Professional Move-In & Move-Out Cleaning in Nashville
A Detailed Reset for Empty Homes to Help Protect Your Security Deposit
Moving is a major life transition—cleaning shouldn't be the hardest part. Whether you are moving into a new space in 12 South or preparing an empty rental in The Gulch for final inspection, our specialized move-out team provides a detailed reset designed to help reduce cleaning-related issues that could affect your security deposit.
Our 60-Point Move-In / Move-Out Cleaning Checklist is designed for empty homes. We focus on the cleaning details that property managers, landlords, and new homeowners commonly review first. If your landlord or property manager provides a move-out cleaning checklist, send it to us before your appointment so we can review the applicable cleaning items within our service scope.
Nashville Move-In/Out Cleaning
Quick Facts
Move-in and move-out cleaning for empty Nashville homes starts at $295. The service includes oven, refrigerator, dishwasher and cabinet interiors, blinds, baseboards, safely accessible interior windows and HEPA-filtered vacuuming. Prices are based on square footage, and any additional work requires photos and customer approval. Check availability and book online.
- From $295
- Empty Homes Only
- Appliance Interiors Included
- Re-Clean Guarantee
- Monday–Friday
- Book Online
Select your home size to see your estimated flat-rate price for a detailed Move-In / Move-Out cleaning before you book.
Move-In & Move-Out Reviews
Detailed Cleaning for Life’s Transitions
Customers describe move-in and move-out cleanings for homes, condos, apartments, and rental properties across Nashville.
Move-Out Cleaning Designed to Help Protect Your Security Deposit
Move Out with Confidence. We Focus on the Details Landlords Notice.At Maid Cleaning Nashville, our Move-Out Cleaning service is designed to help you leave the property in professionally cleaned, inspection-ready condition. Our Signature 60-Point Move-In / Move-Out Cleaning Checklist focuses on the detailed areas commonly reviewed by landlords and property managers at move-out.
Since 2015, we have helped thousands of Nashville residents prepare their homes for move-out inspections. Our goal is simple: help you leave the property as clean and ready for inspection as possible.
Help Prepare Your Home for Final Inspection
Professional move-out cleaning can help reduce cleaning-related issues that may affect a security deposit, but deposit return is never guaranteed and remains the decision of the landlord or property manager. Our Move-Out Cleaning service is designed to help renters leave an empty home professionally cleaned and ready for final inspection.
Cleaning Can Help Reduce Deposit-Related Issues
A landlord or property manager may consider the cleanliness of the property during the final walkthrough. Our Move-Out Cleaning service focuses on detailed cleaning throughout the empty home to help address cleaning-related issues before inspection.
- Detailed cleaning of empty rooms and living areas
- Kitchen and bathroom cleaning
- Oven, refrigerator and dishwasher interiors
- Cabinet and drawer interiors
- Baseboards, blinds and accessible interior windows
- HEPA-filtered vacuuming
Send Us Your Landlord or Property Manager Checklist
If your landlord or property manager provides a move-out cleaning checklist, send it before your appointment so we can review the applicable cleaning items within our service scope.
We can review the requested cleaning items and address those that fall within the scope of our Move-In / Move-Out Cleaning service.
If an item requires additional work or falls outside our normal service scope, we can let you know before the cleaning whenever possible.
- Send the checklist before your scheduled service
- We review applicable cleaning requirements
- Items within our service scope can be addressed
- Additional or excluded work can be identified in advance
Important: Maid Cleaning Nashville does not guarantee the return of a security deposit. Deposit decisions are made by the landlord or property manager and may depend on property damage, lease terms, unpaid balances, normal wear and tear, repairs, or other factors unrelated to cleaning.
Professional Move-In / Move-Out Cleaning Services in Nashville
Move-In Cleaning for Empty Homest
Ready to step into your new Nashville home? The last thing you should be worrying about is the dust, residue, and buildup left behind by previous residents. At Maid Cleaning Nashville, we do more than just tidy up; we perform a professional 60-Point Move-In / Move-Out Cleaning Checklist using our Professional Green Cleaning System.
Our professionals deliver a high-detail service from top to bottom, including detailed tasks like HVAC intake vent surface dusting Point #32 and HEPA-filtered vacuuming Point #46.
We remove fine dust, dirt, and everyday buildup, helping leave the home feeling fresh and professionally cleaned. You won’t just move into a clean house—you’ll move into a fresh, professionally cleaned home.
Move-Out Cleaning to Help Prepare for Final Inspection
A detailed move-out cleaning can help reduce cleaning-related issues that may affect a security deposit, especially when the home is being prepared for a landlord or property manager inspection.
We utilize a Color-Coded Cleaning System Point #54 to help reduce cross-contamination and apply our Professional Green Cleaning System to high-touch surfaces.
From detailed window track cleaning to degreasing range hoods, we give empty homes the focused attention expected from a professional reset. Let us manage the final clean while you focus on your next chapter.
What’s Included in Our Move-In / Move-Out Deep Clean?
Our comprehensive checklist helps ensure every area of your space receives detailed attention and is professionally prepared for move-in or move-out.
- Inside/Outside Cabinets Removal of crumbs, dust, and removable liners.
- Appliance Deep Clean Degreasing the oven, cleaning the inside of the fridge/freezer, and detailed cleaning of the dishwasher.
- Deep Cleaning Detailed scrubbing of sinks, tubs, showers, and tiles to remove soap scum, buildup, and visible residue.
- Countertops Detailed cleaning and polishing of countertop surfaces.
- Dusting Top-to-Bottom Ceiling fans, light fixtures, and vents.
- Detailing Baseboards, window sills, and door frames (where dust hides!).
- Floors HEPA-filtered vacuuming of carpets and microfiber mopping of hard surfaces.
- Closets Sweeping and dusting all storage areas.
Blinds and safely accessible interior window glass are included. Dishwashing is available for an additional fee. We do not offer laundry or interior wall cleaning. Cleaning is limited to safely accessible areas and suitable surfaces; our team does not move heavy items.
Why Choose Our Nashville Move-In/Out Cleaning?
We focus on the detailed areas commonly reviewed by landlords and property managers to help you leave the property clean and inspection-ready.
We bring our own professional Green Cleaning products and high-powered vacuums for a detailed, responsible clean.
We know the standards expected in Nashville’s most competitive neighborhoods.
Report eligible cleaning issues within 24 hours after your service is completed. We will re-clean the affected area at no additional charge. You must allow return access within 48 hours after you report the problem. See our service policies.
Always Deep. Always Green.
More Included for Your Move.
Your Move-In / Move-Out Cleaning includes interior details that help prepare a home for its next chapter. Here is what is covered, with the conditions explained before you book.
| Included in your move clean | What that means for your home |
|---|---|
| Oven & refrigerator interiors | Interior cleaning is included under normal cleaning conditions. |
| Cabinet & drawer interiors | Included when emptied and safely accessible, under normal cleaning conditions. |
| Dishwasher interior | Included with Move-In / Move-Out. This inclusion does not extend to Pre-Sale Cleaning. |
| Blinds & interior windows | Blinds and safely accessible interior window glass, sills and tracks are included. |
| Baseboards, doors & frames | Detailed cleaning is part of our Always-Deep service scope. |
| Professional Green Cleaning | Our product approach is built into your service, with products and methods selected for the surface and task. |
Clear scope before your visit
Please empty cabinet and drawer interiors and provide safe access. Water and electricity must be active. We do not move heavy items or clean areas beyond safe reach.
Additional work needs your approval
For excessive dirt or buildup, we assess the condition, take photos and send the proposed additional charge for approval, normally by text message. The charge varies with property size.
Dishwashing is available for an additional fee. Laundry and interior wall cleaning are not offered. See the complete Move-In / Move-Out checklist and our service policies.
Your Move-In / Move-Out Cleaning in Three Simple Steps
A move comes with enough to organize. Let Maid Cleaning Nashville handle the detailed cleaning while you focus on the transition, whether you are leaving a home or getting ready to settle into one.
See Your Price. Choose Your Visit.
Enter your home size, select Move-In / Move-Out Cleaning and choose an available appointment. Share whether you are moving in or moving out so we understand the visit you need.
Fit the Clean Into Your Move.
Share your moving timeline, property condition and access instructions. Let us know about any belongings or other work that could limit access to the areas you want cleaned.
A Detailed Clean for Your Next Chapter.
Our team follows the Move-In / Move-Out scope with our Always-Deep standard and professional Green Cleaning. We take care of the agreed cleaning details as you prepare to hand over the home or settle in.
Always Deep. Always Green. Simply Home.
Transparent Flat-Rate Pricing
| Home Size (Sq. Ft.) | Always-Deep Clean | Move-In / Out Reset |
|---|---|---|
| Under 600 Sq. Ft. | From $175 | From $295 |
| 601 - 1200 Sq. Ft. | From $225 | From $405 |
| 1201 - 1800 Sq. Ft. | From $275 | From $515 |
| 1801 - 2400 Sq. Ft. | From $350 | From $650 |
| 2401 - 3000 Sq. Ft. | From $410 | From $780 |
| 3001 - 3400 Sq. Ft. | From $460 | From $880 |
| 3401 - 4000 Sq. Ft. | From $540 | From $1020 |
The Always-Deep Standard · 60 Points of Care
What’s Included in Your Move-In / Move-Out Cleaning
A clear, room-by-room look at the cleaning behind your next chapter. From appliance interiors to the final floor check, our Always-Deep standard brings detailed care and professional Green Cleaning to your move.
Kitchen
Appliances, cabinets and the details cooking leaves behind.
- Appliance exteriors plus oven & refrigerator interiors cleaned
- Interior microwave detailed cleaning
- Range hood degreasing & exterior detailing
- Stovetop & burner grate deep-cleaning
- Countertop edge & crevice cleaning
- Backsplash tile & grout detailed cleaning
- Sink deep-cleaning & mineral deposit removal
- Faucet & sprayer polishing
- Cabinet exteriors, interiors & drawer interiors detailed
- Cabinet handle & hardware cleaning
- Dishwasher interior, exterior & rim cleaning
- Undercounter edge detailed cleaning
- Interior window tracks (Kitchen)
- Kick-plate & baseboard detailing
- Pantry floor & shelf dusting
Bathrooms
Shower surfaces, fixtures and detailed floor care.
- Shower glass streak-free cleaning
- Shower tile & grout scrubbing
- Bathtub ring & surface deep-cleaning
- Chrome/Brass fixture polishing
- Sink & vanity basin deep-clean
- Mirror & medicine cabinet polishing
- Toilet bowl interior deep-cleaning
- Toilet exterior base & bolt-cap cleaning
- Bathroom vent cover dusting
- Light fixture & bulb dusting
- Towel rack & TP holder cleaning
- Bathroom cabinet face cleaning
- Vertical tile wall wash-down
- Floor edge & corner detailing
- Green Cleaning floor care
Living Areas & Bedrooms
Windows, trim and the surfaces throughout your home.
- Ceiling fan blade & motor-area dusting
- HVAC intake vent surface dusting
- Accessible interior window glass, sills & ledges cleaned
- Accessible interior window tracks & blinds detailed
- Door frame & top-edge hand-wipe
- Doorknob & backplate cleaning
- Light switch plate cleaning
- Baseboard full-perimeter detailing
- Crown molding cobweb removal
- Picture frame & art dusting
- Lamp shade & base hand-wiping
- Furniture surface Green Cleaning refresh
- Mirror polishing (All living areas)
- Under-furniture vacuuming
- Closet shelf & floor cleaning
Floors & Finishing Details
Professional Green Cleaning and final quality checks.
- HEPA-filtered carpet vacuuming
- Hardwood Green Cleaning floor care
- Tile floor detailed cleaning
- Threshold & door track cleaning
- Mudroom & entryway detailed cleaning
- Trash bin interior/exterior cleaning
- Exterior washer/dryer wipe-down
- Stairway banister cleaning
- Color-coded tools to reduce cross-contamination
- Green Cleaning of high-touch surfaces
- Low-residue surface finishing
- Final surface spot-check & touch-up
- Final White-Glove inspection
- Room-by-room completion check
- Final quality-control review
What applies to your service
Oven, refrigerator and cabinet interiors are included under normal cleaning conditions with Move-In / Move-Out and Pre-Sale Cleaning. Dishwasher interior cleaning is included only with Move-In / Move-Out.
Tasks apply to safely accessible areas and suitable surfaces. Our team does not move heavy items.
If additional cleaning is needed
For excessive dirt, heavy grease or buildup, our team assesses the condition and takes photos. We send you the photos and proposed additional charge for approval, normally by text message.
The charge varies with property size. Additional work for that charge requires your approval.
Move-In & Move-Out Cleaning Across Nashville
Maid Cleaning Nashville provides move-in and move-out cleaning for empty houses, condos and apartments in 20 ZIP codes across Nashville and Davidson County, Tennessee. Appointments are available Monday through Friday, with flat-rate pricing and availability confirmed online for each address.
- Downtown
- The Gulch & Midtown
- 12 South & Melrose
- Green Hills & Belle Meade
- Sylvan Park & The Nations
- East Nashville
- Germantown
- Donelson
ZIP codes37201, 37203, 37204, 37205, 37206, 37207, 37208, 37209, 37210, 37211, 37212, 37213, 37214, 37215, 37216, 37217, 37218, 37219, 37220, 37228
See all Nashville neighborhoods we serveSee Price & Book Move-In/Out Cleaning
Re-Clean Guarantee
We Stand Behind
Every Clean.
Something missed? Tell us. For eligible cleaning issues, we return to re-clean the affected area at no additional charge.
Report within 24 hours
Contact us within 24 hours after your cleaning is completed. Include photos and a detailed description of the issue.
Allow access for our return
You must allow our team to return within 48 hours after you report the problem.
A thoughtful follow-up. If the concern is unclear, our Quality Assurance Manager may visit to assess it before the cleaning team returns.
View guarantee detailsMove-In & Move-Out Cleaning in Nashville FAQs
Clear answers about what is included, preparing your home, payment, our re-clean guarantee and the Nashville areas we serve.
Does the property need to be completely empty?
Yes. Move-In / Move-Out Cleaning requires a home free of furniture and personal belongings. Empty cabinet and drawer interiors and make sure all areas are accessible before our team arrives. If the property is not ready, the service is canceled and a cancellation fee equal to 50% of the service price is charged.
Can movers, painters or other workers be there during the cleaning?
No. Movers must finish before our team arrives, and painters or other workers cannot be working in the property during our cleaning. We do not clean alongside other crews. If workers are still present or the move is unfinished, the service is canceled and a 50% cancellation fee is charged. Our re-clean guarantee does not cover cleaning affected by movers, painters or other workers.
What happens if the home is not ready when the team arrives?
The home must be empty, accessible, free of workers and have running water and electricity. If these requirements are not met, the service is canceled and 50% of the service price is charged as a cancellation fee. We do not substitute a partial clean of accessible areas. If your plans change, contact us at least 48 hours before your appointment to request a schedule change, subject to availability and our scheduling policies.
Do I need to be at the property, and how do I provide access instructions?
You do not need to be present. Email our team with your access instructions, add them to the comments when making your reservation, or use the Login option in this website’s menu to access the self-service system with your email and enter the instructions in the reservation’s Comments field. Please provide this information before the appointment so our team can enter the property.
Do you guarantee the return of my security deposit?
No. No cleaning company can guarantee the return of a security deposit.
The final decision is made by the landlord or property manager and may depend on property damage, repairs, unpaid balances, lease terms, normal wear and tear, and other factors unrelated to cleaning.
Maid Cleaning Nashville helps tenants prepare the property for the final walkthrough with our
Move-Out Cleaning checklist, Always-Deep cleaning standards, and re-clean guarantee.
Our goal is to address cleaning-related issues thoroughly and leave the home in the best possible condition before inspection.
If an eligible cleaning issue is reported within 24 hours after the service, we will return to re-clean the affected area at no additional charge, subject to our
service policies.
Can I send you my landlord or property manager’s move-out cleaning checklist?
Yes. If your landlord or property manager provides a move-out cleaning checklist, send it to us before your appointment. We can review the requested cleaning items and address those that fall within the scope of our Move-In / Move-Out Cleaning service. If an item requires additional work or falls outside our normal service scope, we can let you know before the cleaning whenever possible.
Do you serve luxury apartments in Downtown and The Gulch?
Yes. We are very familiar with the requirements of luxury buildings in Downtown, The Gulch, and Germantown, including parking logistics and COI (Certificate of Insurance) requirements.
Do I need to provide water and electricity?
Yes. Running water and active electricity are required when our team arrives and throughout the cleaning. Please keep both utilities on through the appointment. If either is unavailable, the service is canceled and a cancellation fee equal to 50% of the service price is charged.
Are the inside of cabinets and appliances included?
Oven, refrigerator and cabinet interiors are included under normal cleaning conditions with Move-In / Move-Out and Pre-Sale Cleaning. Dishwasher interior cleaning is included only with Move-In / Move-Out. Cabinet and drawer interiors must be emptied and safely accessible. For excessive dirt, heavy grease or buildup, our team assesses the condition, takes photos and sends you the proposed additional charge for approval, normally by text message. The charge varies with property size.
Are blinds and interior windows included?
Yes. Blinds and safely accessible interior window glass, sills and tracks are included. Exterior window cleaning and work beyond safe reach are not offered.
Do you offer dishwashing, laundry or interior wall cleaning?
Dishwashing is available for an additional fee. We do not offer laundry or interior wall cleaning. Dishwasher interior cleaning is included only with Move-In / Move-Out.
When is my card authorized and charged?
A hold for the full booked amount is automatically placed on your card 24 hours before your appointment. It reserves the funds and is separate from the final charge, which is processed after cleaning, normally around 8 p.m. that day. A successful authorization is required for service. If authorization fails, we contact you. If unresolved, the service is canceled and a 50% late cancellation fee may apply, charged when the card becomes available. See our service policies for all applicable payment fees.
How are excessive-buildup charges approved?
For excessive dirt, heavy grease or buildup, our team assesses the condition, takes photos and sends you the proposed additional charge for approval, normally by text message. The charge varies with property size. The additional work for that charge requires your approval.
What neighborhoods in Nashville do you cover?
Maid Cleaning Nashville serves 20 ZIP codes across Nashville and Davidson County, Tennessee. All of our residential cleaning services are available in every area listed below. Enter your address when booking online to confirm availability.
Downtown Nashville (37201, 37213, 37219): Downtown, Lower Broadway, SoBro, Printers Alley, Capitol Hill, Riverfront, East Bank, River North.
The Gulch, Midtown & West End (37203, 37212): The Gulch, Midtown, Music Row, Demonbreun Hill, Edgehill, Marathon Village, Elliston Place, West End, Vanderbilt, Hillsboro Village, Belmont-Hillsboro, Belmont Blvd, Hillsboro-West End.
12 South, Melrose & South Nashville (37204, 37210, 37211): 12 South, Melrose, 8th Ave S, Berry Hill, Waverly-Belmont, Sevier Park, Wedgewood-Houston, Chestnut Hill, Rolling Mill Hill, Rutledge Hill, Woodbine, Crieve Hall, Glencliff, Tusculum.
Green Hills, Belle Meade & Oak Hill (37205, 37215, 37220): Green Hills, Belle Meade, West Meade, Hillwood, Forest Hills, Oak Hill, Radnor Lake.
Sylvan Park, The Nations & West Nashville (37209): Sylvan Park, The Nations, Sylvan Heights, Charlotte Park, Richland-West End, West Nashville.
East Nashville & Inglewood (37206, 37207, 37216): East Nashville, Lockeland Springs, Edgefield, Five Points, Shelby Hills, Rosebank, Cleveland Park, McFerrin Park, Inglewood, Riverside Village, Riverwood, Maplewood, Highland Heights, Parkwood.
Germantown & North Nashville (37208, 37218, 37228): Germantown, Salemtown, Buena Vista, Hope Gardens, Jefferson Street, MetroCenter, Bordeaux.
Donelson & Southeast Nashville (37214, 37217): Donelson, Opryland, McGavock, Two Rivers, Nashboro Village, Priest Lake.
All service ZIP codes: 37201, 37203, 37204, 37205, 37206, 37207, 37208, 37209, 37210, 37211, 37212, 37213, 37214, 37215, 37216, 37217, 37218, 37219, 37220, 37228.
Before You Book
Move-Out Cleaning in Nashville: What to Know Before You Book
How move-out cleaning compares with other cleaning services, what it can and can't fix, and how to time it around your move.
Why Does Move-Out Cleaning Cost More Than a Regular House Cleaning?
Move-out cleaning costs more because it covers the inside of the home's appliances and storage, which a regular cleaning skips. At Maid Cleaning Nashville, a 601–1,200 sq ft home starts at $225 for an Always-Deep Cleaning and $405 for a Move-In / Move-Out Cleaning. The difference covers oven, refrigerator, dishwasher, cabinet, drawer and closet interiors, plus detail work that is only reachable once furniture and belongings are gone.
Flat rate vs. hourly pricing
Many cleaners charge by the hour, so the final cost of an empty-home cleaning depends on how long the job takes and is only known at the end. With a flat rate, you see the full price before you book, based on square footage, and it does not increase if the cleaning runs long under normal conditions. See how Nashville house cleaning rates compare.
Move-Out, Deep or Pre-Sale Cleaning: Which One Do You Need?
Book Move-In / Move-Out Cleaning when the home is completely empty. If you are still living in the home, book Always-Deep Cleaning. If the home is being prepared for listing photos and showings, book Pre-Sale Cleaning.
| Your situation | Best service | Appliance & cabinet interiors | Starts at |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moving out and the home is empty, or moving into an empty home | Move-In / Move-Out | Included, including the dishwasher | $295 |
| Still living in the home, or furniture is staying | Always-Deep Cleaning | Optional extras | $175 |
| Listing a home for sale, before photos or showings | Pre-Sale Cleaning | Included, except the dishwasher | $295 |
| Turning over a short-term rental between guests | Airbnb Cleaning | Per turnover scope | See page |
Living in the home until moving day? A common approach is a Deep Cleaning while you still live there, then a Move-Out Cleaning once the last box is gone.
What a Move-Out Cleaning Can't Fix Before Your Final Walkthrough
A cleaning removes dirt, grease, dust and residue. It does not repair damage or wear. If your walkthrough checklist includes any of the items below, plan for them separately, before the cleaning date.
| Issue | Why cleaning won't solve it | What to do instead |
|---|---|---|
| Nail holes, scuffs and wall marks | Needs patching or paint, and interior wall washing is not part of the service | Ask your landlord whether they prefer you to patch or leave it |
| Carpet stains and odors | Vacuuming removes dust and debris, not set-in stains | Book carpet shampooing or extraction separately if your lease requires it |
| Broken blinds, fixtures or appliances | Repair issue, not a cleaning issue | Report it or repair it before move-out |
| Items, trash or furniture left behind | The service requires an empty home | Schedule hauling before the cleaning appointment |
| Exterior windows | Not offered | Hire a window cleaning company if your lease requires it |
Tip: after the cleaning, take dated photos of each room, including inside the oven, refrigerator and cabinets. They give you a simple record of the condition you left the home in.
When Should You Book a Move-Out Cleaning?
Book 1–2 weeks ahead and schedule the cleaning at least one day before your final walkthrough or key return. That leaves time to use our 24-hour re-clean window if anything needs attention.
- The end of the month books up first. Leases commonly end at the end of the month, so book early if your move-out date falls in the last week.
- Moving out: schedule the cleaning for after the movers have finished and before the walkthrough.
- Moving in: schedule the cleaning for after the previous residents leave and before your movers arrive. Cabinets and closets are much easier to clean before they are full.
- Selling and moving at the same time? Book a Pre-Sale Cleaning if the home will be photographed or shown first, and a Move-Out Cleaning once it is empty.
Is Professional Move-Out Cleaning Worth It?
It is usually worth it when your security deposit is larger than the cost of the cleaning, or when you don't have a full day to spare during your move. A detailed move-out cleaning of an empty home typically takes a professional team several hours, and appliance interiors, cabinets, baseboards and window tracks are the tasks most often skipped in a do-it-yourself clean.
It is usually worth it if
- Your deposit is larger than the cost of the cleaning
- You are moving on a tight timeline or from out of state
- Your lease or property manager requires a professional cleaning
- You are handing the home to new owners or tenants and want it ready on day one
You may not need it if
- You are leaving a small, lightly used apartment and have a full day to clean it yourself, including the oven, refrigerator and cabinets
New to Nashville? Our Nashville moving guide covers utility contacts, building requirements and a move-in timeline.