End of Tenancy Cleaning in Writtle

End of Tenancy Cleaning in Writtle

What does the agent check when you leave a Writtle rental?

Almost everything, room by room, against the inventory from the start of the tenancy. Our end of tenancy cleaners follow the same cleaning checklist and thoroughly clean every room: inside kitchen cupboards and drawers, the fridge and freezer, hob, extractor and microwave, bathrooms descaled, internal glass, skirting boards, doors, switches and radiators, carpets vacuumed and hard floors washed.

In an older Writtle house, the details matter. Tops of beams and door frames, picture rails, window latches and stair spindles are easy to forget when you are packing, and they are often the first things an inventory clerk runs a finger along. Marks on walls are removed where we can, although washing whole walls is not part of the clean.

Windows are cleaned on the inside only; outside window cleaning is not part of the service. The oven is not included as standard; it is an optional extra called professional internal kitchen appliance cleaning, priced by the size of the oven, and worth adding because the agent will open it at check out.

How long will the clean take in a Writtle cottage or flat, and how many cleaners come?

Usually between three and six hours, depending on the size of the home and the condition of the property. A one bedroom home takes about three to four hours. A studio or one bedroom flat may need just one cleaner, two or three bedroom homes usually get two cleaners and sometimes three, and homes with four bedrooms or more usually get a team of three. Each cleaner works through the checklist in the same order, so the cleaning job is finished to the same high standard whichever room the agent starts in.

Before we arrive, make sure the electricity is on, the boiler is working for hot water, and the fridge and freezer are switched off so they can defrost. The property needs to be empty of your belongings so every cupboard and surface can be reached. It is much more than regular cleaning or a one off house cleaning visit: think of it as a deep clean of an empty home, from the top of the door frames down to the floor.

You can book up to around six months ahead, and same day and weekend cleans are possible, which helps when a moving date shifts at the last minute.

Can a landlord make you pay for a professional clean when you move out?

In England, the Tenant Fees Act 2019 means a landlord can't make you pay for a professional clean as a condition of the tenancy. What you do have to do is return the home as clean as it was when you moved in, allowing for fair wear and tear.

Fair wear and tear covers things like light scuffs and carpets worn by normal use. Dirt, grease and limescale are not wear and tear, and if they are left behind, the landlord can claim the cost of cleaning from your deposit through the scheme holding it, whether that is the DPS, mydeposits or TDS.

That is where our deposit back guarantee helps you get your deposit back. It covers everything related to the cleaning you booked with us. It can't cover services you didn't book, such as professional carpet cleaning if the agent asks for it and it wasn't added. When you compare cleaning companies, it is worth checking exactly what their guarantee covers. We give you a receipt or cleaning certificate to show the agent.

How much is end of tenancy cleaning in Writtle, and what can be added?

End of tenancy cleaning in Writtle starts from £179. The final price depends on the size of your home, the number of bedrooms and bathrooms and any extras you add. Press Get a quote, enter your postcode and a few details, and you see the price before you book.

Popular extras are oven cleaning, booked as professional internal kitchen appliance cleaning, carpet cleaning from £49 and upholstery cleaning from £69 for furnished lets. If we need to collect keys from you or the agent, collection within one mile is free, up to three miles is £15 and up to five miles is £25.

Card details are taken when you book, the payment is authorised 48 hours before the clean and charged once it is complete. If the agent reports anything after check out, tell us within 7 days through your customer account or WhatsApp, ideally with photos, and we aim to return within one to two working days, often within 24 hours.