How much does a moving clean cost in Switzerland?

End-of-tenancy cleaning is for many people the final major item on an already long moving to-do list. Consequently, the question frequently arises: how much does it actually cost to have the old flat professionally cleaned?

The short answer: That depends on significantly more than just the number of rooms.

What factors influence the price?

Crucial factors include the size and condition of the apartment, the number of windows and blinds, the kitchen and wet rooms, as well as additional areas such as the balcony, cellar or attic.

For example, a well-maintained 3.5-room flat with few windows requires significantly less effort than a similarly sized flat with heavy limescale deposits, many Venetian blinds and a large fitted kitchen.

Even hard-to-reach windows, large glass surfaces or heavily soiled areas can increase the amount of work required.

What is included in the quotation?

Not every cleaning company automatically offers the same range of services.

That is why it is worth taking a close look at a quote:

• Are windows and window frames included?
• Are the blinds being cleaned?
• Are the oven and extractor hood included?
• Is the fridge being cleaned?
• Are balconies, cellars, or other utility rooms included?
• Is a handover guarantee included?

Only when it is clear which work is included in the price can different quotes be sensibly compared with one another.

What does guaranteed placement mean?

In an end-of-tenancy clean with a handover guarantee, the cleaning company vouches for the agreed cleaning service.

If an area that was part of the cleaning contract is objected to during the property handover, it will be cleaned again within the agreed scope.

Especially when submitting documents to an administration or landlord, this can save a lot of stress.

Important to know: The handover guarantee covers the cleaning. Damage, wear and tear, or necessary repairs are not included.

Why extremely cheap offers are not always cheaper

A low price sounds attractive, of course.

It becomes problematic when important work is not included and is later charged for additionally.

Windows, blinds and stubborn limescale or grease residues can account for a significant proportion of the cleaning effort.

Therefore, the following applies: Don't just compare the price, but also the performance behind it.

A transparent quote creates clarity and prevents unpleasant surprises on the day of the property handover.

Clean it yourself or hire a cleaning company?

Of course, a moving-out clean can also be carried out yourself.

Anyone who has enough time and has continuously maintained the flat well can save money with it.

However, the effort involved is frequently underestimated. Windows, slat blinds, the oven, extractor hood, bathroom and hard-to-reach places can quickly take up many hours of work.

And mostly this work falls precisely into the phase when boxes have to be packed, furniture transported and appointments coordinated anyway.

Conclusion

The price of an end-of-tenancy clean does not depend solely on the number of rooms. Condition, windows, blinds, kitchen, wet rooms and additional spaces determine the actual amount of work required.

A clear quotation with a defined scope of services and delivery guarantee ensures that both parties know what has been agreed.

Or in other words: There are already enough surprises when moving house, the cleaning doesn't need to be one of them.