House Cleaning Before Selling in Hamilton
Selling in Hamilton? Professional pre sale cleaning Hamilton — 14 homes prepared for listing since July 2024. House cleaning before selling and real estate cleaning, room by room, at fixed prices.
Pre-sale cleaning in Hamilton: what to expect
Since July 2024 our crews have prepared 14 homes for sale in Hamilton, cleaning 19 bedrooms, 18 bathrooms and 12 kitchens; 43% of them had appliances cleaned inside and out.
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.
We cover all of Hamilton, plus nearby Grimsby. The pre sale cleaning cost is built room by room from fixed prices — see the table below, with payment before or after service.
Pre-sale cleaning in Hamilton: who it is for
Most of our Hamilton bookings come from one of these four situations.
Pre-sale cleaning cost in Hamilton
Two views of the price: what Hamilton customers 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 Ontario | Range paid |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $565 | $330–$570 |
| 2 bedrooms | $390 | $245–$585 |
| 3 bedrooms Most booked | $620 | $420–$910 |
| 4 bedrooms | $650 | $460–$1,090 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $805 | $490–$1,015 |
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.
Hamilton: what is included, room by room
Ordered by what Hamilton 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.
Kitchen
Most booked- Cabinet fronts, handles and the inside of every cupboard buyers will open
- Counters, backsplash and sink polished; stainless streak-free
- Range hood exterior degreased and the floor scrubbed edge to edge
- 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.
Bathrooms
Most booked- Tub, shower glass and tile descaled; grout lines scrubbed
- Fan cover dusted, fixtures polished to a photo finish
- Toilet, vanity and mirrors spotless and streak-free
- Price
- $55 · powder room $35
- Time
- 45–60 min each
Pro tipRe-caulk a yellowed tub edge before the clean; we cannot clean discoloured silicone white.
Living areas & hallways
- Baseboards, door frames and switches wiped — the first things a buyer touches
- Light fixtures, ledges and banisters dusted
- Floors vacuumed and mopped; entry and hallway done last
- Price
- $50 · dining room $30
- Time
- 30–60 min each
Pro tipThe entryway sets the tone for the whole showing; we finish it last so it is spotless when the first buyer walks in.
Bedrooms
- Closets wiped inside — buyers open every one
- Under-bed and corner floors vacuumed and mopped
- Window sills, frames and blinds dusted
- Price
- $50 a room
- Time
- 30–45 min each
Pro tipClear under beds before the clean so the floor can be done properly.
Appliances
- Oven degreased inside — racks, glass and cavity
- Dishwasher, microwave and washer wiped and freshened
- Fridge cleaned inside (emptied first) and outside
- Price
- Oven $35 · fridge $45
- Time
- 30–60 min each
Pro tipEmpty the fridge the night before; a clean, empty fridge looks bigger in photos.
Walls, scuffs & ceilings
- Walls and ceilings dusted and wiped top to bottom
- Light scuffs and fingerprints lifted around switches and doors
- Cobwebs cleared from corners and stairwells
- 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.
Basements
- Floors swept, vacuumed and mopped
- Cobwebs and dust cleared from corners and windows
- Ledges, utility areas and stairs wiped
- Price
- $70 finished · $50 unfinished
- Time
- 45–90 min
Pro tipRun a dehumidifier for a few days before showings; it keeps a clean basement smelling fresh.
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 Hamilton 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 Hamilton 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.
“Amazing service from Henry and excellent cleaning service. Thank you!”
“They did an amazing job and the house looked great!”
“We needed help with a complete clean up of my father’s house for pre-sale. I was able to custom request exactly what I needed and the price was very fair. Taran and her team arrived at the time arranged, ready with all their supplies. The house looks fantastic and it took away all my stress. What I liked most was custom reques…”
“Amazing attention to detail! Both the Seller and myself as the Realtor were impressed. Hands down THE BEST cleaning job in my 18 years of Real Estate.”
“I hired Anyclean for a deep clean of my condo before listing it for sale and I’d highly recommend this service. The lady came early and got to work right away. She was very attentive, polite and friendly. Keep up the good work.”
Hamilton vs Ontario: local pre-sale insight
- Appliances were cleaned on 43% of Hamilton pre-sale jobs.
- Carpets were deep cleaned on 14% of jobs here — less often than across Ontario (26%).
- Homes we prepared for sale in Hamilton averaged 2.7 bedrooms and 1.8 bathrooms.
- 29% of jobs included windows — listing photos are shot towards the light.
Spring is traditionally the busiest listing season in Ontario; book the clean a week before photos so there is time for touch-ups.
Winter listings show salt marks on entry floors and carpets — we treat them before photos.
| Hamilton (14 jobs) | Ontario (101 jobs) | Canada (134 jobs) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs with appliances cleaned | 43% | 62% | 65% |
| Jobs with carpets cleaned | 14% | 26% | 30% |
| Jobs with windows | 29% | 39% | 36% |
| Jobs with walls & ceilings | 29% | 39% | 44% |
Percentages are the share of completed jobs that included each room or task; totals are the median job total, add-ons included.
Real estate cleaning across Hamilton
We serve all of Hamilton. We also cover the surrounding areas; where we have a dedicated pre-sale clean page for a neighbouring city it is linked below.
Pre-Sale House Cleaning in surrounding areas
Other nearby areas we cover
Grimsby (1 job) · Ohsweken · West Lincoln · Haldimand · Brantford · Cambridge (1 job) · Brant · Rockwood (1 job) · Doon South · St. Catharines (1 job) · Maryhill · Thorold · Blandford-Blenheim · New Dundee · Welland
Other cleaning services in Hamilton
Every service below is available in Hamilton at the same fixed prices.
Hamilton pre-sale clean: quick facts
Patterns across 14 completed Hamilton jobs that help you pick a date and budget.
A few things that make the clean faster
- 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
- Leave lockbox access if your agent manages showings
- Book carpets and windows in the same visit
Pre-Sale House Cleaning in Hamilton: questions
How much does pre-sale cleaning cost in Hamilton?
The typical total here has been $420, 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.
When is the busiest time in Hamilton?
July is our busiest month for pre-sale cleans here and Tuesday the busiest day, so book a week ahead then.
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.
Before you book: guides
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