Move Out Cleaning & Move-In Cleaning in Louisiana
Move-In & Move-Out Cleaning from $269 per visit. Free itemized quote before anyone arrives.
Move-out cleaning and move-in cleaning are deep house cleaning visits for empty homes across Louisiana, from New Orleans to Baton Rouge and Shreveport. Tenants handing back keys use our service to leave an empty property ready for inspection, while home buyers and renters book us to scrub a place before moving furniture into it. Every job gets a flat price by home size, quoted upfront with no surprise hourly additions, covering the inside of the oven, refrigerator, cabinets, and closets. This page explains Louisiana rules on security deposit returns and how to record home condition at move-in. Request a free quote today.
Move out cleaning in cities across Louisiana
We serve single-family homes, apartments, and townhomes in major Louisiana communities. Each local page provides per-visit pricing, neighborhood coverage, and options for matching your schedule around lease end dates or property closings. New Orleans is our largest service hub in Louisiana. If you live in a smaller town nearby, select the closest city page to request service, and our team will confirm travel details when providing your free quote.
How much does a move out cleaning service cost in Louisiana?
A move-out cleaning or move-in cleaning in Louisiana starts from $269 per visit statewide. By comparison, a standard clean for an occupied home starts from $169 per visit. The higher price for an empty home reflects the intensive labor required to scrub baseboards, reach into corners, and wash interior appliance surfaces, including inside the oven and inside the refrigerator. We charge a flat price per visit rather than an hourly rate. A flat price per visit means the total cost is known before anyone arrives, while an hourly quote can grow when the job runs long due to deep dirt or hidden grime. All emptied cabinets, pantries, closets, and trim work are included in your initial estimate. You receive an itemized summary before booking, and every request begins with a free quote.
Louisiana security deposit rules for tenants
Under Louisiana law, La. R.S. 9:3251-3254, a landlord has one month to return a security deposit after the lease terminates. The clock starts on the date the lease ends, but the tenant must furnish a forwarding address at or before termination. A landlord may only retain the portion of the security deposit reasonably necessary to repair default or fix unreasonable wear to the premises. The state statute contains no specific definition for normal wear and tear, relying instead on the standard of unreasonable wear. If a landlord willfully fails to return the funds or provide an itemized list of deductions within thirty days after receiving a written demand, the tenant may recover the wrongfully retained portion plus three hundred dollars or twice the wrongfully retained amount, whichever is greater. Taking dated photos of every room after the move out cleaning and saving your receipt provides clear evidence if a dispute arises over the condition of the property.
What to document when you move in
Louisiana state law does not require a formal move-in inspection form, but completing one protects your security deposit when you eventually leave. Walk through every room within 24 to 48 hours of receiving the keys from the landlord. Document existing structural defects, worn flooring, wall scuffs, and any areas that were left dirty by the previous occupant. Fill out a detailed check sheet, sign it, and ask the landlord to sign as well. Email a copy to the property manager to secure a time-stamped record of the initial condition. Scheduling a move-in cleaning before unpacking your boxes creates an ideal window to photograph the clean, empty spaces for your records.
Move out and move-in cleaning in Louisiana: FAQ
How much does a move out cleaning cost in Louisiana?
Service starts from $269 per visit for an empty home anywhere in the state. The final price depends on the number of bedrooms, bathrooms, and the overall condition of the property.
How long does a landlord in Louisiana have to return a security deposit?
A landlord must return the security deposit within one month of lease termination. The statutory timeline requires the tenant to provide a forwarding address when the lease ends.
Can a landlord in Louisiana charge for cleaning or painting after move-out?
A landlord can only charge for cleaning or repairs if the dirt or damage exceeds normal wear and tear. Standard repainting for ordinary wall age cannot be deducted, but fixing deep wall scratches or heavy filth is chargeable.
Is move out cleaning worth it?
Booking a move out cleaning is worth it when the security deposit exceeds the cost of the service or when your lease requires a detailed clean. The itemized receipt and photos showing scrubbed surfaces give you clear documentation for your landlord.
Can the same crew do the move-in cleaning at my new home?
Yes, Home Glow Cleaning Services can handle both properties. You can arrange a move out cleaning for your former address and a move-in cleaning for your new property as two scheduled visits on one quote.