Bond cleaning cost calculator
Work out a realistic price for a bond clean (also called end of lease cleaning) before you book. Set the number of bedrooms, bathrooms, carpets and whether you need the oven done, and the calculator gives you a ballpark range based on typical Australian bond cleaning prices. Use it to sanity-check a quote or to price up a job.
Price up your bond clean
How many bedrooms are in the property.
Include en-suites and separate toilets.
Number of carpeted rooms you want steam cleaned.
A deep oven clean is usually priced as an extra.
A ballpark range from typical Australian prices. Confirm the exact figure with your cleaner.
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What goes into the price
A bond clean is priced by how much there is to clean, not by the hour. Cleaners start from a base price for a small property and add for each extra bedroom and bathroom, because more rooms means more time, more products and more surfaces to bring up to an end of lease standard. Carpets and ovens are usually priced as separate line items, since both need specialist equipment and a lot of extra time.
Enter the number of bedrooms and bathrooms, how many carpeted rooms need cleaning, and whether you want the oven done.
See a low-to-high ballpark and a typical mid-market figure based on typical Australian bond cleaning prices.
Take your range to a local cleaning company with the property details and ask them to confirm a firm price.
Save a one-page PDF of your estimate to keep or share with your landlord or agent.
Estimate = base price + bedrooms + bathrooms + carpets + oven extras Why bond cleaning quotes vary so much
Size, condition and extras move the price
The same number of bedrooms can be a cheap clean or an expensive one. A lightly used unit handed back tidy costs far less than one that needs grease, soap scum and grime shifted before it will pass the final inspection. Carpet steam cleaning, oven cleaning and inside windows are the extras that swing the total most, which is why two quotes for the "same" job can look very different.
The job goes to the cleaner who answers
When a tenant or landlord is ringing around for a bond clean, they usually book the first cleaner who picks up and gives a clear price. If your phone rings out while you are mid-job, that lead goes to the next name on the list. Hey Jodie answers every call 24/7 for cleaning businesses, takes the property details and books the slot, so you stop losing jobs to missed calls.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bond clean cost in Australia? +
As a rough guide, a studio or one-bed unit starts at around 200 to 320, a two-bed property is commonly 340 to 560, and larger three and four-bed homes run from roughly 560 upwards once carpet steam cleaning and an oven clean are added. Prices vary by area and by the condition of the property. Use the calculator above for a range based on your specific size and extras.
What affects the price of a bond clean? +
The main drivers are the number of bedrooms and bathrooms, whether carpets need steam cleaning, and whether the oven needs a deep clean. On top of that, the condition of the property, your location, and whether the clean has to pass the agent or landlord final inspection all push the price up or down. Extras like inside windows, balconies and appliances can add more.
Are carpet and oven cleaning included in the price? +
Not always. Many cleaners quote a base bond clean price and list carpet steam cleaning and oven cleaning as separate add-ons, because both take extra time and specialist equipment. The calculator lets you add carpeted rooms and an oven clean so your estimate reflects what you actually need. Always check what is and is not included before you book.
Is this estimate accurate? +
It is a realistic ballpark built from typical Australian bond cleaning prices, not a fixed quote. It is good for budgeting and for checking whether a quote you have been given looks fair. The real price depends on the condition of the property and the individual cleaner, so treat the range as a guide and confirm the exact figure with them.
How do I get an exact quote? +
Use this calculator to get your range, then contact a local end of lease cleaning company with the property details - number of bedrooms and bathrooms, carpets, oven, and the condition it is in. Most will give a firm price over the phone or after a quick look at photos. The estimate here is the starting point for that conversation, not a substitute for it.
Does a more expensive clean mean my bond is safer? +
Not on price alone, but a thorough bond clean that matches the entry condition report is the single biggest thing within your control. A cheap clean that misses the oven, soap scum or carpets can still trigger a bond deduction. Make sure the quote covers everything the final inspection will be checked against, and ask whether the cleaner offers a re-clean or bond-back guarantee.
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