Move Out Cleaning & Move-In Cleaning in New Orleans, LA
Move-In & Move-Out Cleaning from $289 per visit. Free itemized quote before anyone arrives.
A move-out or move-in cleaning in New Orleans 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 turning in their keys want their security deposit back, buyers and renters prefer a fresh home before unpacking, and sellers want every room ready for open houses. We follow the same landlord-style checklist on every visit, offer a free itemized quote, and clean homes across New Orleans and neighboring communities.
How much does a move out cleaning service cost in New Orleans?
A move-out and move-in cleaning in New Orleans starts from $289 per visit. For comparison, a standard clean for an occupied home starts from $179. An empty-home clean costs more because our house cleaning covers areas that are usually hidden by furniture, including the inside of every empty cabinet, closet, and appliance, along with baseboards and scrubbed grout, so nothing is skipped during a walkthrough. We quote a flat rate per visit based on the number of bedrooms, bathrooms, and the overall condition of the property, so the total price is known before anyone arrives, while an hourly quote can grow when a job runs long. Every move-out cleaning includes cleaning inside the oven and refrigerator, wiping down emptied cabinets and closets, and scrubbing baseboards. Your quote is free and itemized so you can review every detail before booking.
What move out cleaning in New Orleans involves that a generic one does not
In New Orleans, forty-six percent of homes are single-family detached houses, while eight percent sit in larger apartment complexes. In nearby Marrero, seventy-seven percent of homes are single-family houses. In local apartments with leasing offices, move-out expectations are strict, while single-family houses often feature larger footprints and multiple bathrooms that require deep house cleaning before handoff. The humid climate in New Orleans causes mildew to form quickly in shower grout, on air conditioning vents, and inside closets that stay shut. Scrubbing grout lines and wiping down vents helps a tenant avoid deductions during the final walkthrough. Coastal flooding and heavy rainstorms regularly push water toward doorframes, tracking mud across entries and ground-floor surfaces. Floors and entryways take the most wear during a storm, so sweeping out grit and cleaning along baseboards keeps these high-traffic areas presentable for the next resident or landlord inspection.
Getting the security deposit back in New Orleans
For a tenant in New Orleans, Louisiana law requires the landlord to return your security deposit or provide an itemized list of deductions within one month after the lease terminates. The clock starts on the date the lease officially ends. You can read our Louisiana move-out and move-in cleaning page for details on normal wear and tear and documenting condition at move-in. Dated photos taken after the cleaner finishes give you clear proof of how the property was left.
How long it takes, and when to book cleaning services in New Orleans
A move-out cleaning for a studio or one-bedroom apartment takes about two to four labor hours. A two-bedroom home takes four to six labor hours, while a three-bedroom home requires five to eight labor hours. Larger homes with four or more bedrooms take eight to fourteen or more labor hours, and cleaning heavy buildup inside appliances can add two to three hours. A two-person crew halves the time spent on site. Booking a few days ahead gives you the best choice of times. Schedule your move-out clean for the day after the movers load the truck, making sure power and water stay connected.
Cleaning services in New Orleans and nearby cities
Our cleaning service covers every neighborhood in New Orleans and Orleans Parish, along with nearby communities across the metro area. If you are moving from one neighborhood to another, your move-out and move-in visits can be combined on a single quote. Any ZIP code outside our primary area is confirmed when you request your estimate.
Move out cleaning in New Orleans: FAQ
What is the starting price for a move-out cleaning in New Orleans?
A move-out clean in the city starts from $289 per visit. The exact total is calculated from the number of bedrooms, bathrooms, and the initial condition of the empty property rather than square footage.
Is it worth cleaning an apartment before moving out?
Booking a move out cleaning is worthwhile when the security deposit held by your landlord is larger than the cost of the clean. It is unnecessary if your lease already charges a non-refundable cleaning fee, so check your lease agreement first.
What does a move-out cleaning include?
The service covers the interior of the empty home from top to bottom. It includes cleaning inside the oven, refrigerator, cabinets, and closets, alongside scrubbing bathrooms, wiping baseboards, and washing all hard flooring.
Do you charge by the hour for a move-out cleaning?
No, we provide a flat rate per visit based on bedrooms, bathrooms, and property condition. Hourly rates make it difficult to predict your final bill because the time required varies depending on crew size and pacing.
How long does a landlord in Louisiana have to return a security deposit?
A landlord must return the security deposit within one month after the lease terminates. You can check our state page for a full breakdown of deposit rules and tenant rights.