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Move-Out Cleaning in Durham, NC
Empty-home cleans for Durham rentals and homes, from historic bungalows near Duke to downtown lofts, priced flat and checked against your inspection.
Older homes, newer lofts, one inspection standard.
Durham's housing is a mix you don't see everywhere: 1920s bungalows in Trinity Park and Old West Durham with original hardwood and plaster walls, renovated mill and warehouse lofts around American Tobacco and Golden Belt, and newer apartments and townhomes out toward Southpoint. A move-out clean has to work for all of them.
Old hardwood gets a neutral cleaner instead of anything that dulls the finish. Plaster walls are spot-cleaned gently so scuffs come off without leaving shiny patches. Older appliances get the same inside-and-behind treatment as new ones. Then we work the same room-by-room checklist your landlord or property manager uses.
Every Durham move-out includes.
This is the scope for every empty-home clean, whether it's a studio near Ninth Street or a four-bedroom house in Hope Valley.
- Kitchen cabinets and drawers wiped inside and out
- Oven interior, racks and glass degreased
- Fridge and freezer cleaned inside, outside and behind
- Range hood, microwave and dishwasher detailed
- Shower glass, tile, tub and fixtures descaled
- Toilets disinfected, including the base and behind the tank
- Hardwood and tile mopped with a neutral cleaner
- Baseboards, trim, doors and switch plates hand-wiped
- Closet shelves, rods and floors cleaned
- Window sills and tracks, plus reachable interior glass
Timing a move around Duke's calendar.
A lot of Durham's rentals turn over with Duke's academic year and the summer start of medical residencies and fellowships, so late spring and early summer get busy. If you're leaving a rental near East or West Campus, Ninth Street or downtown, book as soon as your lease end date is set and we'll schedule the clean for the day after your movers.
Leaving Durham for a new job or program? You don't have to stay for the clean. We work from your landlord's checklist after you're gone and send photos of every room, so you can see the finished unit from wherever you've landed.
Photos and a receipt for your landlord.
Every renter move-out ends with before-and-after photos of every room and a dated, itemized receipt you can give your Durham landlord or property manager as proof of a professional clean.
See the full renter checklist and add-ons in the renters section of our move-out cleaning page.
Durham move-out cleaning prices.
Every move-out is a flat price for the empty home, based on bedrooms, bathrooms, square footage and condition. Starting prices in Durham:
| Home size | Starting at |
|---|---|
| Studio or 1 bedroom1 bath, under 1,000 sq ft | $304 |
| 2 bedrooms2 baths, about 1,200 sq ft | $334 |
| 3 bedrooms2 baths, about 1,800 sq ft | $344 |
| 4 bedrooms3 baths, about 2,500 sq ft | $404 |
| 5 bedrooms3.5 baths, about 3,500 sq ft | $484 |
Up to 9 interior windows are included. Save up to 20% on a recurring plan.
Homes that haven't been cleaned in a long time, or that need heavy pet hair removal, can quote higher. You'll see that in your quote, not on the day of the clean.
Move-Out Cleaning in Durham: questions.
How much does a move-out clean cost in Durham?
Every move-out is one flat price for the empty home. Studios and one-bedroom units start at $304, and a typical three-bedroom house starts at $344. Your instant quote shows the exact price before you book.
Can you clean an older Durham home without damaging original floors?
Yes. We use a neutral cleaner on hardwood, avoid soaking wood or grout, and spot-clean plaster walls gently. If a surface needs a specific product, add it to your booking notes.
I've already left Durham. Can you still do the clean?
Yes. Leave a key in a lockbox or share a door code, and we'll send before-and-after photos of every room plus a dated receipt when we finish.
Can you work from my landlord's checklist?
Yes. Our move-out checklist already follows what landlords and property managers inspect, and if yours gave you a list, send it with your booking and we'll work from it.
Do you also clean before a move-in?
Yes. A move-in clean before your furniture arrives covers the same empty-home scope, including inside cabinets, closets and appliances.
Keep reading
- Move-in and move-out cleaning The full empty-home scope, renter guarantees and the inspection checklist we work from.
- House cleaning in Durham, NC Every service we offer in Durham, the neighborhoods we cover and how recurring visits work.
- From the blogThe Move-Out Cleaning Checklist Landlords in Raleigh Actually Use
- From the blogHow Much Does House Cleaning Cost in Raleigh, NC? (2026 Price Guide)
One flat price. No hourly billing. No hidden fees.
Every quote we send is a flat rate for the job — not an estimate, not a starting point. If our team takes longer than planned, the price doesn't change. Ever.
Never per-hour
We quote the job, not the clock. If a clean takes longer than we expected, that's on us — your price doesn't move.
No hidden fees
No trip charges, no fuel fees, no supply fees, no weekend surcharges. The number we quote is the number you pay.
No surprise charges
Pricing only changes if you ask for an add-on at booking — or if conditions on arrival aren't what was disclosed (heavy pet hair, post-renovation dust, hoarding). We'll always call before we charge.
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Leaving Durham? Hand back the keys clean.
Get a flat move-out quote online, schedule the clean for the day after your movers, and leave the inspection to us.