Pre-Sale House Cleaning in Courtenay
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Pre-sale cleaning in Courtenay
We prepare homes for sale across Courtenay and the surrounding area, including Campbell River (41 km), Port Alberni (51 km). The figures on this page are British Columbia-wide: 11 pre-sale cleans, the typical one coming to $600 — the same crews, checklist and room prices apply in Courtenay.
Buyers judge a home in the first minute of a showing and in the first photo online. Our pre sale cleaners work top-down — light fixtures, ledges, cupboards inside and out, kitchens degreased, bathrooms descaled, glass and stainless streak-free — and finish the entry last, so the home is ready for photos, showings and the final walk-through.
The pre sale cleaning cost in Courtenay uses the same fixed room prices as everywhere we work — see the table below, with payment before or after service.
Pre-sale cleaning in Courtenay: who it is for
Most of our Courtenay bookings come from one of these four situations.
Pre-sale cleaning cost in Courtenay
Two views of the price: what customers across British Columbia actually paid for a pre-sale clean, and the fixed room prices from our price list. Your price is built room by room and fixed before we start.
| Home size | Typical total paid in British Columbia | Range paid |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms Most booked | $390 | $315–$600 |
Room prices
| Room or task | Price | What is included |
|---|---|---|
| Bedroom | $50 | Closets, sills, baseboards, switches; floors vacuumed and mopped |
| Bathroom · powder room | $55 · $35 | Toilet, tub, shower and vanity descaled; mirrors and floor |
| Kitchen | $65 | Cupboards inside and out, counters, sink and backsplash, floor |
| Living area & hallway · dining · den | $50 · $30 · $30 | Doors, frames, banisters, baseboards and floors |
| All walls & ceilings — dust & wipe · full wash | $70 · $550 | Every wall and ceiling dusted and wiped, top down |
| All interior windows & blinds | $30 | Glass, frames, sills, tracks and blinds |
| Exterior windows, each | $7 | Outside glass reachable without a ladder |
| Basement — finished · unfinished | $70 · $50 | Floors, ledges, stairs and utility areas |
| Vents, each | $25 | Covers removed where possible and cleaned |
| Garage · balcony | $40 · $50 | Swept, cobwebs removed, surfaces wiped |
“Typical total paid” is the median job total on completed pre-sale cleans, add-ons included (shown where we have 3 or more jobs at that size; the range is the middle 80% where we have 10 or more). Room prices are from our price list and include supplies and equipment; walls & ceilings are counted as homes, windows as homes with interior windows cleaned. Your exact price is fixed before we start.
Pre-sale cleaning guide for Courtenay
Ordered by what Courtenay sellers booked most before listing — with the fixed price, the time and what buyers notice first.
- Listing walk-throughWe agree the priorities with you, your agent or stager — photo rooms first.
- Top-down detailHigh dusting, light fixtures and ledges first so nothing falls on clean surfaces.
- Kitchens & bathsDegrease, descale and polish until fixtures and stainless are streak-free.
- Glass & floorsWindows and mirrors, then floors edge to edge; entry and hallway last.
- Photo-ready checkA final walk-through, room by room, before photos or the first showing.
Bathrooms
Most booked- Tub, shower glass and tile descaled; grout lines scrubbed
- Toilet, vanity and mirrors spotless and streak-free
- Fan cover dusted, fixtures polished to a photo finish
- Price
- $55 · powder room $35
- Time
- 45–60 min each
Pro tipFresh white towels after the clean make a bathroom look staged with no other effort.
Bedrooms
Most booked- Closets wiped inside — buyers open every one
- Window sills, frames and blinds dusted
- Under-bed and corner floors vacuumed and mopped
- Price
- $50 a room
- Time
- 30–45 min each
Pro tipMake beds with plain bedding after the clean; it photographs better than patterns.
Living areas & hallways
- Baseboards, door frames and switches wiped — the first things a buyer touches
- Floors vacuumed and mopped; entry and hallway done last
- Light fixtures, ledges and banisters dusted
- Price
- $50 · dining room $30
- Time
- 30–60 min each
Pro tipOpen blinds fully for photos — clean sills and glass then show as light, not dust.
Kitchen
- Cabinet fronts, handles and the inside of every cupboard buyers will open
- Range hood exterior degreased and the floor scrubbed edge to edge
- Counters, backsplash and sink polished; stainless streak-free
- Price
- $65
- Time
- 60–90 min
Pro tipBuyers open kitchen cupboards and the oven on almost every viewing — those are the two places a quick clean gets caught out.
Appliances
- Oven degreased inside — racks, glass and cavity
- Fridge cleaned inside (emptied first) and outside
- Dishwasher, microwave and washer wiped and freshened
- Price
- Oven $35 · fridge $45
- Time
- 30–60 min each
Pro tipAppliances that stay with the house are part of the sale; a clean oven and fridge tell buyers the home was looked after.
Walls, scuffs & ceilings
- Walls and ceilings dusted and wiped top to bottom
- Cobwebs cleared from corners and stairwells
- Light scuffs and fingerprints lifted around switches and doors
- Price
- $70 dust & wipe
- Time
- 1–2 hours a home
Pro tipPatch nail holes before the clean so plaster dust is cleared at the same time.
Laundry & utility rooms
- Washer and dryer wiped outside; lint area cleared
- Floor vacuumed and mopped
- Shelves, sink and counters cleaned
- Price
- priced at booking
- Time
- 20–30 min
Pro tipA labelled, tidy utility room tells buyers the house has been maintained.
Listing-ready kitchen detail: drag to compare
- Baked-on grease lifted from the door glass and cavity floor
- Racks degreased and polished
- Food-safe products, no harsh fumes left behind
Real photos from a completed clean. Slide the handle to compare.
How booking pre-sale cleaning works
- Book onlineChoose your rooms and add-ons — your price is fixed before you confirm. Book about a week before listing photos so there is time for touch-ups.
- We confirm your crewA vetted local team for Courtenay is assigned and you get a confirmation by email.
- Crew arrives equippedSupplies, tools and equipment come with us; you just provide access.
- Walk-through & guaranteeCheck the work with the crew. Anything missed is re-cleaned free within 48 hours.
Why Courtenay chooses AnyClean
Every score below comes from a real customer. Jobber scores are from the survey sent after each completed job; we show written feedback only from customers who scored us 8, 9 or 10.
“They were very friendly and adaptable. They cleaned several things in my house better than I do, and I've been doing it for years.”
Pre-sale cleaning near Courtenay: British Columbia figures
- Courtenay uses our British Columbia figures: 11 pre-sale cleans, typically $600 in total.
- 73% of those jobs included appliances inside and out; 27% had carpets deep cleaned and 27% included windows.
- Homes we prepared for sale in British Columbia averaged 3.2 bedrooms and 2.2 bathrooms.
- Our nearest pre-sale pages to Courtenay: Campbell River (41 km), Port Alberni (51 km), Nanaimo (96 km), Squamish (132 km), North Cowichan (134 km).
Balcony doors and window tracks are checked by buyers in condos; both are included when you book windows.
Coastal rain tracks mud into entries during showing season; we leave entry mats and floors photo-ready.
| British Columbia (11 jobs) | Canada (134 jobs) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jobs with appliances cleaned | 73% | 65% |
| Jobs with carpets cleaned | 27% | 30% |
| Jobs with windows | 27% | 36% |
| Jobs with walls & ceilings | 36% | 44% |
British Columbia-wide figures from our completed pre-sale cleans; percentages are the share of jobs that included each room or task, totals are the median job total.
Real estate cleaning in Courtenay and nearby
We serve all of Courtenay and nearby Campbell River, Port Alberni. We also cover the surrounding areas; where we have a dedicated pre-sale clean page for a neighbouring city it is linked below.
Nearby areas we cover around Courtenay
Powell River · Campbell River · Port Alberni · Qualicum Beach · Parksville · Nanaimo · Squamish · North Cowichan · West Vancouver · Vancouver · North Vancouver · Richmond (1 job) · Burnaby (1 job) · Delta · New Westminster
Other cleaning services in Courtenay
Every service below is available in Courtenay at the same fixed prices.
Courtenay pre-sale cleaning: at a glance
British Columbia-wide figures from our completed pre-sale cleans, plus the nearest areas to Courtenay.
Before your Courtenay crew arrives
- Leave lockbox access if your agent manages showings
- Book carpets and windows in the same visit
- Declutter and pack personal items first
- Clear counters so they can be cleaned and photographed
- Finish touch-up painting and small repairs before the clean
- Share the photo date and any stager notes with us
Pre-Sale House Cleaning in Courtenay: questions
Do you offer pre-sale cleaning in Courtenay?
Yes. Courtenay is part of our British Columbia service area, alongside Campbell River, Port Alberni. Book online and we confirm a crew for your address.
How much does pre-sale cleaning cost in Courtenay?
The typical total across British Columbia has been $600, add-ons included. It is priced room by room: bedrooms $50, bathrooms $55 (powder rooms $35), kitchens $65, living areas $50, inside the oven $35 and fridge $45, all interior windows $30, finished basements $70.
When should I book the clean?
About a week before listing photos, once you have decluttered and any repairs or painting are done. Many sellers add a quick touch-up before the first open house.
Can you work with my real estate agent or stager?
Yes. We can schedule around the photo date, follow the stager’s priorities and arrange access by lockbox; your agent can book on your behalf.
What is included that a regular clean misses?
Inside cupboards, closets and appliances buyers open, baseboards, light fixtures, window tracks and glass, and a streak-free finish on stainless, mirrors and fixtures for photos.
Do I need to empty the house first?
No — we clean around furniture and staging. Clear counters and personal items first so surfaces can be cleaned and photographed.
Do you clean after I move out, before closing?
Yes — book a move-out clean for the final walk-through; many sellers book both.
How do I pay?
Payment can be made before the service or after the work is completed, depending on your preferred payment option.
What if something is missed?
Not happy with a spot? We come back and re-clean it free within 48 hours.
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