If you're moving out of a rental property in Solihull, the end-of-tenancy clean is one of the most important steps in getting your deposit back. Here's what you need to know.
What Letting Agents Expect
Most letting agents in the Solihull area use a standardised inventory checklist. They'll check every room against the condition it was in at the start of your tenancy. Key areas they focus on:
- Oven interior and hob
- Bathroom grout and limescale
- Window tracks and sills
- Skirting boards and door frames
- Carpet condition and stains
DIY vs Professional
While you can do it yourself, professional end-of-tenancy cleaning has a significant advantage: accountability. If something is flagged at inspection, a professional service (like ours) offers a re-clean guarantee — something you can't get doing it yourself.
Timing Your Clean
Book your clean 1-2 days before the key handover. This gives you time for the inspection and any follow-up cleaning if needed. Avoid booking on the same day as handover — if anything needs attention, you won't have time to fix it.
What About the Deposit?
The average deposit in Solihull ranges from £500-£1,200. A professional end-of-tenancy clean costs from £189. The maths speaks for itself — it's a small investment to protect a much larger sum.
Our Recommendation
Book a professional clean, keep the before-and-after photos as evidence, and attend the inspection if possible. If you use Scrubster, we provide photographic evidence as standard and our re-clean guarantee covers you if anything is flagged.