Cleaning before move in in Exeter
Professional cleaning before move in services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
Call for quote
Typical Duration
Half to full day
Location
Exeter, Devon
Your new house deep cleaned before you move in. Every cupboard wiped, floors scrubbed, bathrooms gleaming. Unpack into a fresh, clean home instead of cleaning around boxes for weeks.
Start Fresh In Your New Home
You've got the keys to your new house and it's... not as clean as you'd like. Previous owners' idea of clean doesn't match yours, there's dust from being empty, marks in cupboards, and you don't want to unpack into someone else's grime.
Pre-move cleaning means you're starting properly fresh - cupboards clean before you fill them, bathrooms spotless before you use them.
💡 Pro tip: Book this before completion if possible, while property's empty. Way easier to clean properly without furniture in the way.
Moving Into Previous Owners' Dirt vs Starting Clean
| ✅ Professionally Cleaned First | ❌ Moving Straight In |
|---|---|
| Cupboards clean before you fill them | Plates going into grotty cupboards |
| Bathrooms spotless before use | Using someone else's bathroom grime |
| Floors clean before furniture down | Dust and dirt trapped under furniture forever |
| Fresh start, feels like home | Feels like someone else's house |
What You Get
🔧 Complete Pre-Move Clean
| Area | What Gets Cleaned |
|---|---|
| Kitchen | All cupboards inside/out, surfaces, appliances if left, floors |
| Bathrooms | Tiles, grout, toilet, shower/bath, sink, mirrors, floors - full deep clean |
| Throughout | All floors vacuumed/mopped, skirting boards, light switches, door frames, windowsills |
| Windows | Interior cleaned, exterior ground floor if accessible |
| Ready | Fresh, clean space to unpack into |
📦 You're Left With:
- Property feeling like yours, not previous owners'
- Clean cupboards ready to fill
- Bathrooms you actually want to use
- Fresh start in your new home
Pricing Guide
Call for accurate quote - prices depend on:
- Property size (1-bed flat vs 4-bed house)
- Current condition (reasonably clean vs needs serious work)
- Whether it's been left empty (dust builds up)
Rough guide:
- 1-bed flat: £100-£150
- 2-bed house: £140-£200
- 3-bed house: £180-£280
- 4-bed house: £250-£380
These are estimates - actual quote depends on specifics.
Perfect For Your New Home If...
✅ Different cleaning standards - want it done your way
✅ Property been empty - dust and mustiness built up
✅ Want fresh start - psychologically matters
✅ Time before move-in - can clean while empty
Why Choose Us for Cleaning before move in in Exeter?
Property cleaned before your stuff goes in
Cupboards wiped, ready to use
Floors and bathrooms spotless
Fresh start in your new home
What to Expect
Step 1: Access & Quote
We arrange access (between exchange and completion is ideal, or day of completion). I assess and quote if you haven't already.
Step 2: Deep Clean
I work through the whole property while it's empty - inside cupboards, bathrooms, floors, everything. Much easier without furniture in the way.
Step 3: Ready For You
Property's fresh and clean, ready for your removal van or for you to start unpacking. Feels like home from day one.
🔧 DIY Tips
Want to do it yourself? Here's how to tackle it:
🔧 You'll need:
- All-purpose cleaner
- Bathroom cleaner
- Glass cleaner
- Vacuum and mop
- Cloths, bucket
- Rubber gloves
- Step ladder (for high cupboards)
📐 Systematic approach:
Before furniture arrives (ideal):
Kitchen:
- All cupboards - wipe inside and out, shelves too
- Drawers - pull out, wipe inside and runners
- Surfaces - deep clean all worktops
- Appliances - if left, clean oven, hob, fridge
- Floor - sweep, mop thoroughly
Bathrooms: 6. Toilet - bleach, scrub completely 7. Shower/bath - descale, clean tiles, scrub grout 8. Sink - descale taps, clean around base 9. Mirrors - clean properly 10. Floor - clean thoroughly, get behind toilet
Throughout: 11. All floors - vacuum carpets, mop hard floors 12. Skirting boards - wipe down all rooms 13. Light switches - wipe all switches and plates 14. Door frames - wipe clean 15. Windows - clean inside, outside ground floor 16. Windowsills - vacuum and wipe
If furniture's already in:
- Focus on bathrooms and kitchen first (most important)
- Clean floors room by room as you unpack
- Do windows later once you're settled
⚠️ Common mistakes:
- Trying to clean around boxes (nightmare, just makes mess)
- Not doing cupboards inside (regret it every time you use them)
- Missing high surfaces (dust falls down onto clean surfaces)
- Forgetting light switches (get grimy fast)
💡 Pro trick: Clean from top to bottom, back to front of each room. Start with high surfaces (dust falls down), finish with floors. Means you're not re-cleaning things.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🏠 Full new home setup? I can clean before you move in, then help with unpacking, furniture assembly, curtain hanging - complete settling-in service.
Timing is everything: Cleaning an empty house takes half the time and gets twice as clean as trying to clean around furniture. If you can get access between completion and removal van arriving, it's worth it.
Exeter older properties: Victorian and Edwardian houses often have cupboards and features the previous owners couldn't reach properly. Starting with a proper deep clean makes a big difference.
Combine with repairs: If there's minor making good needed (filling holes from pictures, touching up paint), I can combine it with the clean - everything sorted before you move in.
New builds: Even brand new houses need cleaning before move-in - building dust everywhere, marks from construction, windows covered in cement splashes. Don't assume new = clean.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why clean a house before moving in?
Previous owners' standards might not match yours. Even if they cleaned, there's dust from being empty, marks in cupboards, bathroom needs a proper going-over. Starting with a deep clean means you're unpacking into a fresh, clean space.
What gets cleaned in a pre-move clean?
Kitchen (inside all cupboards, surfaces, appliances if left), bathrooms (full deep clean), all floors, windows, skirting boards, light switches. Basically everything, ready for you to move your stuff in.
When should I book this?
Ideally between exchange and completion while the property's empty. Much easier to clean thoroughly when there's no furniture in the way. If that's not possible, day 1 after completion before the removal van arrives.
Do I need to provide cleaning products?
No - I bring everything needed. Just need access to water and electric (property should have these turned on by completion anyway).
How much does it cost?
Depends on property size and condition. 2-bed terrace might be £150-200, 4-bed house £250-350. I'll quote accurately once I know what I'm dealing with. Call for specific quote.
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