Move-out and move-in cleaning · Augusta, GA
Augusta area
How to leave an Augusta rental in good shape: when Georgia landlords must return a deposit, who has to inspect and when, what counts as normal wear and tear, and what a One-Time Moving Clean will take care of.
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 Augusta. 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 Augusta.
✓ Background-checkedEvery TotalCare Cleaning house cleaning in Augusta 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 Augusta 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 Augusta. 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 Augusta 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 →Nearly half of the occupied homes in Augusta-Richmond County are rented, so move-outs are routine business here. Add a large base at Fort Gordon and thousands of medical and university jobs, and plenty of households find themselves packing on someone else's schedule.
This guide covers what Georgia law says about deposits, how to prepare, and what TotalCare Cleaning's Moving Clean will include. Aiken renters should note that South Carolina has its own rule, explained below.
Georgia landlords, regardless of how many units they own, must return a security deposit within 30 days after the lease ends or the tenant leaves, whichever is later, or send a notice listing damages. Write that date on your calendar when you hand over the keys.
Larger landlords have an added duty. A landlord with more than ten rental units, or one who uses a management agent, must inspect within three business days after the lease ends and give you a signed list of damage. Ask to be there if you can, and compare the list with your own photos.
Georgia's landlord and tenant handbook also says that a landlord cannot keep a deposit to cover normal wear and tear from ordinary use. Faded paint and worn traffic paths are one thing. Baked on grease and a filthy refrigerator are another. This is general information rather than legal advice, so read the handbook itself if you are in a dispute.
Across the river, South Carolina law gives a landlord 30 days after the tenancy ends and the tenant demands it to return a deposit, with any deductions itemized in writing. Note the word demands. Put your request and new address in writing as soon as you leave, and keep a copy. About 32 percent of occupied homes in the City of Aiken are rented, so this applies to a sizable share of households.
Military orders set many timelines. Fort Gordon has more than 16,000 service members, and Grovetown, about two miles from its northern boundary, has about 41 percent of occupied homes rented. Augusta University and the Medical District, which together employ tens of thousands, add their own steady flow of people changing jobs and leases. If your move date is firm, schedule your clean for right after the movers leave.
Apartment dwellers are a big part of this. About 21 percent of Richmond County homes are in buildings of five or more apartments. Managers of larger properties often have a printed checklist, so ask for one. It shows what they plan to look at and how they expect it left.
The One-Time Moving Clean covers the full deep scope, including baseboards, blinds, window tracks, fans, vents and treated shower glass, plus the inside of the oven, refrigerator and cabinets. Those interiors are usually what a manager checks first. A one bedroom starts at $350.00, a three bedroom at $480.00, and the range across all sizes is $350.00 to $727.00.
Empty the home before the visit. No cleaning company hauls furniture or debris, and TotalCare Cleaning will not be an exception. Augusta Solid Waste is moving residential customers to one pickup day a week, with garbage, recycling, yard waste and bulk waste all collected curbside on the same day. Grovetown offers biweekly curbside pickup of bulky household items through its Waste Management contract, though not tires, liquids or hazardous materials.
Follow these steps in order and most of the common disputes become easier to handle.
Frequently Asked Questions
TotalCare Cleaning will service Augusta 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.
