How much should I budget for a bond clean in Melbourne?

Bond and end of lease cleans are posted at the top of the A$120–A$320 range or higher, because the job has to pass an agent's inspection. Add extra if carpets need steam cleaning, which is usually quoted separately.

Do I pay before or after the clean?

You pay when you accept an offer, but the money is held in escrow. It is only released to the cleaner after you mark the job as complete.

Can I book the same cleaner regularly?

Yes. Many posters run a repeat fortnightly job with the same worker once the first clean goes well.

Pricing

House cleaning prices in Melbourne: what jobs actually get posted for

6 min read · Updated 22 August 2026

Cleaning is the most-posted category on Sidekickk, and the budget you choose does most of the work in deciding how many offers you get. Post too low and the job sits; post a fair number with clear scope and you'll usually have offers the same day.

This guide breaks down the budget ranges we see on Melbourne cleaning listings, what changes the price, and how the fees work so the total holds no surprises.

Typical budget ranges on Sidekickk

Most Melbourne home cleans on Sidekickk are posted with a budget between A$120 and A$320. Where a job lands inside that band depends mainly on size, condition and whether an agent is going to inspect the result.

Regular fortnightly clean, 2 bedroom apartment: usually the lower end of the range.
One-off deep clean including oven and bathrooms: mid range, and worth adding an hour of buffer.
End of lease / bond clean: the top of the range or above, because the standard is an inspection, not a tidy.
Post-renovation clean: priced above a bond clean — dust removal takes far longer than people expect.

What pushes the price up

Cleaners price by time and risk. Anything that makes the hours unpredictable makes the offer higher.

Ovens, rangehoods and shower screens that haven't been cleaned in a while
Carpet steam cleaning, which is usually a separate specialist cost
Balconies, windows and blinds, especially above ground level
Whether you supply products and equipment or the worker brings their own
Parking — inner-north and CBD jobs take longer just to load in

How to write a cleaning job that gets offers

The listings that fill fastest are specific. Give the number of bedrooms and bathrooms, say whether it's a regular or one-off clean, note the condition honestly, and name the date window rather than 'ASAP'.

Photos help more than extra words. Two or three shots of the kitchen and bathroom let a cleaner quote confidently instead of padding the price for the unknown.

What the fees add to your total

Sidekickk adds a 5% service fee on top of your budget when you post, and 5% comes out of the worker's payout. There is no subscription and no per-offer charge.

So a A$220 clean costs the poster A$231, and the cleaner receives A$209. Your payment is held securely and only released to the worker once you mark the job complete.

Common questions

How much should I budget for a bond clean in Melbourne?: Bond and end of lease cleans are posted at the top of the A$120–A$320 range or higher, because the job has to pass an agent's inspection. Add extra if carpets need steam cleaning, which is usually quoted separately.
Do I pay before or after the clean?: You pay when you accept an offer, but the money is held in escrow. It is only released to the cleaner after you mark the job as complete.
Can I book the same cleaner regularly?: Yes. Many posters run a repeat fortnightly job with the same worker once the first clean goes well.