Move In Move Out Cleaning in East London (E)

Moving day takes up all your attention, and the cleaning usually ends up squeezed into the last few hours before the keys go back. Our move in move out cleaning in East London covers both sides of the move. We clean the place you’re leaving so it’s ready for handover, and we clean the place you’re moving into before your boxes arrive. We work across E postcodes in flats, terraces, new builds and family houses. Call us or send a few photos and we’ll put together a quote.

Which clean do you need: before you leave or before you arrive?

Move out cleaning happens once your furniture has gone. We clean the empty rooms so they’re ready for the landlord, the agent, your buyer or the next occupants. Rooms are much easier to clean properly when they’re empty. We can reach skirting boards behind where the sofa stood, get inside wardrobes and clear the dust that collects under beds.

Move in cleaning happens before you unpack. Even a property that looks tidy usually has the previous occupant’s grease in the extractor hood, hair in the shower drain and crumbs at the back of the kitchen drawers. This is your one chance to clean inside every cupboard while they’re empty, so it’s worth doing before the removal van turns up.

Some customers book both: a pre move clean at the old address and a post move clean at the new one, sometimes on the same day.

If you’re renting and the clean needs to match an inventory, our end of tenancy cleaning works to the agent’s room-by-room requirements. Choose that service if a deposit is involved.

What’s included in move in cleaning in East London

We agree the checklist with you before we start, so you know exactly what we’re covering. A standard move clean of an empty property usually includes the following.

Kitchen

• Inside and outside all cupboards and drawers, including the crumbs caught in the drawer runners
• Worktops, splashback tiles and grout lines degreased
• Hob surface, control knobs and the outside of the oven
• Extractor hood exterior, and the filters if they can be removed and washed
• Sink and taps descaled, plughole cleared
• Fridge cleaned inside and out once it’s empty and switched off
• Washing machine door seal and detergent drawer wiped out
• Plinths, light switches and door handles

Bathrooms

• Limescale removed from taps, shower heads, shower screens and tiles
• Toilet cleaned thoroughly, including the hinges, base and behind the cistern
• Bath, shower tray and basin, with hair cleared from plugholes
• Mirrors, cabinets inside and out, extractor fan cover
• Floors washed, paying attention to the corners and the edges around the pedestal

Bedrooms, living areas and hallways

• Inside wardrobes, shelves and built-in storage
• Skirting boards, door frames, doors and handles
• Windowsills and the interior glass we can reach safely
• Radiators wiped, and dust cleared from behind them where we can reach
• Light switches, sockets and fingerprints around door edges
• Hard floors vacuumed and mopped, carpets vacuumed right to the edges

We use separate cloths for the bathroom and the kitchen, colour-coded so they never cross over. Each room is cleaned from top to bottom, so dust from the top of the wardrobe doesn’t end up on a floor that’s already been mopped.

Extras we quote separately

Some jobs take extra time or specialist kit, so we price them separately rather than expecting every visit to include them.

• Oven interiors. A heavily carbonised oven needs a proper strip-down. Our oven cleaning service deals with the racks, glass door panels and the grill.
• Carpet extraction. Vacuuming won’t lift ground-in dirt. Hot water extraction will, but the carpet needs several hours to dry, so we plan it for the end of the job.
• Freezer defrosting. This needs to be switched off well beforehand, so let us know when you book.
• External windows and high-level work such as skylights or the tops of high cupboards in loft conversions.
• Balconies and outside spaces, which are common in East London new-build flats.

Cleaning can’t fix everything. It won’t repair worn carpet, scorch marks on a worktop, flaking paint or chipped enamel. Black mould that keeps returning to a bedroom wall usually points to a damp or ventilation problem that needs a surveyor or the landlord. We’ll clean what’s on the surface and tell you honestly if we think a stain is permanent. Hazardous materials, such as suspected asbestos or needles, need a specialist, so we won’t take them on.

How a move clean works around your moving day

1. Tell us about the property. Give us the number of bedrooms and bathrooms, whether it’ll be empty, and the date. Photos of the kitchen, bathroom and oven help us quote accurately.
2. We agree the checklist and quote. You’ll get the scope, price and any extras in writing before we book you in. The price is agreed upfront.
3. We sort out access. We’ll arrange where the keys will be, who’s letting us in and what time the property will be clear of furniture.
4. We clean. We bring our own products and equipment unless you’ve asked us to use yours. Eco-friendly products are available on request, and we’ll check each one suits the surface.
5. We do a final check. Before leaving, we go back through the agreed list room by room. If you spot something in scope that we’ve missed, contact us promptly and we’ll arrange to put it right. We’ll confirm how that works when you book.

You can book move out cleaning online through our quote form. Send us the details and photos and we’ll come back to you with a quote and available dates.

Before we arrive

• Have the property emptied, or at least have furniture cleared away from the walls
• Leave the electricity and water on, because we need hot water and light
• Switch off and empty the fridge and freezer the day before
• Tell us about delicate surfaces such as unsealed oak floors, marble worktops or a newly fitted kitchen
• Let us know if the meters or the boiler cupboard need to be accessible

What affects the price

Every quote is based on the property and the job, not a flat rate. The main factors are:

• Size: the number of bedrooms, bathrooms and floors
• Condition: a flat that’s been well looked after is quicker than one left with years of limescale and kitchen grease
• Task list: extras such as the oven, carpets, windows or appliances
• Timing: tight handover windows can mean sending more than one cleaner
• Access: parking, stairs without a lift, and restricted building hours

You’ll find more on how we price on our pricing page.

Keys, parking and moving in East London

Many moves in East London involve a flat above a shop, a converted terrace with steep stairs, or a new-build block with a concierge desk. A few practical points help moving day go smoothly.

• Keys: we can collect from an agent, a concierge or a neighbour, or meet you at the property. We’ll confirm the arrangements beforehand.
• Parking: most E streets are controlled parking zones. If you can get a visitor permit, it saves time and avoids fines.
• Lifts and building rules: some blocks need lifts or service entrances booked in advance and only allow work at set hours. Check with your building management.
• Overlapping with removals: we can clean rooms as they’re cleared, but it’s quicker and more thorough once everything has gone.
• Pets: if the new owners or occupants have allergies, tell us so we can pay extra attention to pet hair in carpets and on skirting.

What customers say

“Moving out of a two-bed in Leyton with a toddler, and there was no way I could face the kitchen. They cleaned inside every cupboard and got the grease off the extractor hood, which I’d given up on. The landlord’s agent had no comments at checkout.” Hannah R., Leyton, move out cleaning

“We bought a flat in Stratford and the previous owners had left it fairly grubby. We booked a clean before the furniture arrived. The shower screen came up clear for the first time, and the drawers were spotless before we put the cutlery in.” Tomasz W., Stratford, move in cleaning

“Left the keys with my neighbour and they let themselves in. The fridge and freezer were done properly, and one bathroom tile stain was flagged as permanent rather than ignored. Honest, and good work.” Aisha K., Walthamstow, pre move cleaning

“Quick to quote from my photos. We added carpets and they did those last so they could dry overnight.” Daniel O., Bow, move in move out cleaning

Questions about move in and move out cleaning

What’s included in move in cleaning?

The inside of all cupboards, drawers and wardrobes, a full kitchen and bathroom clean, skirting boards, doors, switches, radiators, interior windowsills and all floors. Oven interiors, carpet extraction and external windows are extras.

Should the property be empty?

Ideally, yes. An empty property is quicker to clean and lets us reach the corners and storage that furniture normally hides. We can still work around some items left behind if you tell us in advance.

Can you clean both my old and new home on the same day?

Usually, depending on availability and the distance between the two. Book early, especially at the end of the month when lots of tenancies change over.

Will a move out clean get my deposit back?

No cleaner can guarantee that, because the deposit also depends on wear, damage and the landlord’s view. If you’re renting, book our end of tenancy service so we can work to the inventory.

Do I need to be there?

No. Many customers arrange for us to collect keys from an agent, a concierge or a neighbour. We’ll confirm the arrangements when you book.

How long does it take?

That depends on the size and condition of the property. A studio might take a few hours, while a family house with an oven and carpets can take most of a day or need a team. We’ll give you an estimate with your quote.

Do you bring your own products?

Yes, we bring our products and equipment. If you’d prefer particular products, or need eco-friendly options, let us know beforehand.

Can you get a new home ready for tenants?

Yes. Landlords in East London often book us between lets to prepare the property for new occupants, so it’s clean and ready on the day they move in.

Get your move clean booked in

Tell us your dates and send a few photos, and we’ll get back to you with an agreed checklist and price. You can then concentrate on the boxes.

Call 020 3947 0917 or Email us to get started.