How Much Does Presale Cleaning Cost in Sydney?
Preparing to sell your Sydney property? Presale cleaning is one of the highest-ROI investments you can make before listing. Here's what it costs in 2026 across different service levels.
Cost Guide
Pricing by property size
| Size | Apartment | House | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Photo Ready | $450 – $600 | $550 – $750 | Deep clean for listing photos. Kitchen, bathrooms, all rooms. |
| Sale Ready | $950 – $1,300 | $1,100 – $1,500 | Photo Ready + carpet steam, grout restoration, touch-up painting. |
| Auction Day Refresh | $280 – $350 | $320 – $400 | Same-day touch-up for auction or key inspection. |
What affects the price?
- Service tier — Photo Ready, Sale Ready, or Auction Day Refresh
- Property size — bedrooms, bathrooms, and total floor area
- Property condition — older or less maintained properties need more work
- Additional services — pressure washing, garden tidy, styling extras
- Timing — rush bookings may affect availability
Tips
- Photo Ready is the minimum for listing photos — clean properties photograph dramatically better
- Sale Ready includes extras that buyers notice during inspections (carpets, grout, paint touch-ups)
- Schedule cleaning 1–2 days before photography for best results
- Ask your agent which tier they recommend — they know what sells in your area
- Bundle add-ons like pressure washing for 10% off
Need professional help?
Our presale packages start from $280. Get a fixed-price quote for your property.