Move Out Cleaning & Move-In Cleaning in Montgomery, AL
Move-In & Move-Out Cleaning from $269 per visit. Free itemized quote before anyone arrives.
A move-out cleaning or move-in cleaning in Montgomery is a top-to-bottom clean of an empty single-family house or apartment, including the inside of the oven, refrigerator, cabinets, and closets, priced flat per visit by home size. Tenants book this house cleaning service to help get their security deposit returned, home buyers and renters use it to clean before unpacking, and sellers schedule it to prepare for showings. We follow a thorough landlord checklist on every visit, offer a free itemized quote, and serve homes across Montgomery County.
How much does a move out cleaning service cost in Montgomery?
A move-out and move-in cleaning in Montgomery starts from $269 per visit. By comparison, a standard house cleaning for an occupied home starts from $169. Empty-home cleaning costs more because the maid cleans inside every empty cabinet, closet, refrigerator, and oven, scrubs baseboards and tile grout, and skips no area before a landlord walkthrough. We quote a flat rate per visit based on bedrooms, bathrooms, and the condition of the home, so the total is clear before anyone arrives, whereas an hourly rate can grow if the job takes longer. The fixed price includes deep work like inside the oven and refrigerator, emptied cupboards, closets, and baseboards, without extra fees per item. Every quote is free and fully itemized.
What move out cleaning in Montgomery involves that a generic one does not
In Montgomery, 69% of homes are single-family detached houses, while 7% are in apartment buildings with 20 or more units, and 54% are owner-occupied. Larger detached houses often have multiple bathrooms, stairs, and extensive baseboards where dust builds up before a move. During March and April, heavy spring pollen leaves a yellow film on window sills, blinds, and exterior vents. A landlord or buyer inspects these horizontal surfaces right away. Wiping window tracks and sills before your final walkthrough keeps pollen from settling back into freshly cleaned rooms.
Getting the security deposit back in Montgomery
Under Alabama law, a landlord who keeps any part of a security deposit must send the tenant an itemized list of deductions within 60 days after the tenancy ends and possession is delivered. For complete details on normal wear and tear, move-in move-out checklists, and photo records, visit our Alabama move-out and move-in cleaning page. Keeping clear photos of every room after the clean and an itemized receipt helps resolve most deposit disputes with a landlord.
How long it takes, and when to book cleaning services in Montgomery
A studio or one-bedroom home usually takes 2 to 4 labor hours to clean. A two-bedroom home takes 4 to 6 labor hours, while a three-bedroom house of about 1,500 to 2,000 square feet requires 5 to 8 labor hours. Larger homes with four or more bedrooms starting at 3,000 square feet take 8 to 14 or more labor hours. A two-person crew cuts the time on site roughly in half. Heavily used appliances can add 2 to 3 labor hours during a move out cleaning. Book your clean after the movers finish and confirm the water and electricity remain connected.
Cleaning services in Montgomery and nearby cities
Our house cleaning team covers all neighborhoods in Montgomery and neighboring communities throughout Montgomery County. If you are moving from one local property to another, you can book a move out cleaning for your old home and a move-in cleaning for your new address on a single quote.
Move out cleaning in Montgomery: FAQ
What is the starting price for a move-out cleaning in Montgomery?
A move out cleaning in Montgomery starts from $269 per visit. The final cost depends on the number of bedrooms, bathrooms, and overall condition of the property rather than square footage.
Is it worth cleaning an apartment before moving out?
Booking a cleaner is worth it when the security deposit at stake is higher than the price of the visit or when your lease requires a deep clean. If your rental agreement already deducts a non-refundable cleaning fee, a separate visit may not be necessary.
What does a move-out cleaning include?
The clean covers the interior of the oven, refrigerator, empty cabinets, and closets. A maid cleans all bathrooms top to bottom, scrubs baseboards, and washes all hard floors and carpets.
Do you charge by the hour for a move-out cleaning?
No, we charge a flat price per visit calculated from the bedrooms, bathrooms, and initial condition of the home. Hourly estimates are hard to rely on because the final total depends on how many hours the cleaner stays on site.
How long does a landlord in Alabama have to return a security deposit?
The landlord must return the security deposit or provide an itemized list of deductions within 60 days of tenant move-out and key turnover. Read our state page for complete details on Alabama rental rules.