Ciyeza Cleaning — Cape Town
End of tenancy cleaning in Cape Town — what agents check and how to get it right
The end of a lease is stressful enough without a dispute over cleaning. In Cape Town's rental market, agents do a proper exit inspection — and the things they find aren't usually the floors or the surfaces. They're the oven, the grout, the extractor filter, the inside of the fridge, the shower tracks.
A professional end of tenancy clean covers all of it. Here's what's included, what agents typically flag, and what it costs.
What agents flag most often
After years of doing exit cleans across Cape Town, these are the spots that come up in failed inspections:
- Inside the oven — burnt grease that builds up over months
- The extractor fan filter — often never cleaned during a tenancy
- Bathroom grout and shower glass — soap scum and mould
- Inside the fridge, especially the rubber door seal
- Window tracks — grit, dust, and dead insects
- Ceiling corners and light fittings — dust and cobwebs
- Under and behind the stove if it's freestanding
What the clean includes
Kitchen
Oven degreased inside and out, extractor filter cleaned, fridge and freezer cleaned including seals, all cupboards inside and out, sink and taps descaled, countertops and splashback, floor.
Bathrooms
Toilet fully sanitised, shower cubicle and tracks, bath, tiles and grout scrubbed, glass cleaned streak-free, mirror, taps, vanity inside and out, floor.
Bedrooms and living areas
All cupboards and wardrobes inside, skirting boards, door frames, light switches, windows inside including sills and tracks, floors vacuumed and mopped.
Carpet cleaning
Basic vacuuming is included. If the lease requires professional steam cleaning or carpets are stained, we can add hot-water extraction as a separate item.
What does end of tenancy cleaning cost in Cape Town?
| Property | Typical price |
|---|---|
| Studio / 1-bedroom flat | From R700 |
| 2-bedroom home or flat | From R950 |
| 3-bedroom home | From R1200 |
| 4+ bedroom home | From R1600 |
Properties that haven't been cleaned regularly throughout the tenancy take longer. We give a fixed price before we start.
For landlords and property managers
We also work directly with landlords and agents who need a property cleaned between tenants — whether the outgoing tenant arranged it or not. A clean property ready for photos and viewings minimises vacancy time. We work around handover schedules and can turn a property around quickly.
Areas we cover in Cape Town
Not listed? Get in touch — we cover most of Cape Town.
Related reading
Book end of tenancy cleaning in Cape Town
Tell us your area, property size, and when handover is. We'll give you a fixed price and make sure it's done properly.