End Of Lease Carpet Cleaning Brisbane

How much does end of lease carpet cleaning cost in Brisbane

When you’re preparing to move out in Brisbane, end-of-lease carpet cleaning costs can vary. For a small one-bedroom apartment, you might spend around $100. Larger homes, however, could see costs exceeding $300, depending on the number of rooms and the state of the carpets. A standard three-bedroom home falls somewhere in between these figures.

To give you an idea, a comprehensive bond clean that includes the entire house, oven, windows, and carpets typically ranges from $308 to $440 for a three-bedroom home. Our service focuses solely on carpet cleaning, which represents just a part of that total cost.

We provide quotes based on the entire job rather than by square metre. The price we give you over the phone remains unchanged unless something unexpected arises at the property. When you call or message, let us know the number of bedrooms, living areas, any stairs, and if pets were present, so we can offer a fixed price.

What affects the price of your carpet clean

Number and size of rooms: More carpet requires more time and effort, increasing the cost. Cleaning a small one-bedroom unit is quicker, while a five-bedroom house with multiple living areas can take most of the day.

Stairs: These take more time to clean than open areas and usually incur an additional charge.

Stain severity: Basic light cleaning is included in the initial price, but heavy staining, pet urine treatment, and specialised stain removal may increase the cost.

Pet soiling: If pets were present, treatments for fleas, urine, and extra deodorising will add to the price.

Accessibility: Apartments with limited parking, lifts, or stair-only access extend the job time. Let us know if you live in an inner-city apartment so we can plan accordingly.

Carpet type: Wool and wool-blend carpets require more gentle cleaning and take longer to dry than synthetic ones. Most rental properties in Brisbane have nylon or polypropylene carpets, which are easier to handle.

If you had pets, booking a flea treatment along with the carpet cleaning is wise. Fleas can lay eggs in carpets and furniture, hatching long after the pet has gone. Property managers are aware of this, and many pet-friendly leases require professional flea treatment at move-out.

Carpestology handles both carpet cleaning and pest control, streamlining the process. You’ll benefit from having a single visit, avoiding multiple call-out fees, and ensuring the flea treatment follows a fresh, clean carpet, enhancing its effectiveness.

Pest control might be required as part of your lease

Consult the lease agreement for your property. In Queensland, it is common for pet-friendly agreements to include a provision that mandates professional pest control measures, including flea control, before moving out. Some may even require that the pest control is done by an approved pest controller who provides a tax invoice.

Carpestology is licensed properly to perform pest control and issues an invoice that complies with regulations for both carpet steam cleaning and the treatment for fleas.

Our end-of-lease carpet cleaning service

Booking and arrival

When you reach out for a quote, we gather details about your property. We ask about the number of rooms, any stairs, whether pets lived there, and known stains or problem areas. We also want to know when your final inspection is scheduled. This helps us offer a fixed price and schedule a convenient time that aligns with your inspection date.

On the day of the cleaning, Matt will send a text or call to let you know he’s on the way, so you won’t be left wondering. We come equipped with a portable extraction unit for apartments and units, or a truck-mounted system for houses with driveway access. And don’t worry, we leave our shoes at the door.

Our steam cleaning method

First, we walk through the property to confirm which rooms need cleaning. We apply a pre-spray to the carpet, focusing on high-traffic areas, doorways, and visible stains or heavily soiled spots. Stains receive individual treatment with the right cleaning agents. We let the solution sit for a few minutes to break down the dirt.

Next, we use a wand to inject hot water and cleaning solution into the carpet fibres under pressure. This helps loosen and lift the dirt, which is then extracted through high-powered suction. We make overlapping passes to ensure complete coverage. After that, we perform drying passes to remove as much moisture as possible.

Finally, we walk through the property with you to inspect each room together, ensuring everything meets your satisfaction.

Drying time and safe return to your property

After we finish cleaning, your carpets should feel dry to the touch within one to three hours. This timeframe can be even shorter if the weather is dry and there’s good airflow in your home. However, during Brisbane’s humid summers, especially in closed-up apartments, drying can take longer. To help speed up the process, open windows where possible, switch on ceiling fans, keep the air conditioning running if the power is on, and leave internal doors open to encourage air circulation.

Once the carpet feels dry, you can walk on it wearing clean socks. However, it’s best to wait a full 24 hours before placing furniture back on the carpet or allowing heavy foot traffic. This timing usually works well for end-of-lease cleanings since the property is often empty by then.

Documenting with before and after photos

If you request it, we’ll document problem areas like heavily stained spots, pet messes, or traffic lane marks with before and after photos. We’ll send these images along with your invoice and cleaning certificate, which can be handy if your property manager raises any questions during inspection.

Our bond back guarantee for carpet cleaning

We stand by our work. If your property manager isn’t satisfied with the carpet cleaning, we’ll return to re-clean the carpets at no extra charge, aiming to do this the same day if possible. Our guarantee specifically covers the carpet cleaning services we provide. It does not extend to other areas like kitchens or bathrooms; those are usually handled by your general bond cleaner. When it comes to the carpets, rest assured, we’ve got everything covered for you.

What happens if your property manager asks for a re-clean?

Send us your inspection email or photographs taken by your agent. We will go through the items pointed out by your agent, schedule another visit at your convenience, and clean those specific areas again free of charge. No additional call-out fee, no cost for the remediation work, and our goal is to be able to complete the task on the same day that your agent notices it.

When to book your end of lease carpet clean

Arrange for the carpet cleaning service to coincide with your final inspection as much as possible, even going as far as scheduling it on the same day as the other cleaning services or the following day. Carpets must be cleaned last because you have already taken out all your possessions, and the bond cleaning team will have finished their work, so there’s less risk of dirty footprints being made over freshly cleaned carpet.

As a general guideline, please inform us about your move-out date 3 to 5 days in advance in regular weeks, or up to a week in advance if you will be moving out in the last days of the month, when we have higher demand. In case of emergency or urgent situations, please contact us anyway. We often have capacity the same day or next day, especially for smaller jobs.