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Bond Clean Cost by Bedrooms in Adelaide (2026)
Bedroom count is the single biggest driver of a bond clean quote in Adelaide. Bathroom count is a close second. This guide walks through what an honest fixed-price quote looks like at each bedroom band in 2026, why the ranges are as wide as they are, and which specific factors push a number to the bottom or the top of its band. Use it to sanity-check any quote you receive and to plan your budget against the standard set by section 69(3) of the Residential Tenancies Act 1995 (SA) - the test is 'reasonably clean', having regard to fair wear and tear, not 'spotless'. Pair this page with the cost calculator at /tools/cost-calculator if you want a more precise number for your specific property.
TL;DR
- 1-bedroom unit $200-$350, 2-bedroom unit $250-$400, 3-bedroom house $350-$600, 4-bedroom house $500-$800, 5+ bedroom $700-$1,200+.
- Adding a second bathroom typically adds $50-$100 more than adding a second bedroom does.
- Carpets, windows, walls and garage are quoted as separate add-ons. They are not bundled into the per-bedroom price.
- Property condition swings each range by roughly 30%. A tidy property quotes at the bottom of its band, a neglected property near the top.
Real ranges
What this actually costs in Adelaide (2026)
Fixed-price ranges from research into local Adelaide operators and renter forums. Pair the range with the factors below it - that is how you sanity-check any quote you receive.
| Item | Adelaide range |
|---|---|
| 1-bedroom unit / apartment | $200 - $350 |
| 2-bedroom unit / apartment | $250 - $400 |
| 3-bedroom house | $350 - $600 |
| 4-bedroom house | $500 - $800 |
| 5+ bedroom / large house | $700 - $1200 |
| Carpet steam clean (whole 3-bed house add-on) | $130 - $250 |
| Window clean add-on (interior + exterior) | $60 - $150 |
| Hourly rate (where quoted hourly) | $45/hr - $65/hr |
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What's in scope
What a fixed-price quote should cover
Independent cleaners in our network quote on this scope. If a quote excludes any of these items, ask why - and get the exclusion in writing before booking.
- 1-bedroom unit ($200-$350): kitchen and bathroom deep clean, 1 bedroom and 1 living area, hard floors mopped, interior windows wiped. Typically 3-5 hours of work for a 2-person team.
- 2-bedroom unit ($250-$400): adds the second bedroom and (usually) a second bathroom or larger living area. 4-6 hours for a 2-person team.
- 3-bedroom house ($350-$600): standard suburban 3-bed 1-2 bath with separate kitchen, living, dining. 5-8 hours for a 2-3 person team. The most common Adelaide bond clean booking.
- 4-bedroom house ($500-$800): adds another bedroom and usually another bathroom plus a study or media room. 8-12 hours for a 3-person team, often split across 2 visits.
- 5+ bedroom or large house ($700-$1,200+): typically a 4-5 person team across a full day. Multiple bathrooms, multiple living areas, larger kitchens, more glass, more skirting.
- Each range covers the standard bond clean scope - kitchen (including inside the oven), bathrooms, bedrooms, living areas, interior windows, floors, light fittings and exhaust fans, skirting boards, switches, door frames.
- Each range does NOT include carpet steam cleaning, exterior windows on a 2-storey property, wall washing, garage clean-out, blinds, balconies or outdoor areas. Those are separate add-ons.
What moves the price
The factors that push a quote up or down
Properties with the same bedroom count almost never quote the same. These are the factors that drive the gap.
- Bathroom count. Each additional bathroom adds approximately $50-$100 to the base bond clean price - bathrooms are slower to clean than bedrooms because of grout, descaling and the toilet base.
- Property condition at handover. A property kept tidy quotes at the bottom of its band. A long tenancy with smokers, pets or neglected wet areas pushes the quote 20-40% higher.
- Oven condition. A heavily-used oven can add 1-2 hours by itself - on a 1-bedroom unit that is the difference between $250 and $350. Some operators charge a separate oven add-on if it is severe.
- Property size at the same bedroom count. A 3-bedroom 90sqm townhouse quotes lower than a 3-bedroom 180sqm suburban home, even though both are '3-bedroom'.
- Layout. Open-plan single-storey is fastest. Multi-level townhouses and properties with split living spaces add time.
- Outdoor / balcony / patio. A small courtyard or balcony is often included. A large balcony with tile and glass takes time and may be quoted as an add-on.
- Access. Easy parking and ground floor is the standard. Difficult parking and walk-up stairs to upper-floor units adds time for loading and moving equipment.
- Add-ons selected. Carpets, exterior windows, walls, garage all sit outside the per-bedroom range and are quoted as separate line items.
Avoid quote traps
The traps that turn a $300 quote into a $450 bill
Every item below is a real pattern seen in the Adelaide market. Insist on a fixed written quote that names the property and the scope.
- A flat rate quoted by phone for any 3-bedroom house. A real fixed quote needs information about your specific property - bathrooms, oven condition, carpet count, add-ons. A blanket number is a number that gets renegotiated on the day.
- '1-bedroom from $99'. Below the bottom of the band, with no explanation of what is excluded. Almost always either a stripped-down scope (no oven, no inside cupboards) or an hourly rate dressed up as a fixed price.
- 'Carpets included' that turns out to mean vacuuming, not a steam clean. Confirm in writing whether carpet steam clean is included and what method (hot water extraction / truck-mount).
- A 4-bedroom quoted at the same price as a 3-bedroom. Either the 3-bedroom quote was too high or the 4-bedroom quote is genuinely going to be a problem - too low to do the job properly.
- Ex-GST in some quotes, GST-inclusive in others. Compare like with like.
- Hourly with no cap, especially on 4+ bedroom houses. The job runs long, the bill runs longer. If hourly is the only option, demand a written cap.
DIY or pay a cleaner?
The honest call against the s 69(3) standard
Bedroom count is also the biggest predictor of whether DIY is realistic. A tidy 1-bedroom unit with a clean oven is a genuinely achievable DIY job for 12-16 hours of focused work, and saves you $200-$350. A 3-bedroom 2-bathroom house is at the edge of what most renters can do without burning out (especially if you are also packing). A 4+ bedroom house is almost always going to be cheaper in real terms to pay independent cleaners for, because the time cost of doing it yourself is high and the risk of missing something the agent flags is higher. A pragmatic split for a 3-bedroom house: DIY the bedrooms, living areas and laundry; pay for the kitchen (including oven), the bathroom(s) and any carpets. Get matched with up to 3 independent Adelaide cleaners and ask each for a fixed written quote on just that partial scope. The /guides/diy-vs-professional-bond-clean guide walks through the decision in more detail and against the s 69(3) standard.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a bond clean for a 1-bedroom apartment in Adelaide?
$200-$350 for a fixed-price bond clean on a standard 1-bedroom unit or apartment in Adelaide in 2026. Bottom of the range applies to a tidy property with a clean oven, no carpets to steam, no exterior balcony, easy parking. Top of the range applies if the unit has been heavily used, has stubborn wet area build-up, or includes a separate study or sunroom.
How much is a bond clean for a 3-bedroom house in Adelaide?
$350-$600 for the most common Adelaide booking - a 3-bedroom 1-2 bathroom suburban house. Add roughly $130-$250 for carpet steam clean across the whole house if you have carpets, $60-$150 for interior + exterior window clean, $50-$120 for a garage clean-out. Total spend with all add-ons typically lands in the $500-$900 range.
How much is a bond clean for a 4-bedroom house in Adelaide?
$500-$800 for a standard 4-bedroom 2-bathroom Adelaide house in 2026. The top of the range applies to larger homes (180sqm+), multi-level layouts, neglected oven and wet areas, or properties with carpet throughout. With carpets and exterior windows added, total spend often lands in the $700-$1,100 range.
How much is a bond clean for a 5-bedroom or larger house?
$700-$1,200+ for a 5+ bedroom house in Adelaide in 2026, with the top of the range applying to larger executive homes, multi-bathroom layouts and properties that have been heavily used. At this size most operators send a 4-5 person team across a full day and quote with add-ons listed separately. Expect total spend with carpets, exterior windows and a garage to land in the $1,000-$1,800 range.
Does an extra bathroom add more to the price than an extra bedroom?
Yes. A second bathroom typically adds $50-$100 more than a second bedroom does, because bathrooms are slower to clean than bedrooms - grout scrubbing, shower screen descaling, the toilet base and behind, exhaust fans and tiled floors all take longer than vacuuming a carpeted bedroom and wiping skirtings.
Why does the same bedroom count quote at such different prices?
Property condition is the swing factor. A 3-bedroom house kept tidy throughout the tenancy quotes at the bottom of the $350-$600 band. The same 3-bedroom house with a neglected oven, smoker residue, stubborn shower scale and pet dander quotes at the top - or higher with add-ons. Size at the same bedroom count also matters: a 90sqm townhouse and a 180sqm suburban home are both '3-bedroom' but they are not the same job.
What is and is not included in the per-bedroom price?
Included: kitchen (with inside the oven), bathroom(s), all bedrooms, living areas, hard floors, interior windows, skirting boards, switches and door frames, light fittings, exhaust fans, accessible cobwebs, bins rinsed. NOT included: carpet steam clean, exterior windows on a 2-storey property, full wall wash, garage clean-out, blinds, balconies, outdoor areas. Those sit outside the per-bedroom range and are quoted as separate add-ons.
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