End of Tenancy Cleaning in Edinburgh

End-of-tenancy cleaning is the big one in Edinburgh. Letting agents and landlords usually inspect against a checklist, especially in rented flats around Leith, Gorgie and Stockbridge. Our cleaners focus on the areas that tend to be questioned at handover, including the oven, cupboards, bathroom scale, floors and dust on skirting. We cannot promise a deposit result, because that sits between tenant and landlord, but we can clean to an agent-acceptable specification.

A pre-move-in clean is best booked before the removal van arrives. Empty rooms are easier to clean properly, particularly in older sandstone tenements where dust gathers on high skirting, sash window frames and internal ledges. In new-build apartments such as The Engine Yard on Leith Walk, EH6 5DS, the job can be more about fine dust, stickers, kitchen units and bathroom polish. Clean first, then bring in furniture.

Sellers in Edinburgh also book move-out cleans after completion dates are agreed. A cleaned property photographs better, smells fresher and gives buyers a better first handover, especially in flats where shared stairwells make the arrival feel more exposed. Around West Coates, EH12 5QJ, apartments at The Crescent at Donaldson's and The Playfair at Donaldson's can need careful work around fitted kitchens, glass and hard flooring. We can also clean after furniture has been removed, which usually gives better access behind beds, sofas and freestanding appliances.

Post-renovation builders' cleans are another common booking. Edinburgh homes with sandstone walls, slate roofs and older plaster can create fine dust after even modest work. Kitchens, bathrooms and hallway floors often need more than a standard weekly clean after trades have finished. We can help with dust removal, interior windows, floor cleaning and wipe-downs of fixtures, but heavy waste removal or specialist hazardous materials are not part of a standard move clean.

• End-of-tenancy clean before key handback
• Moving-in deep clean before furniture arrives
• Move-out clean for owned property
• Post-renovation builders' clean
• One-off deep clean after an empty property period

End-of-tenancy cleaning is tighter than a normal deep clean. Agents inspect what they can see, open and touch, so the clean needs to go beyond surfaces. In Edinburgh, that often means inside kitchen cupboards, around extractor fans, behind movable appliances and along high dust lines in older flats. A tenement around Dean Village or Stockbridge can have deep skirting and tall windows, which makes the detail work slower.

The kitchen standard normally includes the oven, hob, extractor, sink, taps, cupboard interiors, drawer interiors, worktops, tiles and floor. Fridges should be emptied before we arrive, and freezers should be defrosted if internal cleaning is required. Around student-heavy rental areas near the University of Edinburgh, kitchens can need extra time after shared use. We price by size, but condition can affect the final clean plan.

Bathrooms are checked closely because scale and mould marks are easy to spot. Our cleaners work on taps, shower screens, bath panels, basins, toilets, tiles, grout and sealant edges. In properties close to the Water of Leith, including parts of Gorgie and Stockbridge, damp air and older ventilation can leave more residue around corners. We clean what is reachable and safe within the agreed scope.

Floors, interior windows, skirting boards, door frames, light switches and reachable light fittings are also covered. Carpets can be vacuumed as standard, with professional carpet cleaning available from £25 per room. Many tenancy agreements ask for carpets to be professionally cleaned, especially where pets have been present. Check your lease before booking, then add the service if needed.

• Kitchen and bathroom deep clean
• Inside oven where included
• Behind movable appliances
• Inside cupboards and drawers
• All floors cleaned
• Interior windows cleaned
• Skirting boards and door frames wiped
• No dust left on reachable surfaces

Flats make up 57.3% of Edinburgh housing, so access planning matters. Many older properties have shared stairs, controlled entry systems and limited parking for loading cleaning kit. Please give us the floor level, entry code and parking instructions when you book. It saves time on streets around Newhaven, Stockbridge and Leith Walk.

Traditional Edinburgh buildings often use sandstone, slate and timber sash and case windows. These materials look good, but they collect dust differently from modern plasterboard and uPVC. Deep skirting, panel doors and older window frames need slower cloth work. We choose cleaning products with the surface in mind, especially around natural stone or older timber.

New-build apartments need a different approach. Developments listed include The Crescent at Donaldson's and The Playfair at Donaldson's at West Coates, EH12 5QJ, plus Waterfront Plaza at 100 West Harbour Road, EH5 1PN. These homes often have integrated appliances, glass panels and modern hard floors. Fine dust from recent works can settle inside cupboards and along plinths even after a builder has left.

Larger homes around Cammo Road, EH4 8AW, and terraced or semi-detached properties elsewhere in the city need more hours on bathrooms, stairs and utility spaces. A 3-bed house typically takes 5-7 hours, depending on condition. A 1-bed flat usually takes 3-4 hours. If the property has been empty, renovated or heavily used, tell us before we quote.