Move-Out Cleaning in Charlottetown, PE

Choose the tasks before comparing quotes

Give the cleaner bedroom and bathroom counts, room photos and your handover requirements. State whether you will leave the property empty. Specify oven and fridge interiors, cupboard shelves, interior windows and carpet work rather than assuming the provider includes them.

Describe grease, soap buildup, pet hair and marks that need attention. Ask which surfaces the cleaner can treat and which marks may remain. Agree on products for delicate finishes, who brings supplies and how the crew will report damage they find.

For a rental, compare the tenancy agreement with your move-in condition report. PEI’s Rental Office distinguishes tenant-caused damage from reasonable wear and tear and says tenants do not bear responsibility for reasonable wear. Discuss cleaning and repairs as separate handover tasks. [1]

Get a property-specific written quote

Request a total that identifies cleaning labour, selected extras, taxes, travel or parking charges and rubbish removal. For hourly work, ask how many cleaners will attend, how the provider counts their hours and whether you can set a spending limit. Require approval before the crew adds tasks.

Get a property-specific cleaning quote; IWMC’s disposal fees cover a separate expense. Ask any provider offering removal to identify hauling and disposal charges. IWMC publishes separate residential and commercial disposal guidance, so confirm which rules apply to the proposed trip. [2] [5]

Ask for proof of insurance, cancellation terms and a process for reporting missed tasks. Name the person who can approve changes and inspect the work before the crew leaves. Keep those arrangements with the quote.

Clear belongings and plan sorted disposal

Assign someone to empty cupboards and remove unwanted belongings before the appointment. Define whether the cleaner will bag material, carry it to the collection point or transport it off site. Ask who will sort, unload and pay any facility charges.

Across PEI, IWMC collects waste and compost carts on alternating weeks and recyclables monthly. Some materials require special disposal and cannot leave through curbside collection. Check the schedule for your civic address before relying on pickup to meet your key-return deadline. [3]

For a disposal trip, IWMC requires source separation into recyclables, compost, waste and special-disposal items. Customers must sort and unload their material at the facility, and cover and secure loads during transport. Include these responsibilities in a hauling agreement. [2]

Arrange access and check the finished work

Schedule the appointment when you can provide clear rooms and access to the agreed areas. Confirm water, electricity, keys, parking, stairs and building restrictions with the cleaner. Leave time between the appointment and handover to inspect the work and resolve omissions.

Walk through with the task list. Check the appliance interiors, cupboard shelves, bathroom fixtures and floor edges included in your quote. Photograph the rooms after cleaning and retain the invoice with your condition records. Report missed tasks within the response period you agreed.

Use PEI’s rental deposit process

PEI’s Rental Office says landlords have 15 days after a tenancy ends to return the deposit with interest, apply to retain it, or return part and apply to retain the remainder. A landlord may retain an amount without an application if the tenant agrees in writing at the end of the tenancy to pay a tenant liability or obligation. Another exception covers an unpaid amount under a Director’s order. [1]

Provide a forwarding address and retain handover correspondence. If the landlord neither returns the deposit nor files an application within the required 15 days, the Rental Office says a tenant can file Form 2A to request its return. Keep your photos, condition report and receipts for any dispute. [1]

Published residential drop-off rates by material

Choose your cleaning and disposal approach

Your hiring checklist

1. Review handover requirements and prepare a room-by-room task list.
2. Send photos and identify surfaces needing extra attention.
3. Confirm the total price, exclusions and approval for additional work.
4. Assign sorting, hauling, unloading and disposal responsibilities.
5. Remove belongings and empty cupboards before the appointment.
6. Confirm utilities, keys, parking and building access.
7. Inspect the work, photograph the rooms and retain the invoice.
8. For a rental, provide a forwarding address and keep handover correspondence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does professional cleaning guarantee my deposit back?

Do not treat an invoice as a repayment promise. PEI’s Rental Office describes a 15-day repayment or application deadline. A landlord may retain funds without an application when the tenant agrees in writing at the end of the tenancy to pay a tenant liability or obligation, or when an unpaid Director’s order applies. Keep cleaning records for any dispute. [1]

Can I leave move-out rubbish beside the cart?

IWMC allows up to two additional properly sorted bags, containers or items beside a full cart. Each must weigh no more than 50 pounds and measure no more than four feet in any dimension. Use clear transparent bags for waste and paper yard/garden bags for excess compost. Containers must be open, rigid and have handles. IWMC will not collect waste or compost in solid-coloured or blue bags. Check special-disposal requirements and your collection date first. [3]

Should rubbish removal be part of the cleaning quote?

Include it if you want the provider to handle removal. Define sorting, bagging, transport, unloading and disposal as separate tasks, and ask for their charges. IWMC assigns sorting and unloading responsibility to the customer bringing material to the facility. Confirm how the provider will fulfil those duties. [2]