Move-In and Move-Out Cleaning on Long Island
E & J Cleaning provides deep move-in and move-out
cleaning for Long Island renters, homeowners, realtors,
and property managers across Nassau and Suffolk County.
Empty homes brought back to landlord-pass condition,
new homes deep cleaned before the boxes arrive, listings
photo-ready before the first showing, and rental
turnovers handled on the tight windows real estate
actually runs on.
Move-out cleaning is its own discipline. A regular
house clean keeps a lived-in home tidy. A move-out
clean takes an empty home back to the condition that
gets a security deposit returned, a listing
photographed, or a vacant unit re-rented without an
awkward conversation with the next tenant. The scope
is different, the time is different, the chemistry is
different, and the standard is different. Skipping
that distinction is how renters lose deposits, how
realtors lose showings, and how landlords lose a week
on the calendar.
E & J Cleaning has been doing move-in and
move-out cleaning on Long Island for two decades.
We are family owned and based in Coram, NY. Our
move programs run on a written deep-clean checklist,
by-room pricing, and tight scheduling for the
overlap days when one tenant moves out and another
moves in 48 hours later. We work with renters
protecting deposits, homeowners moving into a place
they want clean before they unpack, realtors
making listings photo-ready, and property managers
running turnover at scale.
Who We Work With
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Renters protecting a security deposit.
Our move-out checklist mirrors what Long Island
landlords actually inspect: appliance interiors,
cabinet interiors, baseboards, blinds, light
fixtures, inside-window glass, and full bathroom
detail. We document with before-and-after photos so
you have a record if the landlord disputes the
condition. -
New homeowners doing a move-in deep clean.
Before you unpack, we clean the home from the
inside out. Cabinets and drawers wiped inside,
appliance interiors cleaned, bathrooms sanitized,
floors deep cleaned, vents and switches wiped.
One day of cleaning saves weeks of cleaning around
furniture and boxes. -
Realtors and listing agents.
Pre-listing cleans timed to the photographer and
the first open house. Walk-the-listing options for
agents who want to spec the scope themselves.
Same-day touch-up cleans available for back-to-back
showings during a hot listing. -
Residential property managers.
Turnover cleaning between tenants on tight
timelines. Documented checklist so the next tenant
receives the home in a known condition. Repeat
pricing for portfolios. Fast scheduling on
September 1 and other heavy turnover dates on
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Sellers preparing for inspection or closing.
Deep cleans timed to the home inspection or final
walk-through. We keep the scope to cleaning, not
repairs, but a cleaner home tells the inspector
and the buyer that the house has been cared for.
What a Move-In or Move-Out Deep Clean Includes
Move cleans are room-by-room top-to-bottom. The
full checklist is below. Anything outside this
scope (carpet shampoo, exterior windows, garage
cleanout, junk removal) is available as an add-on
and priced separately on the quote.
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Kitchen.
Full appliance interiors (oven, microwave,
refrigerator, dishwasher exterior and door
seals). Cabinet and drawer interiors wiped.
Counters, backsplash, and sink scrubbed.
Faucet polished. Range hood and filter degreased.
Floors mopped after sweep. -
Bathrooms.
Toilets disinfected inside and out, including
base and behind. Tubs, showers, and surrounds
scrubbed; soap scum and hard-water deposits
addressed. Sinks, faucets, and mirrors polished.
Cabinet interiors and vanity tops wiped. Tile and
grout addressed where condition allows. Floors
mopped after sweep. -
Bedrooms and living areas.
Closet interiors wiped, shelves dusted. Baseboards
and door frames wiped. Light fixtures and ceiling
fan blades dusted. Switch plates and outlet covers
wiped. Window sills and tracks cleaned. Inside
window glass washed. Floors vacuumed and mopped. -
All rooms.
Air vents and returns dusted. Door knobs and
hardware wiped. Walls spot cleaned for marks.
Cobwebs removed from corners and ceilings. -
Add-on services priced separately.
Wall-to-wall carpet cleaning,
hardwood and tile floor restoration,
exterior window cleaning,
garage cleanout, and junk removal. We size the
add-ons during the walk-through so you can pick
what you need without buying the rest.
How a Long Island Move-Clean Actually Runs
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Walk the home or talk it through on the phone.
For a single home, we can usually quote off a
detailed phone walk-through. For a portfolio or
a listing on a tight schedule, a 15 minute
in-person walk gives a more accurate quote and
lets us flag conditions that need add-on work
(heavy carpet, oven that has not been cleaned in
two years, smoker home that needs odor treatment). -
Written quote by room and condition.
Bedroom count, bathroom count, square footage,
and condition factor combine into a written
quote. Add-ons listed separately so you can pick
and choose. No surprises on the day of the clean. -
Schedule on your move date.
Move-out cleans run after the truck leaves and
the home is empty. Move-in cleans run before
furniture arrives. For property managers, we
schedule between tenants on the lease changeover
date. We hold a same-day backup slot during heavy
turnover weeks. -
Crew arrives with a written checklist.
Two to four cleaners depending on home size,
working room by room with the deep clean
checklist visible. Lead inspects each room as it
finishes. Photos documented for the file. -
Final walk and sign-off.
For renters, we walk the home with you (or send
photos) before the landlord arrives. For
realtors, we coordinate with the photographer or
open-house schedule. For property managers, we
sign off the checklist and email the file with
photos. -
If the landlord pushes back, we come back.
If a landlord identifies anything on the deep
clean checklist that did not meet standard, we
return at no charge to fix it. We do not cover
damage repair (paint, drywall, flooring), but
anything that is cleaning we will own.
Timing and Long Island Realities
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September 1 lease turnover.
The biggest residential move date on Long Island.
We staff up for it. If you are a property manager
or college-area landlord, get on the schedule by
mid-August. -
End-of-month and first-of-month dates.
Standard month-end and first-of-month moves book
first. We hold reserve crews for late bookings,
but rate and availability favor early. -
The 48-hour overlap turnover.
One tenant out, the next tenant in two days
later. We can hit a 6 to 10 hour deep clean in
that window for most 1 to 2 bedroom units. Larger
homes need a longer overlap. -
Vacant home before listing photos.
Schedule the clean for the day before the
photographer. Inside windows clean, vents
dusted, sinks polished. Photos look like a
different house. -
Hamptons and East End seasonal homes.
Spring open and fall close cleans for seasonal
properties along the East End. Coordinated with
property management for owners who are not local.
What Drives Move-Clean Pricing
Move-clean pricing on Long Island is not a flat
rate. The honest answer is that the price comes from
a combination of the following:
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Home size.
Bedrooms and bathrooms are the primary drivers.
Square footage matters, but a 1500 square foot
home with 3 bathrooms takes longer than the same
footage with 1 bathroom. -
Condition.
A reasonably maintained home cleans faster than
one where the oven has not been touched in two
years or where pets have been living without
regular cleaning. We size the condition factor
during the walk so it is not a guess. -
How recently the home was occupied.
A home that has sat empty for 6 weeks needs more
than one that was lived in until yesterday. Dust
accumulates, refrigerator gaskets dry out, and
bathroom buildup hardens. -
Add-ons selected.
Carpet shampoo, hardwood restoration, exterior
windows, garage cleanout, and junk removal each
add their own line. -
Schedule pressure.
Standard scheduling is most affordable. Same-day
and next-day are available, often at standard
pricing during shoulder weeks and at a small
premium during peak turnover dates.
Quote is always free, written, and itemized so you
see what you are paying for and what you are not.
Move-In and Move-Out Cleaning FAQ
How is move-out cleaning different from regular house cleaning?
A regular clean assumes the home is occupied and
keeps the surfaces lived-in tidy. A move-out clean
assumes the home is empty and takes it back to
landlord-pass condition: appliance interiors,
cabinet interiors, baseboards, blinds, light
fixtures, inside-window glass, and full bathroom
detail. The scope is bigger and the time is longer,
so the price is higher. We have a separate
checklist for each.
Will a move-out clean really get my deposit back?
A clean alone will not recover a deposit if the
home has actual damage (paint, drywall, flooring),
because that is not cleaning. But for everything
that is cleaning, our deep clean checklist is
built around what landlords actually inspect on
Long Island. If the landlord pushes back on
anything on our checklist, we come back at no
charge to fix it.
How long does a move-out clean take?
Most 1 to 2 bedroom homes take 4 to 7 hours with a
2 to 3 person crew. Most 3 to 4 bedroom homes take
7 to 12 hours with a 3 to 4 person crew. Condition
and add-ons can extend the timeline. We size the
window during the quote so move day is not a
surprise.
Do you bring all your own supplies?
Yes. Vacuums, mops, buckets, microfiber, chemistry,
and any specialty tools needed for the scope. You
do not need to leave anything behind for the crew.
Can you handle a 48-hour rental turnover?
Yes. For property managers and landlords running a
tight overlap, we can crew up to hit a 6 to 10 hour
deep clean window between tenants on most 1 to 2
bedroom units. Larger homes or condition-heavy
cleans need a longer overlap, which we will tell
you up front.
Do you do carpet cleaning as part of a move-out clean?
Carpet cleaning is a separate scope and a separate
line on the quote because it uses different
equipment (extraction machines) and different
chemistry. Our
carpet cleaning team
can run the same day as the deep clean if you book
both, or on a different day if the schedule needs
flexibility.
What about junk left behind by the prior tenant?
Light tidying is included. Hauling away furniture,
mattresses, or large debris is a junk removal scope.
We can refer or coordinate with a junk removal
partner so the home is clean and clear when the
next tenant arrives.
Can realtors get a same-week turnaround for a listing?
Usually yes. Same-week and even next-day turnaround
is doable for most home sizes during shoulder
weeks. Peak weeks (early September, end of summer
Hamptons close) book up first. The earlier you can
tell us about an upcoming listing, the better we
can lock in the photographer-day clean.
How much does move-out cleaning cost on Long Island?
It depends on bedroom count, bathroom count,
square footage, condition, how long the home has
been empty, and add-ons selected. Most 2 to 3
bedroom move-out cleans on Long Island fall in a
predictable range; condition-heavy or larger
homes go higher; small studios go lower. Quote is
always free and itemized so you see exactly where
the price is going.
Moving In, Moving Out, or Turning a Property?
Free quote. Landlord-pass checklist. Photo documentation.