In Dublin, a professional end of tenancy clean costs between €220 and €600 for most homes, depending on size. A one bedroom apartment sits at the lower end, a four bedroom house at the upper end, and appliance interiors or carpets are priced on top.
Those are the BPE Cleaning Services prices at the time of writing, and they do not include VAT. They are set by the size of the property, not billed by the hour, and your final price is confirmed before we book you in.
This article explains what you are paying for, what moves the price up, and when an end of tenancy clean costs less than the deposit deduction it is meant to prevent.
End of tenancy cleaning prices in Dublin
| Property size | Fixed price |
|---|---|
| Studio or 1 bedroom | €220 |
| 2 bedrooms | €320 |
| 3 bedrooms | €450 |
| 4 bedrooms | €600 |
Larger homes, houses with more than two bathrooms and properties in an unusual condition are quoted individually. Send a few photographs and you will get a figure before anyone books a date.
All prices exclude VAT. The current list is always on our prices page, and that page wins if the figures above ever go out of date.
Why end of tenancy cleaning costs more than a regular clean
A regular clean maintains a home that is already in reasonable shape. An end of tenancy clean has to return a property to the standard an inventory clerk, a letting agent or a landlord will inspect room by room, often with the check-in photographs beside them.
That means every surface, not just the visible ones:
- inside the oven, hob, extractor and fridge;
- inside kitchen cupboards and drawers, which are now empty;
- limescale on taps, shower screens, tiles and the toilet;
- skirting boards, door frames, light switches and sockets;
- inside the windows, sills and frames;
- under and behind anything that was moved out;
- floors hoovered and mopped edge to edge, including under the bed position.
In an empty property there is nothing to work around, which is why a fixed price per size makes sense. The size of the property is a far better predictor of the time involved than how it looks at a glance.
What is included in the fixed price
A BPE end of tenancy clean covers the whole property: kitchen, bathrooms, bedrooms, living areas, hallway and stairs. Professional products and equipment are brought by the team. You do not need to buy anything.
The full room by room list is in our end of tenancy cleaning checklist. It is the same list the team works from, so you can see exactly what will be done before you book.
What adds to the price
Some tasks are separate because not every property needs them, and it would be unfair to build them into every price.
| Extra | Price |
|---|---|
| Oven cleaning | €60 |
| Fridge cleaning | €40 |
| Interior windows | from €10 per window |
| Carpet cleaning | from €4 per m² |
Two of these matter more than people expect at move-out. The oven is the first thing many inspectors open, and a carpet that has been lived on for two years rarely passes on hoovering alone. If the tenancy agreement mentions professional carpet cleaning, keep the receipt: it is often the only proof that will be accepted.
What can make it cheaper
A few things keep an end of tenancy clean at the standard price rather than pushing it into an individual quote:
- Move out first. The team cleans an empty property faster and better. Boxes in the hallway and bags on the kitchen floor slow everything down.
- Clear the fridge and cupboards. Food left behind has to be dealt with before cleaning can begin.
- Finish any repairs beforehand. Filler dust, paint splashes and sawdust turn a move-out clean into an after builders clean, which is priced differently.
- Say what you know. If the shower screen has heavy limescale or the oven has not been cleaned in a year, tell us. Nobody is judging; it just helps us send the right team for the right amount of time.
Is it worth paying for?
Compare the cost with what is at stake. In Dublin a deposit is usually one month's rent, and for a two bedroom apartment that is often well above €2,000. A €320 clean that protects it is cheap insurance. Even a partial deduction for cleaning will usually cost more than the clean itself, because the landlord will pay a company to do the work and pass the invoice on.
There is also the time. A thorough move-out clean of a two bedroom apartment takes a team of two most of a day with professional equipment. Done alone with household products, it takes a weekend you are probably spending on the actual move.
Not every tenancy needs it. If you are leaving a well kept studio after a year and the inventory was basic, a serious day of your own cleaning may be enough. Our guide on how to get your deposit back in Dublin goes through what landlords actually check so you can judge your own situation.
Landlords and letting agents
The same prices apply when the property is being prepared for the next tenant. Many Dublin landlords book the clean between tenancies directly, so the standard is consistent and the check-in photographs are taken on a clean property. It makes the next move-out inspection fairer for everyone.
Frequently asked questions
How long does an end of tenancy clean take?
It depends on the size of the property and the state it is in. The price is set by size, not by the hour, so the time is ours to manage.
Do you guarantee the deposit?
No cleaning company can promise what a landlord will decide, and the deposit also depends on damage, rent and bills. What we do is clean to the inspection standard, and if anything was missed, we come back and put it right free of charge.
Should I be there?
You can hand over keys and leave. Many customers arrange access with the agent so the clean happens after the van has gone and before the inspection.
Is VAT included?
No. All prices on this page and across the site exclude VAT.
Do you cover areas outside Dublin?
Yes. The team works across County Dublin and also in Kildare, Wicklow, Meath, Louth, Westmeath, Offaly and Carlow. See the areas page for the full list.
Get a fixed price for your move-out
Tell us the property size, the address and the date the keys go back, and you will get a fixed price with everything included. See the full service on end of tenancy cleaning in Dublin, check the price list, or request your price today.
