How Much Does Move-Out Cleaning Cost?

What Move-Out Cleaning Covers

Move-out cleaning is a full, top-to-bottom clean of an empty home — inside cabinets and drawers, appliances, closets, baseboards, tile and grout, and every surface a landlord or new owner will inspect. Because the home is empty, cleaners can reach everything that furniture normally hides.

What It Costs

Move-out cleans are priced like a deep clean or slightly above, since the scope is comprehensive. In the Los Angeles area, most move-out cleans fall in the $450 to $1,400+ range, depending on square footage, number of bathrooms, and the home's condition. Homes left in rougher shape — or with heavy tile, grout, and appliance buildup — sit at the higher end.

The Deposit Math

A professional move-out clean often pays for itself. Landlords routinely deduct cleaning costs from a security deposit when a unit is left dirty — frequently more than the clean itself would have cost. A documented, thorough clean removes that line item and the dispute that comes with it.

Move-Out vs. a Standard Deep Clean

The two overlap heavily, but a move-out clean assumes an empty home and focuses on inspection-ready detail — inside every cabinet, every closet, every appliance. If you're staying put and just want a reset, a standard deep clean is the better fit.

Getting a Move-Out Quote

Because the price tracks the home's size and condition, the most accurate number comes from a short description of the space and its state. You'll receive a clear, itemized quote before scheduling — and if you're relocating locally, the same applies to a move-in clean for your new home.