House cleaning for Richmond cottages and converted factories
Single-fronted cottages
Most Richmond houses are single-fronted Victorian homes built from the 1850s to the 1930s, on long thin blocks with two bedrooms at the front and the kitchen and family room at the back. That's a long walk from the kerb with the gear, so say if there's a rear lane.
Factories and silos
The Jaques factory became apartments, silos were converted too, and the old Dimmey's site now has heritage lofts. High ceilings, bare brick and polished concrete each clean differently, so mention them.
Renters and flats
Across the Richmond North and Richmond South and Cremorne census areas, 54% of occupied homes were rented in 2021. Flats and apartments made up 52%, townhouses, terraces and semi-detached homes 32%, and separate houses 15%.
Game days
The MCG sits just outside the suburb, and Richmond home games there regularly pull crowds of more than 50,000. Check the fixture before you pick a day, especially near Swan Street.
Trams and trains
Trams 12 and 109 run on Victoria Street, 78 on Church Street, 48 and 75 on Bridge Road and 70 on Swan Street. Richmond station is the big interchange, with North, West and East Richmond nearby.
Yarra permits
The council says its tradesperson permit covers the named street and two around it, doesn't promise a space, and can take 5 business days. If your street is permit only, raise it with the business early.
Hard rubbish
Yarra's at-call hard rubbish runs twice a year for houses and units, and the council says waits can stretch to several weeks. Book well before a move.
Which Richmond home, which note for cleaners?
| What gets missed | Put this in the note | |
|---|---|---|
| Single-fronted cottage | The long hall and the back rooms | Rear lane, gates and where the bins live |
| Warehouse or loft | High ledges, bare brick and big windows | Ceiling height and the floor type |
| Flat in a block | Balcony tracks and bathroom fans | Intercom, lift and floor number |
| Terrace or townhouse | Stairs and skirting boards | How many levels, and where to park |
What the law asks of end of lease cleaning in Richmond
Victorian law asks for a rental back reasonably clean, allowing for fair wear and tear. A professional clean can only be required if one was done just before you moved in and you were told, or if it's needed to restore the start condition. If you'd rather not do it yourself, the end of lease clean is the job to send.
Our advice: book Richmond cleaners away from MCG game days
Check the MCG fixture first, then pick the day. A weekday away from a game gives the cleaner a park near the door and a straight run up the hall, and in a narrow cottage that matters more than anything else on the list.
