Landlord cleaning checklist: getting a Birmingham property ready to let
17 October 2026 · 5 min read
A clean property rents faster and causes fewer deposit disputes. This is the checklist we follow on landlord changeover cleans in Birmingham, from the items tenants notice first to the ones inventory clerks check.
Why a professional clean pays for itself
- Properties let faster and at asking rent
- Reduces deposit deductions and re-checking fees
- Gives you a dated invoice as evidence
Kitchen
- Oven, hob, extractor filter and fridge freezer
- Inside cupboards and drawers
- Sink, taps and splashback descaled
- Skirtings and floor edges
Bathrooms
- Limescale removed from taps, shower and toilet
- Grout and sealant cleaned
- Mirrors, cabinets and extractor fan
- Mould treated if present
Living areas and bedrooms
- Carpets vacuumed and stains spot treated
- Internal windows, sills and frames
- Skirtings, door frames and light switches
- Inside wardrobes and drawers
Documentation
- Photograph each room before and after
- Keep the cleaning receipt
- Note any damage separately from cleaning
- Provide the invoice to incoming tenants if required
Costs in Birmingham
- 1 bed: £140 to £180
- 2 bed: £180 to £240
- 3 bed: £240 to £320
- Preshine quotes per property with landlord discounts for multiple units
Want it done for you?
Preshine cleans homes and offices across Birmingham from £20/hr, insured, DBS-checked, with a 24h re-clean promise.
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