You are moving out. Your landlord or lettings agent will inspect. Your deposit—the money you paid at the start—is on the line. If the property is not spotless, they can withhold part of it for cleaning. Or all of it.
End of tenancy cleaning is not a regular clean. It is an inspection-ready deep clean designed to pass a landlord walkthrough and get your deposit back in full. In Ireland, this costs €200–€500 depending on property size and condition.
This guide explains what it costs, what is included, and why professional end of tenancy cleaning is often cheaper than losing part of your deposit.
| Property Type | Cost Range | Time Required |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Bed Apartment | €200–€280 | 4–5 hours |
| 2-Bed Apartment | €280–€380 | 5–7 hours |
| 3-Bed House | €380–€500 | 7–10 hours |
| 4+ Bed House | €500+ | 10+ hours (often split over 2 days) |
These are thorough forensic cleans designed to pass landlord inspection. The cost is an investment in getting your full deposit back. One stain the landlord doesn't like can cost you €100–€500+ of your deposit. Professional cleaning is insurance.
The property is cleaned to the standard a landlord expects for a new tenant. Nothing is missed. Every wall, ceiling, corner, and fixture is spotless.
Interior of oven degreased. Hob burners removed and cleaned. Backsplash degreased. Any splatter removed.
Interior cleaned thoroughly. Shelves wiped. Any ice removed. Ready for the next tenant.
Carpets cleaned (steam cleaned if needed). Hard floors stripped and waxed if required. No stains left.
Grout scrubbed. Tiles polished. Every fixture descaled. Looks brand new.
Inside and outside windows cleaned. Frames and sills wiped. Crystal clear.
Light switches, door handles, skirting boards, cupboard interiors. Everything. The property is inspection-ready.
€0 cost. 16–20 hours of your time. Likely to miss spots landlord notices. Risk: full or partial deposit deduction.
€250–€400 cost. 4–8 hours of labour. Inspection-ready standard. Risk: minimal. You get deposit back.
The math is simple. Lose €300–€500 of your deposit to cleaning issues, or spend €300 on professional cleaning and keep your deposit. Professional cleaning is the smart choice.
I did a move-out clean myself and thought I did a good job. The landlord dinged me €200 for "dust on skirting boards and grout that wasn't clean enough." Professional end of tenancy clean would have cost €280 and I would have gotten my full deposit back. Lesson learned.
– Emma, CorkNo service can legally guarantee a deposit return because the landlord's standard is subjective. But professional end of tenancy cleaning dramatically improves your chances.
Professional cleaners know what landlords look for. We clean to that standard. If the landlord still withholds money, it is usually for something outside normal cleaning (damage, missing items). Our job is to make sure dirt and grime are not the reason.
We have helped over 1,000 tenants pass landlord inspection. Our standard is what agents accept.
Professional end of tenancy cleaning is the difference between keeping your deposit and losing it.
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