Move Out Cleaning & Move-In Cleaning in Birmingham, AL
Move-In & Move-Out Cleaning from $269 per visit. Free itemized quote before anyone arrives.
A move-out or move-in cleaning in Birmingham is a top-to-bottom clean of an empty home, inside the oven, refrigerator, cabinets and closets included, priced flat per visit by home size. Tenants handing back keys write to request their security deposit back, buyers and renters schedule a visit before they unpack, and sellers clean before open house showings. We follow the same landlord-style checklist on every job, send a free itemized quote, and offer coverage across the city and neighboring communities.
How much does a move out cleaning service cost in Birmingham?
A move-out or move-in cleaning in Birmingham starts from $269 per visit. For comparison, a standard clean for an occupied home starts from $169 per visit. An empty-home clean costs more because every cabinet, closet, and appliance is cleaned inside, baseboards and grout are scrubbed, and nothing is skipped before a landlord walkthrough. We quote a flat rate per visit built from the number of bedrooms, bathrooms, and the condition of the home, so the total is known before anyone arrives, while an hourly quote can grow when the job runs long. Deep house cleaning tasks like the inside of the oven, refrigerator, emptied cabinets, closets, and baseboards are included in the price rather than charged per item. Every quote is free and fully itemized before work begins.
What move out cleaning in Birmingham involves that a generic one does not
In Birmingham, single-family houses represent 58 percent of properties, while 16 percent are in apartment buildings with 20 or more units, unlike nearby Mountain Brook where 85 percent are single-family houses. A tenant leaving an apartment often faces a leasing-office walkthrough, while a house move involves multiple bathrooms and staircases that require top-to-bottom attention. Heavy spring pollen creates a distinct challenge for a visit from home cleaners during March and April, when a yellow film coats window sills, blinds, and exhaust vents, making window tracks a priority during property inspections. Birmingham also faces frequent flooding from heavy rain, which causes mud to be tracked into entries, hallway floors, and lower-level baseboards. Wiping down entry trim and scrubbing floor transitions removes these stubborn soil lines, ensuring the home presents well for incoming residents or property managers.
Getting the security deposit back in Birmingham
For a tenant in Birmingham, Alabama law gives a landlord 60 days to return your full security deposit or send an itemized list of any withheld amounts. The clock for this 60-day period begins on the day your tenancy ends and you deliver possession of the property back to the landlord. You can read our state move-out and move-in cleaning page for full explanations of tenant rights and documentation practices. Dated photos of every room after the clean and an itemized receipt settle most security deposit disputes quickly.
How long it takes, and when to book cleaning services in Birmingham
A move-out cleaning or move-in cleaning for a studio or one-bedroom home takes 2 to 4 labor hours. A two-bedroom home takes 4 to 6 labor hours, while a three-bedroom property between 1,500 and 2,000 square feet takes 5 to 8 labor hours. For a larger single-family home of four or more bedrooms over 3,000 square feet, the work takes 8 to 14 or more labor hours. A two-person crew roughly halves the time on site. Appliance interiors alone can add 2 to 3 labor hours. We suggest scheduling the move-out cleaning for your final day after movers depart, ensuring water and power remain on.
Cleaning services in Birmingham and nearby cities
Our cleaning service covers every neighborhood in Birmingham as well as surrounding areas. A move-out cleaning at your former residence and a move-in cleaning at your new address can be scheduled together on one quote. Any local ZIP code can be confirmed when you request your free estimate.
Move out cleaning in Birmingham: FAQ
What is the starting price for a move-out cleaning in Birmingham?
A move out cleaning in Birmingham starts from $269 per visit. The final rate depends on the number of bedrooms, bathrooms, and overall home condition rather than square footage.
Is it worth cleaning an apartment before moving out?
Booking a clean is usually worth it when your security deposit is larger than the cost of the service or when your lease requires a clean unit. It is not necessary if your lease contract automatically deducts a mandatory non-refundable fee regardless of condition.
What does a move-out cleaning include?
The service covers a complete deep house cleaning of the empty property. This includes cleaning inside the oven, refrigerator, cabinets, and closets, scrubbed bathrooms, baseboards, and all floors.
Do you charge by the hour for a move-out cleaning?
No, we provide a flat rate per visit based on your home size and condition. Hourly quotes make budgeting difficult because total costs fluctuate based on crew speed and individual work styles.
How long does a landlord in Alabama have to return a security deposit?
An Alabama landlord has 60 days to return the security deposit or deliver an itemized list of deductions. This timeline begins once the lease ends and physical possession is turned over. Our Alabama page outlines these rules in detail.