Moving out
End-of-Tenancy Cleaning in Galway: Checklist & Cost (2026)
Quick answer: An end-of-tenancy clean in Galway costs €54–€72 for most flats on Vano (3–4 hours at €18/hr). Here's the room-by-room checklist landlords actually check — and how to get it done same-day before handover.
Handing back the keys is the one clean you can't skip — it's the difference between your full deposit and a deduction. In a student city like Galway, end-of-tenancy cleans are our most-booked job every summer. Here's what landlords actually check, what it costs, and how to get it done fast.
What does an end-of-tenancy clean cost in Galway?
On Vano it's priced simply by time at €18/hr:
- Studio or one-bed flat — 3 hours, €54
- Two-bed house or apartment — 4 hours, €72
- Bigger or very lived-in homes — 5–6 hours, €90–€108
Plus one small booking fee (15%, min €4) charged only when a helper says yes. The job price goes straight to your student cleaner when it's done — they keep 100%. Compare that with dedicated end-of-tenancy firms, which commonly quote €150–€300 for the same flat.
The room-by-room deposit checklist
Kitchen (where deposits are lost)
- Oven degreased inside and out, racks soaked and scrubbed
- Fridge and freezer emptied, defrosted, wiped inside
- Inside every cupboard and drawer
- Hob, extractor, sink and taps descaled
Bathroom
- Limescale off the shower screen, tiles and taps
- Toilet, sink and bath scrubbed; mirror polished
- Extractor grille dusted; bin emptied and wiped
Everywhere else
- Skirting boards, window sills and door frames wiped
- Inside windows cleaned; cobwebs down
- Carpets hoovered (edges too), hard floors mopped
- All bins out, no belongings left behind
Tips from hundreds of Galway move-outs
Book before the final inspection, not after — a same-day re-clean is possible on Vano, but calm beats panic. Take photos when the clean is done; they're your evidence if there's any deposit debate.
How to book it
Tap Cleaning → End-of-tenancy clean on vanojobs.com, pick the hours, drop your phone number and the address. An ID-verified local student takes it on — you'll see their name, photo and rating before they arrive, and if anything's missed, tell us within 24 hours and we'll make it right.