End of lease cleaning on a Highton block
Hills and river
Highton spans the rolling Barrabool Hills, with the Barwon River to the north and east and hilly Ceres and Wandana Heights next door. Mention a steep drive or outside stairs, because a cleaner carries every bucket up them.
Post-war to the 1990s
Homes reached Highton by the 1950s, and by the 1990s they'd spread to the Glastonbury Drive area. Say how old yours is and how many levels it has, so the quote fits the real job.
Houses and townhouses
In the 2021 Census, separate houses made up 88% of occupied homes in the Highton statistical area, and townhouses, terraces and semi-detached homes 11%. About one home in five was rented, and 74% of those rentals went through an agent.
The way in
Barrabool Road, Shannon Avenue and the Princes Highway connect Highton to central Geelong, and McHarry's and CDC Geelong run the buses. If a car can't stop out the front, say where it can.
Can your Highton lease make you hire professional cleaners?
Usually not. A Victorian rental agreement can't include a term requiring a professional clean unless that term is in the standard form, and the standard term says a rental provider must not require one, except in two cases.
The first is a home that was professionally cleaned immediately before your tenancy, where you were told so. Dig out your move-in emails and paperwork and look for it.
The second is a home that needs a professional clean to get back to its starting condition, going by the condition report and allowing for fair wear and tear.
The Renters Guide says these extra rules apply to agreements signed on or after 29 March 2021, so check your date if you've been here a long while.
Highton end of lease clean: your part and the cleaner's
Worth doing yourself
- Empty every cupboard and wardrobe, on every level.
- Clear the garage and take out the bins.
- Sweep the deck and any outside stairs.
Where a cleaning business earns its keep
- The oven, if it's past a quick wipe.
- Shower screens, tiles and grout.
- Window tracks and inside glass.
- Skirting boards, light switches and doors.
Not moving out? Cleaning services in Highton
A regular clean suits a home you're staying in, and two levels are worth mentioning. Moving in, not out? A move-in clean gets an empty place ready before the furniture.
Find your Highton move-in paperwork before you pay anyone
Find your move-in paperwork before you pay anyone. If nothing says the home was professionally cleaned just before you arrived, and nothing needs a professional to bring it back to its starting condition, ask the agent which case they're relying on. Then decide on a cleaner for the reason that counts: your own time.
