How to get your bond back in SA: what do agents check?
The short answer
At the final inspection, the agent compares the property with the ingoing inspection report. Tenants are expected to leave it reasonably clean and in the same condition, apart from fair wear and tear. Agents look hardest at the oven, rangehood, bathrooms, window tracks, skirting boards, walls and carpets, so those are where an end of lease clean should focus.
What agents usually check first
- Oven, stovetop and rangehood filters
- Bathrooms: shower screens, grout, exhaust fans and toilets
- Kitchen cupboards inside and out
- Window tracks, sills and blinds
- Skirting boards, doors, light switches and wall marks
- Carpets, especially if the lease asks for professional cleaning
- Outdoor areas, bins and the garage
Steps for a smooth final inspection
- Find your ingoing inspection report and photos
- Book the clean after you've moved everything out
- Check your lease for carpet cleaning or pest control conditions
- Return all keys and remotes on time
If the agent asks for more
- Ask for the issues in writing, with photos
- With our Bond Back Guarantee, tell us within 72 hours and we'll come back for anything within the agreed scope, free of charge
Get a free quote
Tell us about your place and we'll send a clear quote, usually within one business day.
Questions people ask
Is carpet cleaning required?
Only if your lease says so, or the carpet is dirtier than at the start of the tenancy beyond fair wear and tear. Check your lease.
Can you clean while I'm still moving out?
It's best to clean once everything is out, so nothing is missed behind furniture.
Do you work with agents?
Yes. We regularly clean for tenants, landlords and property managers.