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Move Out Cleaning Service in Christchurch
Mainmovers offers a move out cleaning service in Christchurch, so the place you’re leaving gets cleaned once the truck is loaded and you don’t have to come back with a bucket. We clean kitchens, bathrooms and living areas for renters, home sellers and businesses handing back a lease. Book it with your move or on its own, and we’ll send you a free quote.
Based at 12B Kiltie Street, Upper Riccarton. Free quotes, with bookings confirmed within 24 hours.
Why book the clean with your move
The end of moving day is the worst time to start cleaning. You’re tired, the cleaning gear is packed in a box somewhere, and you’d much rather be unpacking the kettle at your new place.
Booking the clean with your move solves that.
- One booking, one day. The truck is loaded, the house is empty, and the cleaners can get straight to work. No second trip back across town.
- The house is empty. Cleaning an empty house is faster and more thorough because nothing blocks the floors, cupboards, and corners.
- One company to deal with. Your move and your clean are on the same quote, with the same contact, on the same day.
What we clean
Kitchen
We clean and disinfect benchtops, splashbacks, and sinks; wipe down cupboard doors inside and out; and clean appliance exteriors.
Bathrooms
We clean and disinfect showers, baths, basins, toilets and taps, and wipe down mirrors, vanities and cabinets.
Living areas and bedrooms
We dust surfaces, sills and skirting boards, vacuum carpets and clean hard floors, and wipe light switches and door handles.
Products
We use eco-friendly cleaning products.
Who books a move-out clean
- Renters. Under the Residential Tenancies Act, tenants are expected to leave a rental reasonably clean and tidy at the end of a tenancy. A proper clean at move-out helps the final inspection go smoothly.
- Home sellers. Buyers usually do a pre-settlement inspection. A clean, empty house makes a good final impression and avoids last-minute issues.
- Landlords and property managers. Cleaning between tenants, so the property is ready for the next one.
- Families moving a parent. When a parent is moving into a retirement village or smaller home, the old house often needs a clean before it’s sold or handed back. We can do it as part of the move.
- Businesses. Many commercial leases require premises to be left clean. We can clean the old office or shop once the move is done.
Renters: getting ready for the final inspection
The final inspection is where most bond disputes start. Here’s how to give yourself the best chance of a smooth handover.
- Check your tenancy agreement. Look for any specific cleaning requirements, such as carpets or curtains.
- Find your ingoing inspection report. It shows the condition of the property when you moved in. The landlord can’t expect it to be better than that, allowing for fair wear and tear.
- Take photos when the clean is done. Photograph every room, including inside cupboards, the oven and the bathroom, before you hand back the keys.
- Do the small jobs. Remove all rubbish, empty the letterbox, take down hooks you put up (if allowed) and leave all keys and remotes.
- Be at the inspection if you can. Walk through with the landlord or property manager and talk about anything they raise on the spot.
We can’t guarantee the outcome of your inspection, because that depends on the property’s condition and the landlord. But a thorough clean of an empty house gives you the best start.
Why choose Mainmovers
It fits around your move. Because we’re doing the move too, the clean happens as soon as the house is empty, with no gap and no second trip.
We clean the parts that matter. Kitchens and bathrooms get cleaned and disinfected, and living areas get dusted and vacuumed.
You’ll know where you stand on price. The clean is shown separately in your breakdown of charges, so you can see what it costs. Once you accept your quote, we confirm your booking within 24 hours.
And it’s one less thing to organise. Packing, moving, storage and cleaning can all go on one quote. Our packers and movers Christchurch page explains how we handle the rest of the move.
Common move-out problems and how we solve them
“I’m too tired to clean after moving.”
That’s exactly why people book us. The clean is done while you’re settling into your new place.
“I live in another city now.”
If you’ve moved away and the old place still needs cleaning, we can clean it without you needing to be there.
“The landlord’s inspection is the day after the move.”
Book the clean for moving day, so it’s done in time.
“We’re handing back an office lease.”
Add a move-out clean to your office move. Our office relocation Christchurch page explains how we handle business moves.
“I’m selling and settlement is soon.”
We’ll clean once the house is empty, ready for the buyer’s pre-settlement inspection.
How it works
- Ask for a free quote. Tell us the address, the number of bedrooms and bathrooms, and when you’re moving out. Or call 0800 800 812.
- Get your quote. We send a price with the clean shown in the breakdown of charges.
- Confirm your booking. Once you accept, we confirm your booking within 24 hours.
- Moving day. We load the truck and empty the house.
- The clean. We clean the kitchen, bathrooms and living areas while you head to your new home.
Moving as well?
The move-out clean works best when it’s booked with your move. Our House Moving Company page covers how a home move works with Mainmovers.
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Frequently Asked Questions
We clean and disinfect kitchens and bathrooms, dust surfaces and skirting boards, vacuum carpets and clean hard floors.leston, Lincoln, Rangiora and Kaiapoi.
No cleaning company can guarantee that, because the landlord decides after the final inspection. A thorough clean of an empty house gives you the best start.
We use eco-friendly cleaning products.
It depends on the size and condition of the property.
Yes. Ask for a WINZ quote and we’ll give you a written quote for Work and Income.
Ready to book your clean?
Call 0800 800 812 or email info@mainmovers.co.nz. We’re open Monday to Saturday, 8 am–9 pm and Sunday 9 am–7 pm.