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Bond Cleaning Adelaide
You have a locked-in vacate date, a checklist from the agent, and a bond you cannot afford to lose. A full bond clean (also called exit cleaning or end of tenancy cleaning) is the one job that removes the most common reason agents claim on a bond. You get matched with up to 3 independent Adelaide cleaners who quote on a clear scope, in writing, with no obligation.
What's included
The scope you can expect
Independent cleaners in our network quote on this scope. If your property has unusual conditions (very dirty oven, lots of carpet, balconies, blinds), they price the add-ons separately so you see the breakdown.
Typically included
- Kitchen: oven (inside, racks, trays, glass door), cooktop and rangehood degreased, splashback, all benches, cupboards inside and out, sink and tapware polished, exhaust filter cleaned
- Bathroom(s): shower screen and tiles descaled, grout scrubbed, toilet inside and out (including base and behind), vanity, mirror, exhaust fan, tapware polished, tiled floors mopped
- Laundry: tub, taps, dryer lint filter, behind and under appliances where accessible, cupboards
- Bedrooms and living areas: skirting boards, light switches, power point covers, door frames and tops of doors wiped, wardrobes and drawers vacuumed inside and out
- Windows: interior glass, sills, tracks and frames wiped (exterior glass is a separate add-on for most cleaners)
- Floors: vacuum throughout, mop all hard floors (carpet steam clean is a separate add-on)
- Walls: spot clean of obvious marks and scuffs at handover (a full wall wash is usually a separate add-on)
- Wet areas: removal of soap scum, limescale, mould on silicone seals where reasonably possible
- Light fittings, ceiling fans, exhaust fans dusted and wiped
- Vents, air-conditioner filters wiped, return-air grilles dusted
- Cobwebs removed from ceilings, cornices, eaves where accessible
- Cupboards and drawers throughout the property cleaned inside and out
- Garbage and recycling bins rinsed, lids wiped
- A final walk-through before the cleaner leaves, against the agreed scope
Usually NOT included (quote add-ons)
- Carpet steam clean (separate add-on - see /services/carpet-steam-clean)
- Exterior windows on a 2-storey property or anything requiring a ladder above 2.4m
- Full wall wash (a spot-clean of marks is in scope; a top-to-bottom wash is an add-on)
- Garage clean-out (separate add-on - see /services/garage-clean)
- Outdoor areas: lawns, gardens, pool, decks
- Removing rubbish, furniture or personal items left in the property
- Pest control, fumigation, flea treatment - these need a licensed pest operator
Add-ons are quoted as separate line items so you can see exactly what you're paying for.
Cost
What bond clean costs in Adelaide (2026)
Real Adelaide 2026 ranges, from research into local operators and renter forums. Fixed price (not hourly) is the standard for a bond clean in this market. Price moves with bedroom count, bathroom count, oven condition, and how the property has been kept.
| 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 |
| Hourly rate (where quoted hourly) | $45/hr - $65/hr |
Why this matters under SA law
Under section 69(3) of the Residential Tenancies Act 1995 (SA), a tenant must leave the premises in a reasonable state of cleanliness, having regard to fair wear and tear. The standard is 'reasonably clean', not 'spotless'. A full bond clean is built around that standard: it covers the rooms and surfaces agents inspect most closely, removes the most common reason agents claim on a bond (cleaning), and gives you written evidence of the scope you paid for. Bond return itself is determined by you, your agent, and (if disputed) SACAT. This is general information, not legal advice - confirm your situation with CBS (131 882) or a tenancy advice service.
Read the RTA guideWhy this service matters
Where the bond is most often lost
- Cleaning is the single most common reason agents claim on a bond in SA. A thorough, scoped clean removes the most common dispute trigger before the inspection.
- A fixed written quote on a clear scope is your evidence: you paid for a defined bond clean, you can show what was included, and any agent claim has to be tested against that.
- An agent can recommend a cleaner but generally cannot compel you to use a specific one if the property already meets the s 69(3) standard. You choose who quotes.
- If an agent does dispute the clean, CBS gives the other party 14 days to dispute a claim, attempts conciliation, then may refer the matter to SACAT - and your scoped invoice plus dated photos are your strongest evidence.
Related services
Other end of lease services
Frequently asked questions
Is a bond clean the same as a regular house clean?
No. A regular clean is surface-level (vacuum, mop, wipe-downs). A bond clean is the deepest residential clean - inside the oven, inside cupboards and drawers, exhaust filters, skirtings, switches, tracks, behind appliances where accessible. The job is built around what an Adelaide agent inspects at the end of a tenancy, not what you would do on a Saturday morning.
How much does a bond clean cost in Adelaide in 2026?
Real Adelaide ranges: 1-bedroom unit $200-$350, 2-bedroom unit $250-$400, 3-bedroom house $350-$600, 4-bedroom house $500-$800, 5+ bedroom houses $700-$1,200+. Carpets, windows, walls and garage are usually quoted as separate add-ons. Anyone giving you a flat price by phone without seeing photos or knowing the bedroom and bathroom count is either guessing or planning to renegotiate on the day - insist on a fixed written quote.
Do bond cleaners guarantee my bond back?
No. No cleaner and no platform can guarantee bond return. Bond return is determined by you, your landlord or agent, and (if disputed) by SACAT under the Residential Tenancies Act 1995 (SA). What a good bond clean does is remove the most common reason agents claim on a bond (cleaning) and give you written evidence of the scope. Some independent cleaners offer their own re-clean guarantee - a free return visit within 48-72 hours if the agent flags the clean. That arrangement is between you and the cleaner. Confirm it in writing before you book.
How long does a bond clean take?
Roughly 3-5 hours for a 1-2 bedroom unit, 5-8 hours for a 3-bedroom house, and 8-12+ hours for a 4+ bedroom house. Heavy oven build-up, neglected wet areas and a long tenancy with smokers can push it longer. Most cleaners send a 2-3 person team to keep the job to a single day.
Should I be there during the bond clean?
No need. Most cleaners pick up keys, complete the job, and either drop keys to the agent or hand them back to you. Be available by phone in case the cleaner finds something outside scope (a very dirty oven, a missed carpet steam) and needs to confirm an add-on. Pay only after the scope is met.
What if the agent rejects the clean?
Calm steps. Ask for the rejection in writing, with the specific items the agent says fail the standard. Compare it against the scope on your bond clean invoice. If the items were inside scope, contact the cleaner - most independent cleaners offer a free re-clean within 48-72 hours. If the items were outside scope, the question is whether they were 'reasonably clean' under s 69(3) RTA SA - take dated photos and consider a free chat with a tenancy advice service. See the guide at /guides/what-to-do-if-your-agent-rejects-the-clean.
How do I get matched with an Adelaide bond cleaner?
Tell us your suburb, bedrooms, bathrooms, preferred vacate date, and any add-ons (carpets, windows, oven). We share your request with up to 3 independent Adelaide cleaners. They send fixed written quotes within 24 hours. You compare and book directly with the cleaner you trust. No obligation if no quote suits.
Get matched with Adelaide cleaners who quote on this exact scope
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