Bond cleaning on Brisbane's northside spans a wide range of housing. Apartments stacked around Chermside Westfield, postwar brick in Stafford and Aspley, Queenslanders in Clayfield and Wilston, newer family homes out toward Bridgeman Downs. Every one of them cleans differently at exit. Northside agents run their inspections off the same REIQ checklist the rest of Brisbane uses, but the surfaces and the clutter levels change suburb to suburb. A decent northside bond cleaner knows the difference and quotes accordingly.

Northside bond cleaning rates

Unit / Apartment

1 bed$310–$490

2 bed$420–$640

+ Carpet steam+$100–$180

Chermside apartments sit at the lower end.

Townhouse

2 bed$490–$720

3 bed$630–$900

+ Carpet steam+$140–$220

Common in Kedron and Nundah estates.

House

3 bed$640–$980

4+ bed$840–$1,340

+ Carpet steam+$160–$260

Queenslanders in Clayfield and Wilston price at the top.

What northside bond cleaners watch for

If you're leaving a Queenslander in Wilston, Grange, or Clayfield, the inspection will focus on original surfaces. VJ walls, timber floors, picture rails, deep skirtings. The cleaner needs to know the difference between a surface you can wet-wipe and a surface you can't, and the good northside cleaners check with you on the first walk-through. Apartments around Chermside Westfield are a quicker job because they're tile-heavy and modern, but the agents around that precinct are known for being strict about rangehood filters and oven interiors. Stafford, Aspley, and Kedron are mostly postwar brick, which is the easiest category to bond clean because the surfaces are straightforward and the floor plans are compact. One thing worth knowing across the whole northside. If your place has a lockup shed or a carport laundry, check whether it's on your entry condition report. A lot of northside agents include these and a lot of tenants forget until inspection day.

Northside bond clean inspection items

Oven, racks, and trays
Rangehood and filter
Cooktop and splashback
Inside cupboards and drawers
Bathroom tiles and grout
Shower screen descaled
Toilet base and cistern
Tap fittings polished
Window tracks and sills
Skirtings and door frames
Light fittings and fans
Carpet steam clean (if carpeted)

Northside bond cleaning FAQs

How much is a bond clean for a three-bedroom Chermside house?+

A three-bedroom house on the northside generally runs $640 to $980 for a full bond clean. Chermside and Kedron sit near the middle of that range. Bigger homes in Clayfield and Wilston can push past $1,100 once you factor in Queenslander surfaces and extra bathrooms. Carpet steam cleaning is quoted separately.

Will the cleaner do my oven as part of the bond clean?+

Yes. Oven interior, racks, trays, and rangehood filter are all standard items on a northside bond clean. If your oven hasn't been cleaned in a while, mention it so the cleaner brings the heavy-duty degreaser. Most northside bond cleaners treat a bad oven as part of the quoted price, not an extra.

Do I need to arrange carpet cleaning separately?+

Some bond cleaners on the northside include it in the package, others quote it as a line item, and a handful partner with a dedicated carpet cleaner in Kedron or Nundah. Either way, if your place has carpet you need a steam clean receipt for the agent. Ask upfront whether it's included.

How soon before my inspection should I book?+

Book your northside bond clean for the day after you move out and before the final inspection. Two weeks notice is comfortable. End of month gets busy up here, especially around Chermside and Kedron, so don't leave it to the last three days if you can help it.

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