Getting your full deposit back starts with one thing: leaving the property in the same condition you found it. For tenants across Bristol and Bath, that means a professional end of tenancy clean, and Urban Cleaning has helped hundreds of renters across Bristol and Bath do exactly that.

What Is End of Tenancy Cleaning?

End of tenancy cleaning (also called move-out cleaning or checkout cleaning) is a thorough, top-to-bottom clean of a rental property when a tenant moves out. Unlike a regular clean, it covers areas that are often neglected during day-to-day living: inside ovens, behind appliances, window tracks, skirting boards, and more.

Most tenancy agreements require the property to be returned in a professionally cleaned condition. Failing this is one of the most common reasons landlords deduct from deposits.

Our End of Tenancy Cleaning Checklist

Our end of tenancy cleaning service is comprehensive and covers:

Kitchen

Oven interior deep clean (including racks, door glass, and grill pan)
Hob, extractor hood, and splashbacks
All cupboards and drawers, inside and out
Fridge/freezer defrost and clean (if applicable)
Sink and taps descaled and polished
Worktops and tiles sanitised

Bathrooms

Toilet descaled and sanitised
Bath and/or shower enclosure including tiles and grout
Sink and taps descaled
Mirrors cleaned
Flooring mopped

Throughout the Property

All rooms hoovered and mopped
Skirting boards, doors, and door frames wiped
Window sills and window tracks cleaned
Light switches and plug sockets wiped
Carpets hoovered (carpet shampooing available as an add-on)
Cobwebs removed

Case Study: Deposit Returned in Full in Redland

A tenant in Redland, Bristol rented a two-bedroom Victorian terrace for three years. After cooking heavily and having pets, the property needed serious attention, particularly the oven, bathroom tiles, and carpets.

Urban Cleaning completed a full end of tenancy clean over one day. The oven, which had years of grease buildup, was restored to near-new condition. The bathroom tile grout was cleaned and brightened, and all carpets were professionally hoovered.

The landlord's checkout report came back with zero cleaning deductions. The tenant's full deposit was returned.

How to Book

We recommend booking your end of tenancy clean at least 48 hours before your checkout inspection. We can often accommodate same-week bookings for properties across Bristol and Bath.

Areas We Cover

We provide end of tenancy cleaning across Bristol, Bath and the surrounding area, including: Clifton, Redland, Cotham, Bedminster, Southville, Bishopston, Easton, St Pauls, Horfield, Filton, Henleaze, Westbury-on-Trym, Nailsea, Bath, Keynsham, Saltford, Midsomer Norton, and surrounding areas.

Not sure if we cover your area? Get in touch and we'll let you know.

What Landlords Look For in a Checkout Clean

When a landlord or letting agent carries out a checkout inspection, they work from the original inventory. Any difference from the move-in condition that goes beyond fair wear and tear can result in a deduction. The areas they look at most closely are:

Oven and hob: grease buildup is one of the most common deductions
Bathrooms: limescale on taps, staining in the toilet, and mould on grout all get flagged
Carpets: footprints, staining, and embedded dirt often require professional extraction, which our carpet and upholstery cleaning service can handle alongside the end of tenancy clean
Windows: both the glass and the tracks are checked
Skirting boards and doors: marks and scuffs are noticed more than tenants expect

A professional clean removes these issues properly. It also gives you documentation that the clean was carried out, which is useful if any dispute arises.

Do I Need a Guarantee?

Some letting agents require a deposit protection guarantee, which means if any cleaning issues are flagged at the checkout, the cleaning company will return and address them at no extra charge. We offer this as part of our service, so your deposit protection is covered whether the inspection happens the next day or a week later.

What Happens If I Leave It to the Last Minute?

We understand that moving is stressful and things often come together at the last minute. We regularly carry out same-day and next-day bookings across Bristol and Bath for exactly this reason. If your checkout is coming up and you need something arranged quickly, get in touch and we will do our best to fit you in.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does an end of tenancy clean take? A typical one or two-bedroom property takes between three and five hours. Larger properties or those in particularly heavy condition may take longer.

Do I need to be present? No. As long as we have access to the property, we can carry out the clean without you there. Many tenants arrange key handover directly with us.

Can you clean on weekends? Yes. We work seven days a week and can accommodate weekend bookings across Bristol and Bath.

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