End of Tenancy Cleaning for Waterford Rentals
Waterford's rental market serves a diverse population including SETU students, young professionals, families, and workers in the pharmaceutical and manufacturing sectors. The student rental market is concentrated around the SETU campus on the Cork Road, extending into Ballybeg, Lisduggan, and the city centre. Professional rentals span the city centre along The Quay and Barronstrand Street, the Dunmore Road corridor, and suburban estates in Gracedieu, Williamstown, and Ballygunner. The coastal town of Tramore and the west Waterford hub of Dungarvan also have active rental markets. Every tenancy turnover needs a thorough end of tenancy clean to meet landlord standards and secure deposit return.
Optus Glean provides professional end of tenancy cleaning across Waterford city and county. Our cleans are designed to meet the standard required for full deposit return, with a satisfaction guarantee: if any area fails landlord inspection, we return to rectify it free of charge within 48 hours.
Student Rental Market — SETU Waterford
SETU Waterford (formerly Waterford Institute of Technology / WIT) has approximately 10,000 students, with a large proportion living in rented accommodation near the Cork Road campus. Student rental areas include Ballybeg, Lisduggan, the Manor, Poleberry, and the city centre. Purpose-built student accommodation developments have added to the stock in recent years. Student house shares typically need intensive end of tenancy cleaning due to multiple occupants, shared kitchens, and accumulated wear. We offer bulk booking rates for landlords and property managers with multiple student properties, with scheduled cleaning aligned to the academic calendar.
City Centre Apartments
Waterford city centre has seen apartment development along The Quay, in the Viking Triangle, and in newer mixed-use developments. These modern apartments have fitted kitchens, contemporary bathrooms, and quality finishes that require careful cleaning. Our city centre team knows the access arrangements, management company requirements, and parking constraints of Waterford's apartment developments.
Suburban Estates and Tramore
Family rental houses in Waterford's suburbs — Gracedieu, Williamstown, Ballygunner, Larchville, and others — require comprehensive end of tenancy cleaning including utility rooms, garden rooms, and larger living spaces. Tramore, just 12km from the city centre, has a distinct rental market driven by its seaside appeal and proximity to Waterford's employment centres. Dungarvan in west Waterford also has a growing rental sector. We cover all County Waterford locations at the same pricing and service standard.
What Our End of Tenancy Clean Includes
- Kitchen — Oven interior and exterior, hob, extractor hood and filters, fridge/freezer (defrosted and cleaned), microwave, all cupboard interiors and exteriors, countertops, splashback, sink and taps, tiles, floor
- Bathrooms — Bath, shower enclosure and screen, toilet (including behind and base), sink, mirrors, tile grouting, extractor fan, floor, all chrome polished
- Bedrooms — Vacuuming/mopping, dusting, windowsills, wardrobe interiors, skirting boards, light fittings
- Living areas — Vacuuming/mopping, dusting, skirting boards, internal window cleaning, radiators, switches and sockets
- Hallway and stairs — Vacuuming, mopping, banister, front door
- Optional extras — Carpet cleaning (€40–€75/room), external windows, wall washing
End of Tenancy Cleaning Pricing in Waterford
- Studio/1-bed apartment: €170 to €240
- 2-bed apartment: €210 to €310
- 3-bed house: €270 to €380
- 4-bed house: €340 to €420
- 5+ bed student house: €380 to €520
- Carpet cleaning add-on: €40 to €75 per room
- Oven deep clean add-on: €35 to €55
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Frequently Asked Questions — End of Tenancy Cleaning in Waterford
How much does end of tenancy cleaning cost in Waterford?
End of tenancy cleaning in Waterford costs between €170 and €420 in 2026 depending on property size and condition. A 1-bed apartment costs €170 to €240. A 2-bed apartment costs €210 to €310. A 3-bed house costs €270 to €380. A 4-bed house costs €340 to €420. Larger student house shares (5+ beds) near SETU cost €380 to €520. Professional carpet cleaning can be added for €40 to €75 per room. All prices are fixed — no hourly billing and no hidden extras.
Do you clean student rentals near SETU Waterford?
Yes. SETU Waterford's student rental areas — Cork Road, Ballybeg, Lisduggan, the Manor, Poleberry, and city centre — are a core market for our end of tenancy service. Student house shares typically require more intensive cleaning than standard rentals: heavily used kitchens, limescale in shared bathrooms, and general wear from multiple occupants. We offer bulk rates for landlords and agents managing several student properties and schedule cleans to align with academic term endings in May/June and September.
What does an end of tenancy clean include in Waterford?
Every room is cleaned comprehensively. The kitchen receives the most intensive attention: oven interior and exterior, hob, extractor hood and filters, fridge/freezer (defrosted and cleaned), all cupboard interiors and exteriors, countertops, splashback, sink, taps, and floor. Bathrooms are fully sanitised including bath, shower, toilet (behind and base), grouting, mirrors, and all chrome polished. Bedrooms are vacuumed/mopped with all surfaces dusted and wardrobe interiors cleaned. Living areas receive full cleaning including skirting boards, radiators, and internal windows. The property is left ready for landlord inspection and deposit return.
Can I book end of tenancy cleaning at short notice in Waterford?
Yes. We offer same-day and next-day end of tenancy cleaning in Waterford subject to team availability. During peak periods — May to September when student and general tenancy turnovers are highest — we recommend booking 3 to 5 days in advance. For a guaranteed date, booking one week ahead is advisable. We do our best to accommodate last-minute requests and can usually fit in emergency bookings with a small surcharge.
Do you cover Tramore and Dungarvan for end of tenancy cleaning?
Yes. We provide end of tenancy cleaning across all of County Waterford. Tramore, just 12km from the city, has a popular rental market driven by seaside living and commuter access to Waterford's employment centres. Dungarvan in west Waterford has a growing housing stock and rental sector, boosted by the Greenway tourism economy. We also cover Dunmore East, Kilmacthomas, Lismore, and all other Waterford towns. The same pricing and service standards apply county-wide.
Will your clean be good enough for deposit return?
Yes. Our end of tenancy cleans are specifically designed to meet the standard required for full deposit return under the RTB process. We clean to a professional standard that satisfies private landlords, letting agents, and property management companies across Waterford. Our satisfaction guarantee means that if any area of the clean does not pass inspection, we return within 48 hours to rectify it at no additional charge. This guarantee covers both tenant-booked and landlord-booked cleans.