Move In & Move Out
Cleaning in Calgary

Move-in and move-out cleaning in Calgary starts at $265 + GST for a studio or 1-bedroom home with one bathroom. A typical 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home costs around $450. Each additional bathroom adds $25. The price includes inside cabinets and drawers, inside appliances (fridge, oven, microwave), interior windows, baseboards, and all floors. You can see your exact price using the booking form above.

Yes. For both move-in and move-out cleans, furniture and personal belongings need to be out of the home before we arrive. We also need the space clear of other workers (movers, tradespeople) during the clean, plus running water and electricity. Cleaning an empty space is the only way to properly reach baseboards, wall marks, inside cabinets, and all the areas furniture would otherwise block.

Before. The whole point of a move-in clean is to reach every surface while the space is empty: inside cabinets and drawers, behind where the fridge will sit, baseboards, window tracks, bathroom grout. Once your furniture is in, most of those areas are blocked. Book the clean to finish the day before your movers arrive, or the morning of.

Yes, for most people. 'Clean' varies a lot between tenants, and landlord turnover cleans (if any) rarely include inside cabinets, appliance interiors, or baseboards. A move-in clean means every cabinet you'll use, every surface you'll prep food on, and every floor your belongings will sit on has been cleaned to one consistent standard, rather than left to whoever lived there last.

Book as soon as you have your possession date confirmed. During busy months (May through September) we recommend 5-7 days of lead time; same-week availability is possible but not guaranteed. We'll schedule the clean for the day you get keys or the morning before your movers arrive, whichever works with your possession time.

The areas that generate the most deductions are: oven interior, range hood grease filter, behind and under the toilet, shower grout, refrigerator seals and drip pan, carpet stains, wall marks beyond normal wear, and window tracks. Landlords also check 'diagnostic zones' like the top of door frames and the bathroom exhaust fan. If those are dusty, they assume the entire clean was superficial. Our move-out clean covers all of these areas.

That's what it's designed for. We clean to the standard that landlords and property managers inspect for: inside cabinets, behind appliances, baseboards, window tracks, and all the commonly missed areas that trigger deductions. We also handle Calgary-specific issues like hard water buildup on fixtures and prairie dust in window tracks. If your landlord flags something we missed, contact us within 24 hours and we'll come back at no charge.

Only if both a move-in and move-out inspection report were completed. Without both reports, your landlord cannot legally deduct for cleaning or damage under the Alberta Residential Tenancies Act. Deductions must also be for issues beyond normal wear and tear. Faded paint, minor scuffs, and worn carpet from foot traffic are not deductible. After you return your keys, your landlord has 10 days to either return the full deposit or provide an itemized statement of deductions.

DIY works well for smaller units if you have time, supplies, and no lease clause requiring professional cleaning. Hiring a professional makes sense if you're on a tight timeline with packing and moving happening close together, your home is larger (3+ bedrooms), or your lease specifies 'professionally cleaned.' A professional cleaning receipt also serves as documentation if your landlord disputes the condition of the home.