Move Out Cleaning & Move-In Cleaning in Los Angeles, CA
Move-In & Move-Out Cleaning from $399 per visit. Free itemized quote before anyone arrives.
A move-out or move-in cleaning in Los Angeles 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. A Los Angeles tenant heading to a new apartment books it to hand back the keys with confidence, while a buyer or seller schedules a visit to prepare a house before moving in or opening for showings. Every visit uses the same landlord-style checklist, comes with a free itemized quote, and covers all of Los Angeles and nearby cities.
How much does a move out cleaning service cost in Los Angeles?
A move-out or move-in cleaning in Los Angeles starts from $399 per visit. By comparison, a standard house cleaning for an occupied home starts from $249 per visit. An empty-home clean costs more because every appliance interior, cabinet shelf, closet, baseboard, and tile line is scrubbed so nothing is skipped for the final walkthrough. We quote a flat rate per visit based on bedrooms, bathrooms, and the overall 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 inside the oven, refrigerator, emptied cabinets, closets, and baseboards is included in your main price rather than added as separate line items. Every quote is free and fully itemized before your service is scheduled.
What move out cleaning in Los Angeles involves that a generic one does not
In Los Angeles, only 36% of homes are single-family detached houses, while 23% are in large apartment buildings with 20 or more units. In nearby Walnut Park, 65% of homes are single-family houses. Renters in larger Los Angeles complexes often face strict leasing-office check-out lists, so checking cabinet interiors and bathroom grout before the inspection helps avoid unexpected move-out fees. The surrounding county experiences heavy rain flooding, which tracks mud across hardwood floors and entry tile during wet spells. Sweeping entryway thresholds and scrubbing mud from low baseboards keeps floors in good shape for the final inspection. Smoke from regional wildfires leaves ash on exterior sills, window blinds, and air vents throughout the area. Dusting blinds and wiping window tracks helps clear fine ash before you return your keys or unpack.
Getting the security deposit back in Los Angeles
For a tenant in Los Angeles, California law gives a landlord no later than 21 calendar days after you have vacated the premises to return your security deposit or provide an itemized statement showing any deductions. The clock begins once you have fully moved out and turned in the keys. Visit our California move-out and move-in cleaning page to learn more about deposit rules and how to document your move-in condition. Taking dated photos of every room after the cleaner finishes creates clear evidence alongside your itemized receipt.
How long it takes, and when to book cleaning services in Los Angeles
A move-out cleaning for a studio or one-bedroom home takes about 2-4 labor hours, while a two-bedroom property requires 4-6 labor hours. A three-bedroom home between 1,500 and 2,000 square feet takes 5-8 labor hours, and a four-bedroom home of 3,000 square feet or more needs 8-14+ labor hours. Heavy buildup inside appliances can add 2-3 labor hours to a move out cleaning. A two-person crew roughly halves the time spent on site. A few days of notice is usually enough for booking. Schedule your clean for the final day after the movers finish, and ensure electricity and running water remain connected.
Cleaning services in Los Angeles and nearby cities
Our cleaning company serves every neighborhood in Los Angeles and across Los Angeles County. You can book a move-out clean for your old residence and a move-in cleaning for your new address on a single quote, and any ZIP code not listed is confirmed during your estimate.
Move out cleaning in Los Angeles: FAQ
What is the starting price for a move-out cleaning in Los Angeles?
A move out cleaning in Los Angeles starts from $399 per visit. Your actual price depends on the number of bedrooms, bathrooms, and the home condition rather than square footage.
Is it worth cleaning an apartment before moving out?
Booking a clean is worth the cost when your security deposit is larger than the visit or if your lease agreement mandates a clean unit upon move-out. However, if your landlord already charges a non-refundable, fixed cleaning fee, a separate visit is usually unnecessary.
What does a move-out cleaning include?
Every visit covers empty cabinets and closets, the interiors of the oven and refrigerator, complete bathroom cleaning, scrubbed baseboards, and washed floors. All living spaces, counters, and entryway surfaces are scrubbed top to bottom.
Do you charge by the hour for a move-out cleaning?
No, we provide a flat price per visit based on bedrooms, bathrooms, and initial condition. Hourly estimates are difficult to compare because total costs fluctuate depending on crew size and pacing.
How long does a landlord in California have to return a security deposit?
A landlord has 21 calendar days after you vacate the property to return your deposit or send an itemized list of deductions. Read our California move-out and move-in cleaning page for details on state deposit regulations.