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Move-in and move-out cleaning in Houston

Empty-home, top-to-bottom cleaning for Houston renters and owners. Moving out? Moving in? This is our deepest level cleaning.

Book a move-in or move-out clean when the house is empty or nearly empty. Book online or call (346) 214-3101. Full task lists also live on services.

Who does move-in and move-out cleaning in River Oaks (77019)?

Welcome Home Maids does move-in and move-out cleaning in River Oaks (77019), Afton Oaks and the Upper Kirby area (77027), West University Place and Rice Village (77005), Upper Kirby (77098), Memorial (77024) and Bellaire (77401). Move-in and move-out cleaning starts at $290 for a 1 bed, 1 bath home, before tax, and you see your exact price when you book online. Book at www.welcomehomemaids.com/booking or call (346) 214-3101. We clean seven days a week. Insured, bonded, and background-checked.

Pricing

What a move‑in or move‑out clean costs

A move-in or move-out clean starts at $290 for a 1 bed, 1 bath home under 1,500 sq ft. A 2 bed, 2 bath home of 1,500 to 1,999 sq ft is about $319, and a 4 bed, 4 bath home of 2,000 to 2,499 sq ft is about $430. Prices are before sales tax, and the booking page shows your exact price for your home's size.

$290

1 bed, 1 bath

Under 1,500 sq ft

$319

2 bed, 2 bath

1,500 to 1,999 sq ft

$430

4 bed, 4 bath

2,000 to 2,499 sq ft

Move-in / move-out is the empty-home clean: more detail than a lived-in deep clean, including inside fridge, freezer, and oven. Within reach only. Furniture cannot be moved. Cleaners bring their own cleaning supplies. Trash bag liners must be provided.

When to book move-out vs deep vs standard

Move-in / move-out when the home is empty and you need a full turnover clean. Deep when you still live there but need a fuller reset (first clean, seasonal, after guests). Standard for recurring maintenance. Compare scopes on deep vs standard, see deep cleaning, read how Houston house cleaning cost works, and see what drives move-out cleaning cost. Selling? Pre-listing house cleaning.

Book online or call (346) 214-3101. Cleaners are insured, bonded, and background-checked.

Areas we often serve: Memorial, Pearland, Clear Lake, plus more on areas. Moving into or out of an apartment or high-rise in Midtown, the Museum District, or Upper Kirby? See apartment and condo cleaning. Carpeted rooms? Ask about the carpet add-on. Full checklist: services #move. Book online.

Checklist

What move-in / move-out includes

Pulled from our services move package. Empty home, top to bottom.

Living · Bedrooms · Halls

Cobwebs from ceilings; ceiling fans and light fixtures; blinds dusted and wiped; shelves, ledges, surfaces; light switches and door frames; mirrors and glass items; baseboards hand-detailed; floors swept and mopped; carpet and furniture vacuumed; closets vacuumed out.

Bathrooms

Cobwebs and reachable vents; ceiling fans and lighting; blinds; shelves, ledges, surfaces; light switches and door frames; shower and/or tub scrubbed; tile and grout cleaning; sink and faucets polished; toilet inside, out, and around; walls spot-checked; cabinet exteriors and interiors.

Kitchen

Cobwebs and reachable vents; ceiling fans and lighting; blinds; microwave inside and out; inside fridge, freezer, and oven; stovetop scrubbed; hood vents cleaned; appliance exteriors wiped; cabinet exteriors and interiors; countertops, sink, faucets, and backsplash; baseboards and walls spot-checked; floors swept and mopped.

Laundry · Garage · Patio

Cobwebs removed; washer and dryer exteriors; glass doorways (inside, within reach); trash picked up and bagged; floors swept and mopped; carpets vacuumed.

Within reach · Furniture cannot be moved · Cleaners bring their own cleaning supplies · Trash bag liners must be provided. See the same list on services.

FAQ

Move-in / move-out cleaning: common questions

What is included in move-in / move-out cleaning?

Empty-home, top-to-bottom cleaning. Living areas, bedrooms, halls, bathrooms, kitchen (including inside fridge, freezer, and oven), plus laundry, garage, and patio tasks within reach. Furniture cannot be moved. Cleaners bring their own cleaning supplies. Trash bag liners must be provided. See the full checklist on services.

How much does a move-out cleaning cost in Houston?

A move-in or move-out clean is $290 for a 1 bed, 1 bath home under 1,500 sq ft, about $319 for a 2 bed, 2 bath home of 1,500 to 1,999 sq ft, and about $430 for a 4 bed, 4 bath home of 2,000 to 2,499 sq ft. Prices are before sales tax. The booking page shows your exact price.

When should I book move-out instead of deep or standard?

Book move-in / move-out when the home is empty or nearly empty and you need the deepest clean for a turnover. Deep is for a lived-in home that needs a fuller reset. Standard is ongoing maintenance. Compare packages on deep vs standard.

How do I book a move-in or move-out clean in Houston?

Book online at www.welcomehomemaids.com/booking or call (346) 214-3101. The booking page shows your price once you choose your clean type and home size.

Do you clean empty apartments and houses for renters and owners?

Yes. Move-in / move-out is for empty homes changing hands, whether you are a renter, landlord, or owner. Confirm access and keys when you book.

Are inside fridge, freezer, and oven included?

Yes. Inside fridge, freezer, and oven are included on move-in / move-out. On Standard and Deep, add them when you book.

Which Houston areas do you serve for move cleans?

River Oaks (77019), Afton Oaks and the Upper Kirby area (77027), West University Place and Rice Village (77005), Upper Kirby (77098), Memorial (77024) and Bellaire (77401), plus The Heights, Pearland, Friendswood, Clear Lake and other nearby Houston neighborhoods. See all service areas.

Do you clean apartments and high-rise condos for move-out?

Yes. We clean apartments, condos and high-rises in River Oaks, Upper Kirby and the Galleria area. Let us know about parking or loading-dock rules when you book.

Should the home be empty?

Yes, if you can. Move-in and move-out cleans work best with furniture and boxes out and the power and water on.

Will I get the same cleaner?

Recurring customers get the same cleaner every visit. One-time move-in and move-out cleans are booked with the next available cleaner.

Book your Houston move-in / move-out clean

Call (346) 214-3101 or book online to select a time that works best for you.

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