A move-out cleaning in Montreal costs between $330 and $520 before tax for most apartments and houses: about $330 for a studio, $350 for a 3½, $370 for a 4½, $390 to $420 for a 5½, and $515 for a three-bedroom house. That covers a full deep clean plus the move-out specifics: inside every cabinet and drawer, inside closets, and the empty-home details a landlord or buyer checks. Here is how the price is built, what it includes, and where the extras come in.
How move-out cleaning is priced
The Clean Panther prices by room, not by the hour. You pick the rooms and areas in the home, the price builds from there, and the Move-In/Out Deep Cleaning option adds a flat $200 on top of the room-based price. That $200 is the difference between a maintenance visit and an inspection-grade clean: the inside of cabinets, drawers, closets and the fridge exterior, baseboards, doors and frames, light fixtures, window sills, and a full two-pass floor clean. You see every line before you book, and the price doesn’t change on the day unless you add something.
Price by home size
| Home | Rooms included | Move-out cleaning (before tax) |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | Kitchen, bathroom, living area | $330 |
| 3½ | Kitchen, bathroom, living room, 1 bedroom | $350 |
| 4½ | Kitchen, bathroom, living room, 2 bedrooms | $370 |
| 5½ | Kitchen, bathroom, living room, 3 bedrooms | $390 (one bathroom) to $420 (two bathrooms) |
| 3-bedroom house | Kitchen, 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, half bath, living room, dining room, office, basement | $515 |
Prices are before GST and QST. Larger homes, extra bathrooms, walk-in closets and staircases add to the room-based price; the online booking form calculates the exact number for your layout in under a minute.
What’s included
Everything on our deep cleaning checklist, plus the move-out layer: inside kitchen and bathroom cabinets and drawers, inside closets and shelving, small stationary appliances wiped, staircases, cobwebs, spot cleaning of walls, and hardware polished. The home should be empty, or close to it. Our full list is on the move-in/out cleaning page.
Add-ons and what they cost
| Add-on | Price |
|---|---|
| Inside the oven | $40 per oven |
| Inside the fridge (empty) | $40 per fridge |
| Inside the dishwasher | $40 |
| Inside windows and tracks | $10 per window |
| Inside the washer and dryer, microwave, balcony, garage floor | Priced per unit at booking |
The three most common on a move-out are the oven, the fridge and the windows, which together add $90 to $150 for a typical apartment. Inside kitchen and bathroom cabinets are already part of the move-out clean, so there’s nothing to add for those.
What affects the price the most
Condition, not size. A 4½ that was cleaned regularly and is now empty takes the standard time. The same 4½ with grease behind the stove, a fridge that hasn’t been emptied and a bathroom with built-up soap scum takes longer, which is why the booking form asks about condition and why photos help. The home should be empty or nearly empty: the crew can work around a few boxes, but not full furniture. For a furnished home, book a deep clean. And timing: the last week of June is the busiest of the year in Montreal because of July 1st moves. Book four to six weeks ahead for that window.
Move-out vs deep clean vs regular clean
| Service | When it fits | Typical 4½ price |
|---|---|---|
| Recurring maintenance | Lived-in home, kept up | $128 to $170 per visit |
| Deep cleaning | Lived-in home that needs a reset | $320 |
| Move-out cleaning | Empty home, handing back keys or listing for sale | $370 |
The $50 gap between a deep clean and a move-out clean pays for the inside of cabinets, drawers and closets, which only make sense when the home is empty.
Avoiding cleaning claims or passing the walkthrough
Quebec landlords can’t legally require a damage deposit, but many still ask for a “cleaning fee” if the unit isn’t returned in the state it was received, and buyers routinely request a professional cleaning before closing. A move-out clean with a receipt settles both. Our move-out checklist is the same list the crews use if you’d rather do it yourself, and our landlord inspection guide covers what inspectors look at first.
Book or get a quote
Move-out cleaning can be booked online with instant pricing, usually with availability within 3 to 7 days outside the July rush. If the home is large, in rough shape, or you’d rather send photos first, request a quote and we’ll reply, typically within one business day. Every clean comes with our 48-hour re-clean guarantee.
FAQ: move-out cleaning prices in Montreal
How much does a move-out cleaning cost for a 4½ in Montreal?
About $370 before tax with the standard rooms, plus add-ons like the oven ($40) or the fridge ($40) if you want them.
Is move-out cleaning more expensive than a deep clean?
Yes, by a flat $200 over the room price versus $150 for a deep clean, because it includes the inside of cabinets, drawers and closets.
Do you clean the inside of the fridge and oven?
As add-ons, $40 each, so the time is budgeted for them. They’re the two most common extras on a move-out.
Does the home need to be empty?
Empty or nearly empty gives the best result and is what the move-out checklist assumes. We can work around a few boxes, but not full furniture.
How far ahead should I book for July 1st?
Four to six weeks. The last week of June sells out every year.
Is there a guarantee?
Yes. If anything on the checklist was missed, tell us within 48 hours and we come back to fix it at no charge.