Move-In & Move-Out Cleaning in Vancouver, BC
More than half of Vancouver households rent, so every month thousands of keys change hands, from West End high-rises and Kitsilano walk-ups to Mount Pleasant character conversions and East Van basement suites. Sweepy Maids does the empty-home clean between those tenancies. We focus on the details that come up during a BC move-out inspection, so you can hand over the keys with confidence or move into a home that is properly clean.
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How a Vancouver Move-Out Inspection Actually Works
Under BC tenancy rules, the landlord and tenant inspect the unit together at the start and end of a tenancy and record its condition, usually on the Residential Tenancy Branch condition inspection report. At move-out, the landlord compares the unit against that original report. Normal wear and tear is expected. Dirt, grease and neglect are what lead to deposit deductions.
From experience, the same items come up on Vancouver walk-throughs again and again:
- Oven interiors and the glass between the door panes
- Range hood filters coated in grease, especially in small condo kitchens with weak venting
- Black mildew in shower silicone and on bathroom ceilings, caused by our damp winters
- Condensation stains and mould on aluminium window frames and sills
- Dusty baseboards, closet shelves and the top of the fridge
- Balcony sliding-door tracks full of grit
Our checklist is built around that list. Please read your own tenancy agreement for any special clauses. We clean to a high standard, but we do not give legal advice about deposits.
Strata Buildings: Plan the Move Before the Clean
In Yaletown, Coal Harbour, the West End, Olympic Village and the newer towers along Cambie and Marine Drive, the building's rules often decide the cleaning schedule. Many stratas need move bookings made days ahead, limit moves to weekday daytime hours, require elevator pads and charge a move fee. Concierge desks may want to know who is coming.
Share your building's move window and access details with us. We will book the crew so the clean finishes inside that window and your elevator time is not wasted. If parking is tight, a visitor stall or loading-bay spot helps a lot. Downtown street parking alone can slow the job down.
Houses, Vancouver Specials and Suites
East Vancouver, Renfrew-Collingwood, Killarney, Sunset and South Vancouver are full of Vancouver Specials and older bungalows with suites on the ground floor. A move clean in these homes often means cleaning two kitchens and a shared laundry. The lower suite may have less light and more moisture, so mildew behind the furniture and in closets is common. We can clean only the suite when one tenant moves, or the whole house when the property sells. Laneway homes in Kitsilano, Dunbar and Grandview get their own compact checklist.
Our Vancouver Move-Clean Checklist
Kitchen
- Inside and outside every cabinet, drawer and pantry shelf
- Oven interior, racks, door glass and the drawer under the oven
- Fridge and freezer inside, with seals and drawers pulled and washed
- Range hood exterior and filter degreased
- Dishwasher door, gaskets and filter area; microwave inside and out
- Counters, backsplash and sink descaled and polished
Bathrooms
- Toilet inside, outside and around the base and bolts
- Tub, tile, grout and glass; mildew treated on silicone where possible
- Vanity inside and out, mirror, fixtures and exhaust fan cover
Living areas and bedrooms
- Baseboards, doors, frames, switches and outlet covers
- Interior windows, sills and tracks; condensation marks removed
- Closets, shelves and rods; light wall scuff removal
- Balcony door tracks and the inside of the sliding door
- Hard floors vacuumed and washed; carpets vacuumed (steam cleaning is an add-on)
Moving Into a New Vancouver Place
A move-in clean is the same thorough service, done before you unpack. It is popular for presale completions in Marpole, Oakridge and River District, where construction dust settles in cabinets and window tracks. It is also popular when you take over a rental and want the bathrooms and kitchen sanitized before you use them. Book it for the day you get the keys, before the movers arrive.
Beat the End-of-Month Rush
Most Vancouver tenancies end on the last day of the month, so the 28th to the 1st is the busiest stretch of our calendar. Book one to two weeks ahead for those dates. If your move is mid-month, you will usually have more time slots to choose from.
Our hourly rate starts from $50 per hour (3-hour minimum). Move cleans are quoted on size and condition, so tell us about the home and we will confirm before we book.
For Landlords and Property Managers
If you own a rental condo in Gastown or manage a few suites in East Van, the days between tenancies are money. A professional turnover clean lets you photograph the unit for the listing, show it to applicants and complete a clean move-in inspection with the next tenant. We can coordinate directly with your building manager, pick up keys from a lockbox, and send photos when we finish, so you do not have to drive across town. Many landlords pair the clean with carpet cleaning in Vancouver for bedrooms that still have wall-to-wall carpet.
When a tenant has left a unit in rough shape, with heavy grease, smoke residue or neglected bathrooms, tell us when you book. Heavier jobs take more time, and we would rather quote honestly up front than surprise you on the day.
A Simple Moving-Week Timeline
- Two weeks before: book your elevator or loading bay, and book your clean for after the movers.
- A few days before: use up the food in the freezer, and arrange key or fob access for our team.
- Moving day: movers empty the unit, including the storage locker and balcony.
- Clean day: our team cleans the empty unit to the checklist above.
- Inspection: walk through with your landlord, using the move-in report for comparison.
- Within 24 hours: if anything on our list was missed, call us and we will re-clean it.
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Vancouver Move-In and Move-Out Cleaning FAQs
Do I need to be there during the move-out clean?
No. Many Vancouver clients leave a fob with the concierge or a key in a lockbox. We only need building access and water and power left on.
Can you clean a condo the same day as the move?
Yes, if the movers finish first. We clean best when the unit is completely empty, so book the clean for after your elevator booking.
Will this guarantee my damage deposit back?
No cleaner can guarantee that, because deductions can also be for damage. We clean the areas most often noted on BC move-out inspections, and the deposit decision rests with the landlord or the Residential Tenancy Branch.
Do you clean basement suites and laneway homes?
Yes. We clean suites on their own when a tenant leaves, or together with the main house when a property changes hands.
Can you remove mould from window frames?
We clean surface mildew and condensation stains on sills, frames and silicone. Mould inside walls or widespread water damage needs a remediation specialist.
What if something was missed?
Call us within 24 hours. Our 24-hour re-clean guarantee means we come back to fix anything on our checklist.
Book With Sweepy Maids
Sweepy Maids, 585 E 60th Ave, Vancouver, BC V5X 2A2. Call 1-888-292-0911 or request a free quote online. Insured, bonded and background-checked, with no travel fee and a 24-hour re-clean guarantee.
Move In Move Out Cleaning Services Built Around Your Date
Pick the clean that matches where you are in the move.
Move-Out Clean
For tenants and sellers. Every room cleaned to the standard a landlord or new buyer expects at final inspection.
Move-In Clean
For a new place before your furniture arrives. Cabinets, floors, and bathrooms cleaned before you unpack a single box.
Move-Out + Move-In Combo
Vacating one place and moving into another around the same date. Book both and we'll coordinate the timing.
Post-Construction Clean
For a newly built or renovated home. Construction dust and debris cleared so the space is actually livable.
Trusted Move Out Cleaning Reviews on Google in Vancouver
Sweepy Maids holds a 4.7 Google rating across Vancouver and the surrounding region. A good share of those reviews come from renters and landlords who booked us for exactly this kind of clean.
Sweepy Maids Vancouver
Address: 585 E 60th Ave, Vancouver, BC V5X 2A2
Service area: Vancouver, BC
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How Much Does Move In Move Out Cleaning Cost in Vancouver, BC?
We’re not going to post a flat number here, because a studio and a five-bedroom house don’t take the same amount of work. What actually changes the price:
- Unit size: more bedrooms and bathrooms means more time on-site
- Condition: a lived-in rental usually needs more work than a newly vacated, well-kept home
- Timeline: rush bookings around a tight move date may cost more than a clean booked a week or two out
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Amazing and professional move-out service! The team was incredibly efficient. They left the place absolutely spotless and made the whole process stress-free. Highly recommend! I am very happy I chose them.
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They did steam cleaning for my place. Its completely different than how other companies clean. The results were amazing, my bathrooms and kitchen look super clean. Will definitely use them in the future.
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I've been extremely impressed with the service provided by Sweepy Maids. The team is punctual, thorough, and very detail-oriented. They left my space spotless and fresh every time. Communication was smooth, and they were always respectful and professional. Highly recommended for anyone looking for reliable and high-quality cleaning services!