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End of Lease Window Cleaning Adelaide
Bond cleans typically cover interior glass plus the sills and tracks, but exterior windows on a 2-storey property are almost always a separate add-on. A scoped window clean covers the full job (interior, exterior, tracks, sills, fly-screens) and you get a fixed written quote that flags any access restriction upfront.
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
- Interior glass: streak-free clean with squeegee or microfibre, no chemical residue on sills
- Exterior glass (single-storey / safely accessible from ground level or a low ladder)
- Sills and tracks: vacuumed, then wiped (this is where the dirt actually lives - and where agents check)
- Window frames: aluminium, timber or uPVC wiped with appropriate cleaner
- Fly-screens: removed where possible, brushed clean, rinsed, refitted
- Sliding-door tracks: deep-detailed (these accumulate years of dust and pet hair)
- Skylights interior glass (where safely accessible from indoors)
- Mirrors and glass splashbacks throughout the property (on request)
- Glass shower screen polished and descaled (if separately booked)
- Spot-check pass after drying to catch any streaks before the cleaner leaves
Usually NOT included (quote add-ons)
- Exterior windows on a 2-storey property or anything requiring a ladder above 2.4m
- Roof-access windows or windows requiring abseiling, scaffolding or boom lift
- Repair of broken glass, cracked seals, or fly-screen replacement
- Removal of paint splatter or builder residue (specialist service, separate quote)
- Cleaning solar panels
- Removing window decals, stickers or contact film
Add-ons are quoted as separate line items so you can see exactly what you're paying for.
Cost
What windows costs in Adelaide (2026)
Window cleaning is usually quoted as a fixed-price add-on to a bond clean, or as a standalone job for renters who only need the windows done. Single-storey homes are typically $60-$150 for the full house, interior and exterior. 2-storey or properties with hard-to-access windows are quoted on inspection.
| Item | Adelaide range |
|---|---|
| Interior windows only (unit / apartment) | $50 - $100 |
| Interior + exterior (single-storey 2-bedroom) | $70 - $130 |
| Interior + exterior (single-storey 3-bedroom) | $90 - $170 |
| Interior + exterior (single-storey 4-bedroom) | $120 - $220 |
| Tracks and sills detail only (whole property) | $50 - $120 |
| Fly-screens (per screen, removed and washed) | $8 - $15 |
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 interior glass, sills and tracks of windows are normally expected to be cleaned at handover; exterior glass and inaccessible windows are more often treated as fair wear and tear, especially where they were not noted as clean on the start-of-tenancy condition report. Where a lease term requires a method or specific cleaner regardless of condition, that term may be inconsistent with the Act - the standard is 'reasonably clean'. This is general information; confirm with CBS or a tenancy advice service.
Read the RTA guideWhy this service matters
Where the bond is most often lost
- Window tracks and sills are one of the most-overlooked items at the inspection. They accumulate years of dust, dead insects and pet hair, and agents lift the runner to check.
- Interior glass is in scope for almost every bond clean - exterior glass is almost always not. Booking the full window service avoids a 'we did interior only' surprise on the day.
- Fly-screens that are clogged with dust look fine from inside but fail an exterior inspection. They are cheap to brush and rinse if scoped from the start.
- If a window is unsafe to clean externally (above 2.4m, no anchor points, no balcony access), no reputable Adelaide cleaner will go up - this is a safety boundary, not an upsell. The agent should accept the limitation under fair wear and tear.
Related services
Other end of lease services
Frequently asked questions
Are windows included in a standard bond clean?
Interior windows, sills and tracks are almost always included in a bond clean. Exterior windows on a 2-storey property, anything requiring a ladder, and fly-screens are almost always separate add-ons. Ask your cleaner exactly what their bond clean covers under 'windows' before booking - this is one of the most common scope surprises on the day.
How much does end of lease window cleaning cost in Adelaide?
Single-storey 2-bedroom interior + exterior is typically $70-$130. Single-storey 3-bedroom is $90-$170. Tracks-and-sills only is $50-$120 if your windows are already clean and only the runners need detail. Fly-screens are typically $8-$15 per screen if removed, brushed and rinsed.
Can the cleaner do 2-storey exterior windows?
Only if the upper windows are safely accessible from a low ladder (typically up to 2.4m) or from an upstairs balcony. Anything requiring extension ladders, scaffolding or a boom lift is outside scope for most general end of lease cleaners. A dedicated commercial window cleaner can handle it, but it is a separate trade. If your property has unsafe-access upper windows, the agent generally cannot require you to clean them where it would be unsafe.
Will the cleaner remove window stickers, decals or contact film?
Standard cleaners will not remove decals or contact film as part of a window clean - removal can damage the glass, the stickers may be the property of the landlord, and it is a separate trade. If decals were not on the start-of-tenancy condition report, raise that with the agent. If you want them removed, get the agent's written agreement first.
Do I need windows cleaned if it has just rained?
Adelaide weather is the small enemy here. A clean done on a windy or rainy day will still produce a streak-free result inside, but exterior glass can pick up new water spots within a day or two. Most cleaners will reschedule a same-week exterior wash if the weather is forecast to be poor on the day, or will return for a quick spot-check the morning of the inspection. Discuss when you book.
What about skylights?
Interior skylight glass is in scope where safely accessible from indoors with a low ladder. Exterior skylights and roof-access glass are not in scope for general end of lease cleaners - safety risk. Most agents accept this.
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