Move Out Cleaning & Move-In Cleaning in Madison, WI
Move-In & Move-Out Cleaning from $319 per visit. Free itemized quote before anyone arrives.
A move-out or move-in cleaning in Madison 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 to protect their security deposit, buyers and renters moving into apartments or houses, and sellers preparing for showings book this service across the city. Every house cleaning follows the same landlord-style checklist, with a free itemized quote for every visit.
How much does a move out cleaning service cost in Madison?
A move-out or move-in cleaning in Madison starts from $319 per visit. A standard house cleaning starts from $199 for comparison. Deep house cleaning an empty property costs more because no surface is skipped for the walkthrough: inside every cabinet, closet, oven, and refrigerator gets scrubbed, alongside baseboards and grout. We quote a flat rate per visit based on 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. Features that often cost extra elsewhere are included in our base rate: inside the oven and refrigerator, emptied cabinets and closets, and baseboards throughout the residence. The quote for your property is always free and itemized before you book.
What move out cleaning in Madison involves that a generic one does not
In Madison, housing ranges from tall downtown apartment buildings to single-family homes with multi-level layouts and stairs. Across nearby McFarland, single-family houses make up most of the market, where entryways and multiple bathrooms draw the main focus during a walkthrough. From November to March, snowy winters bring road salt and slush into front entries, leaving stubborn white residue on hard floors that a standard wipe misses. When heavy rain hits, regional flooding risks mean mud gets tracked across entryways, leaving floors worn and stained if ignored. Because local colleges draw a large student population, move-outs cluster heavily in May and August. Booking a move-out cleaning or move-in cleaning well ahead of time during those peak transition months helps keep your moving schedule on track.
Getting the security deposit back in Madison
Under Wisconsin law, a landlord must return your full security deposit or provide an itemized list of deductions within 21 days. That clock begins on the date your lease ends if you leave on time, the day a new tenant moves in if you leave early, or the day your landlord learns you vacated. Visit our state move-out and move-in cleaning page to learn more about deposit rules and documentation. Dated photos taken after the clean and an itemized receipt give you clear evidence to resolve disputes.
How long it takes, and when to book cleaning services in Madison
A studio or one-bedroom move-out cleaning usually takes 2 to 4 labor hours. A two-bedroom property takes 4 to 6 labor hours, while a three-bedroom home around 1,500 to 2,000 square feet takes 5 to 8 labor hours. Large four-bedroom homes take 8 to 14 or more labor hours, and appliances alone can add 2 to 3 labor hours. A two-person team cuts the time on site in half. Schedule the clean for your final day after the movers load the truck but before your final walkthrough, and ensure water and power remain on.
Cleaning services in Madison and nearby cities
Our cleaning company serves every neighborhood across Madison and nearby communities in Dane County. A move-out clean for your old home and a move-in clean for your new address can be scheduled together on a single quote. Addresses outside the main area are confirmed when you request a free quote.
Move out cleaning in Madison: FAQ
What is the starting price for a move-out cleaning in Madison?
A move-out cleaning starts from $319 per visit. The final cost depends on the number of bedrooms, bathrooms, and overall condition of the home, rather than square footage.
Is it worth cleaning an apartment before moving out?
Hiring a cleaner is worth it when your security deposit is larger than the cost of the clean or when your lease requires a clean unit upon move-out. It is unnecessary if your rental agreement automatically deducts a non-refundable cleaning fee regardless of condition.
What does a move-out cleaning include?
The service covers the interior of the oven, refrigerator, cabinets, and closets. A maid scrubs bathrooms top to bottom, wipes baseboards, and clears dust from window tracks and floors throughout the empty property.
Do you charge by the hour for a move-out cleaning?
No, we provide a flat price per visit calculated from bedrooms, bathrooms, and current condition. Hourly quotes are difficult to predict because the final price changes depending on the speed of the crew.
How long does a landlord in Wisconsin have to return a security deposit?
Landlords have 21 days from your lease end date or the date they discover you moved out to return your deposit or send an itemized bill. Check our state page for detailed explanations of Wisconsin security deposit rules.