Move-out and move-in cleaning · Asheville, NC
Asheville area
The One-Time Moving Clean for Asheville rentals and sales, explained alongside North Carolina's deposit law, the city's bulky item rules and trash timing around bears.
What's Covered
The One-Time Moving Clean covers every surface and area that appears on a typical landlord move-out inspection report, not just the surfaces that are easy to clean. Interior appliances, cabinet interiors, baseboards, window sills, and grout are the most common sources of security deposit deductions. All are standard checklist items.
TotalCare Cleaning will work with buyers, sellers, landlords, property managers, and real estate agents in Asheville. Coordination with tenants or management can be arranged directly. We will work around closing dates and move-out deadlines.
Pricing starts at $350 for 1 bedroom through $727 for 5 bedrooms. All priced by the home, all supplies included.
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Trust & Safety
Every TotalCare Cleaning professional will be background-checked and screened before their first job in Asheville.
✓ Background-checkedEvery TotalCare Cleaning house cleaning in Asheville will be covered by $1,000,000 in general liability insurance. From hardwood floors to granite countertops and custom cabinetry, if anything is damaged during the clean, you are fully protected.
✓ Fully InsuredTotalCare Cleaning does not retain, copy, or transport house keys. Entry and access instructions are handled securely through our booking system. You control access to your Asheville property at every step.
✓ Keys Stay HomeIf an area on your checklist was missed, report it in your customer portal or by email by the end of the day after your clean, with a photo, and a professional returns to re-clean that area at no charge. No forms, no friction, no arguments.
✓ Re-Clean GuaranteeWe will follow the same standard operating procedure on every single job in Asheville. The TotalCare Cleaning standard is not a marketing claim. It is a documented, auditable procedure that governs every hour of work in your home.
Move-out and move-in cleaning Pricing
Priced by the home, not by the hour. Prices start at the amounts shown, from the current Asheville rate card, with supplies included.
| Home Size | What's Covered | One-Time Moving Clean (Move-Out) Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bed / 1 Bathabout 800 sq ft | The full TotalCare Cleaning standard, appliances, cabinet interiors | starting at$350supplies included | Join → |
| 2 Bed / 2 Bathabout 1,600 sq ft | The full TotalCare Cleaning standard, appliances, cabinet interiors | starting at$440supplies included | Join → |
| 3 Bed / 2 Bathabout 2,000 sq ft | The full TotalCare Cleaning standard, appliances, cabinet interiors | starting at$480supplies included | Join → |
| 4 Bed / 3 Bathabout 2,800 sq ft | The full TotalCare Cleaning standard, appliances, cabinet interiors | starting at$570supplies included | Join → |
| 5 Bed / 4 Bathabout 4,500 sq ft | The full TotalCare Cleaning standard, appliances, cabinet interiors | starting at$727supplies included | Join → |
Priced by the home, never by the hour. Prices start at the amounts shown; your exact price is set by your home. Home sizes assume the square footage shown, and a larger home, extra half baths or add-ons change the price.
Join the Opening List →About 45 percent of Asheville's occupied homes are rented, so a lease ending is an ordinary event here. Getting the deposit back depends on the condition of the home when you hand over the keys, and that makes the last cleaning of a tenancy worth some planning. TotalCare Cleaning will offer a One-Time Moving Clean for move-outs and move-ins, with starting prices of $350.00 to $727.00 across the five home sizes.
North Carolina law requires a landlord to return a security deposit, along with any itemized damages, within 30 days after the tenancy ends and possession is returned. The state also caps what can be collected: two weeks' rent for a week to week tenancy, one and a half months' rent for month to month, and two months' rent for longer terms. On a two month deposit, the sum is big enough that a little preparation pays off.
Read your lease for any specific cleaning terms before you plan anything. Take dated photos of each room after the clean and of the appliances with their doors ajar. Keep your confirmation of the cleaning together with those photos and with your forwarding address. If a question comes up later, you will want it all in one place.
This service is designed for a home with nothing left in it. It starts with everything in a One-Time Deep Clean, including hand washed baseboards, wet-wiped blinds and window tracks, then adds the interiors a landlord is most likely to open during a walkthrough.
Cleaners do not move furniture or carry away large items, so the empty rooms need to be empty before the visit. The City of Asheville collects bulky items and appliances by appointment through (828) 251-1122 or The Asheville App, with a set fee per appliance billed to the utility bill. The city treats a large moving or clean-out collection as a one time only service, and it asks that carpet be rolled in 4-foot rolls and tied with string.
Set that appointment early, and allow time between the pickup and the cleaning. Anything dragged out at the last minute tends to shed dust and scuff walls, and it is much better if that happens before the floors are done.
Moving produces a lot of bagged trash, and that matters here. The City of Asheville, citing the NC Wildlife Resources Commission, says an increasing number of black bears live and roam in the city, and it advises against setting trash out the night before pickup. A pile of bags on the curb overnight during your last week can turn into a mess on the lawn you still have to account for. Keep it in the cart or a closed garage and set it out as late as possible on collection day.
Food waste needs the most care. Empty the refrigerator and pantry early and get those bags out on the first available pickup, rather than leaving them for the end of the move.
About 32 percent of the city's housing units are in buildings with five or more units, and those may have a management office with its own checklist. Ask for any such list well before your move and bring it to the attention of whoever does the work. UNC Asheville enrolls about 2,800 students, so some tenants are on a school year and some are not; your own lease date is the one that counts.
Sellers and buyers use the same service. An empty house before closing, or before a new owner unpacks, gets the same list. In older homes, about 41 percent of the housing having been built before 1970, it is worth noting worn finishes for your landlord or buyer beforehand, since a clean will brighten old enamel and tile but will not make them new.
Frequently Asked Questions
TotalCare Cleaning will service Asheville and surrounding areas with background-checked cleaners and is insured up to $1 million. Re-clean guarantee: if we missed something, tell us by the end of the next day and we come back to fix it. Beyond Clean. TotalCare.
