bookings | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | 433 | 25.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 804 | 46.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 294 | 17.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 117 | 6.8% |
| 5 or more | 68 | 4.0% |
Completed move-in and move-out cleans on our previous booking platform, all seven cities, December 2015 to March 2025: 1,716 bookings from 1,604 customers. That platform sold one combined move-in/move-out clean, so the two can't be separated, and it didn't record whether a home was a unit or a house. Computed 2 October 2026.
What makes Canberra quotes differ?
Who is quoting: half the Canberra price lists come from companies based in Sydney or Melbourne, and their prices and inclusions follow their home city's list.
Local or interstate
A company quoting Canberra from a national price list may still send local cleaners; ask who does the work and how a re-clean is arranged if they need to come back.
Apartments without lifts
At least one Canberra company charges per floor when there's no lift. We price by bedrooms and bathrooms only, but tell us about stairs so the visit is planned properly.
What the price leaves out
Check inside window glass and the oven on every quote; at least one Canberra price list excludes window glass.
For the full quote checklist, see how to compare two quotes fairly.
Do you need a professional clean in the ACT?
No. The ACT's standard terms say you must leave the home in substantially the same state of cleanliness as when you moved in, and you don't have to use professional cleaners; carpets are the only exception.
- The standard: substantially the same state of cleanliness and condition as at the start, apart from fair wear and tear (standard term 64).
- Carpets: professional carpet cleaning can be required if your agreement says so and your landlord shows it was done before you moved in.
- The final inspection: done jointly and recorded on a condition report you both sign.
See the ACT Government's The Renting Book and ending a tenancy.
What if the agent says it isn't clean enough?
If your landlord wants to keep part of the bond, the refund form must list the reasons and estimated costs; you can disagree, and disputes go to ACAT.
The ACT doesn't publish how often bonds are claimed for cleaning. Be at the joint final inspection, and keep dated photos of the home after the clean.
If something on our checklist was missed, tell us within 48 hours of the clean, with photos if you have them. We schedule a re-clean of those items at no cost, completed within seven business days of the original clean, and if it is still not right we give a fair credit or refund (terms). Book the clean a few days before the final inspection so there is time for that. It is a re-clean promise, not a bond guarantee: nobody can promise the outcome of a bond claim.
Canberra end of lease price questions
How much is an end of lease clean in Canberra?
With Simply Maid, $423 for a 1 bed, 1 bath home, $455 for 2 bed, 1 bath and $519 for 3 bed, 2 bath, fixed and including GST, for an empty home kept reasonably clean.
Is a professional end of lease clean required in Canberra?
No. The ACT's standard terms don't require professional cleaners. Professional carpet cleaning can be required only if your agreement says so and the landlord shows it was done before you moved in.
I live in Queanbeyan. Which rules apply?
Queanbeyan is in New South Wales, so NSW tenancy rules apply: a reasonable state of cleanliness, and professional carpet cleaning only after an approved indoor pet.
Does it cost more on a Saturday or in January?
No. Our price is the same on any day and in any month, and the same for a unit, townhouse or house. The only date-related charge is a same-day booking fee, which booking asks you to accept first.
How long does an end of lease clean take?
We book 4h 30m of cleaner time for a 1 bed, 1 bath home, 4h 50m for 2 bed, 1 bath and 5h 30m for 3 bed, 2 bath. Two cleaners share that time, so they are on site for about half as long; a home that needs a proper reset adds up to 2h, and extra hours can be added at $93 per cleaner-hour.
How we worked out these figures
Today's prices come from our live booking calculator, Canberra market prices from local companies' own websites (read 2 October 2026), and history from our completed bookings, each labelled where it appears.
Prices are read from the same calculator the booking form uses each time this page is shown; it has no location input, so they are the same in every city. Market prices are those Canberra companies publish on their own websites for end of lease cleans of 1 to 4 bedrooms; we leave out comparison guides, marketplace estimates, copied or network tables, pages dated before 2025 and prices that include carpet steam cleaning, and we never average the ends of a range. Booking history is from our previous platform (December 2015 to March 2025); a median needs 30 bookings from 20 customers and a share needs 30. The national guide sets out the method in full.
| Measure | Canberra | All seven cities |
|---|---|---|
| Completed cleans, current platform (since our current booking platform began in April 2026) | 1 | 208 |
| · Standard cleans | 1 | 115 |
| · Deep cleans | 0 | 83 |
| · End of lease cleans | 0 | 10 |
| Standard cleans since January 2021 (home sizes) | 152 | 22,158 |
| All completed cleans on record | 550 | 56,540 |
Booking figures recalculated daily; last run 2 October 2026, data through 2 October 2026. Prices read live from our booking calculator on 2 October 2026.
More room for life
See the price of an end of lease clean in Canberra.
Choose your home size and postcode and see your fixed price in booking. Nothing is booked or paid until you confirm, and we charge only after the clean.
Sources
Every outside source this guide relies on, with the date we read it. Competitor prices are listed with their links in the market table.
- The Renting Book, ACT Government (law as at January 2026). Read 2 October 2026.
- Ending a tenancy, ACT Government (7 May 2026). Read 2 October 2026.
- Rental bond and security deposit disputes, ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal. Read 2 October 2026.
- Residential tenancy agreements, NSW Government (Fair Trading) (19 May 2025). Read 2 October 2026.
- Consumer rights and guarantees, Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (5 Jul 2021). Read 2 October 2026.
- Terms of Service, section 6 (Happiness Guarantee), Simply Maid. Read 2 October 2026. Report within 48 hours; a re-clean completed within seven business days; a fair credit or refund if it is still not right.