End of tenancy checklist for Sydenham homes
This is the checklist our teams follow on every end of tenancy cleaning job in Sydenham SE26. It is the same standard whether you live in a studio flat or a five bedroom house, and we adapt it to your property before we start.
- Kitchen: oven, hob, extractor hood and filters degreased; fridge and freezer defrosted and cleaned; cupboards and drawers cleaned inside and out; sink and taps descaled; tiles and splashbacks degreased; appliances wiped inside and out.
- Bathrooms: bath, shower, basin and toilet sanitised; limescale removed from screens, taps and tiles; grout scrubbed; mirrors and cabinets polished; extractor fan cover cleaned.
- Bedrooms and living areas: wardrobes and built-in storage cleaned inside; skirting boards, doors, frames and handles wiped; light switches and sockets cleaned; radiators dusted; cobwebs removed.
- Windows: inside glass, frames, sills and tracks cleaned; blinds dusted where fitted.
- Floors: carpets vacuumed throughout; hard floors vacuumed and mopped, including edges and under movable furniture.
- Finishing: bins emptied and cleaned, rubbish bagged, and a final walk-through against the checklist.
End of tenancy cleaning for Victorian and Edwardian terraces, many split into flats in Sydenham
Homes across Sydenham are mainly Victorian and Edwardian terraces, many split into flats. Period terraces have sash windows, picture rails, original fireplaces and tiled hallways that collect dust. Our teams plan each visit around the property, not a one-size-fits-all routine. Letting agents in period conversions check skirting boards, sash window runners, fireplace surrounds and the kitchen extractor, so these are on our checklist as standard.
In conversions we pay extra attention to shared entrances, steep stairs and small kitchens where grease builds up fast. Whether you live near Sydenham Hill Wood or on a quiet residential street, the standard is the same.
Tips before your end of tenancy in Sydenham
Our cleaners in Sydenham share these tips with every customer.
- Defrost the fridge and freezer the night before so we can clean them inside properly.
- Take your own photos once we finish; together with our checklist they give you clear evidence at check-out.
- Book your clean for after the removal van has left and before the check-out inspection, so every cupboard and floor in your Sydenham home is reachable.
- Leave the keys, alarm code and any parking permit details in your booking notes; our Sydenham team will handle the rest.
Who books end of tenancy cleaning in Sydenham?
Our end of tenancy cleaning service in Sydenham is popular with tenants moving out and wanting their full deposit back, landlords preparing for new tenants, letting agents and property managers who need inventory-standard cleans and students leaving shared houses. Lewisham is very popular with renters, and new flats around Lewisham Gateway change hands often. We treat every home as if it were our own, with careful, insured cleaners and clear communication from booking to finish.
How to book end of tenancy cleaning in Sydenham
Booking takes a couple of minutes. Get an instant price online by choosing your service, the number of bedrooms and bathrooms and any extras, then enter your Sydenham postcode (SE26) to check availability. We confirm a fixed price and your date by email, and you can manage everything from your online account.
Our cleaners reach Sydenham using Sydenham (Overground, Southern) or by van with all equipment. Most residential streets have free parking, with controlled zones around Lewisham and Deptford. You do not need to be at home: many customers leave a key or a lockbox code, and we message you when the clean is finished. Our end of tenancy teams also work across nearby Lewisham (SE13), Catford (SE6), Deptford (SE8), New Cross (SE14), Brockley (SE4) and Forest Hill (SE23), so if you are moving between neighbourhoods we can clean both homes on the same day.