End of Tenancy Cleaning in Portobello and Craigmillar
ExpertHome delivers professional end of tenancy cleaning across Portobello and Craigmillar and the wider Scotland. From the EH postcode core out to the surrounding towns, our fully insured teams know the local housing stock and access realities. Request a quote online.
In one line: ExpertHome provides end of tenancy cleaning in Portobello and Craigmillar, City of Edinburgh, using vetted local crews and full insurance, with quotes handled entirely by email.
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Local realities in Portobello and Craigmillar — and how we adapt
Portobello and Craigmillar sits in City of Edinburgh, within the Scotland region. Our local crews know the area and the addresses they cover daily.
Scottish tenancy realities
Scottish private tenancies (PRTs) work differently from English ASTs — open-ended, with notice driven by the tenant or by limited grounds for the landlord. End-of-tenancy cleaning still works to physical inventory standards but the calendar isn't tied to fixed terms. Tell us your move-out date and we'll plan around it.
Coastal properties, salt-air realities
Salt air corrodes faster than inland equivalents — uPVC windows yellow on the sunward elevation, external metalwork pits, and patio surfaces grow algae more quickly because of constant humidity. Cleaning routines on the coast benefit from more frequent jet washes, attention to window-track drainage, and treating any external timber seasonally. We adjust schedules and chemistry to the coastal environment when we know the property is near the sea.
What's included
An end of tenancy clean is the deep, top-to-bottom reset a property needs at the end of an Assured Shorthold Tenancy so it matches the move-in inventory and the deposit can be returned in full. ExpertHome works to the AIIC / APIP inventory standard used by most UK letting agents — every appliance is degreased inside and out, every cupboard is emptied and wiped, every limescale spot in the bathroom is treated, and the property is left ready for a check-out inspection.
- Oven dismantled — door glass, racks, trays and hob detailed
- Extractor hood, filters and tiled splashback degreased
- Fridge and freezer defrosted, washed and deodorised
- Kitchen cupboards emptied and wiped inside, out and on top
- Bathroom limescale removal from taps, glass, tiles and grout
- Toilets sanitised including base, seat hinges and cistern
- Inside windows, frames, sills, tracks and trickle vents
- Skirting boards, switches, sockets and door frames wiped
- Carpets vacuumed; hard floors mopped and edge-detailed
- Wardrobes, drawers and shelving emptied and dust-free
- Walls spot-cleaned for marks (deep stains noted, not painted)
- Bins washed and replaced with a fresh liner
How we deliver this in Portobello and Craigmillar
- 1Quote: you describe the property in the form — bedrooms, condition, carpets, appliances, parking, access — and we email a tailored price.
- 2Schedule: we book a slot that fits your check-out date and confirm the address, key arrangements and parking by email.
- 3On the day: a two- to four-person team arrives with all chemicals, vacuums and steamers — no charge for water or products.
- 4Top-down system: ceilings, light fittings and wardrobes first; then surfaces, kitchen and bathroom; floors last.
- 5Self-check using the AIIC inventory checklist before the team leaves.
- 6Sign-off: we email confirmation and our 72-hour re-clean guarantee window opens.
What affects the quote
We don't publish a per-job price because every property and access situation in Portobello and Craigmillar is different. These are the factors our quoting team weighs.
- Number of bedrooms, bathrooms and reception rooms
- General condition — lived-in vs. hard wear (smoking, pets, mould)
- Whether carpets need professional extraction on top
- Oven, hob and extractor condition (heavy carbon takes longer)
- Limescale severity in the bathroom
- Furnished or unfurnished (cupboards and drawers add detailing time)
- Parking and access — top-floor with no lift adds carry time
Areas of Portobello and Craigmillar we cover
Postcodes: EH and the surrounding EH area.
Tough scenarios we handle
- · Nicotine-stained ceilings and walls (treated with sugar-soap; heavy yellowing flagged for redecoration)
- · Pet hair embedded in carpets and skirting voids
- · Hard-water limescale on shower screens and chrome
- · Burnt-on oven carbon, including the door glass interlayer
- · Mould around silicone seals (treated; replacement recommended where the silicone has failed)
Equipment & standards
What we use
- · Commercial-grade upright and HEPA-filtered vacuums
- · Microfibre system colour-coded for kitchen, bathroom and general use
- · Steam cleaners for grout, seals and sealed hard floors
- · Rotary scrubbers for stubborn floor build-up
- · Eco-certified, COSHH-rated chemicals as standard
UK rules we follow
- · Tenancy deposits held under TDS, DPS or MyDeposits — clean must match the inventory check-out
- · AIIC / APIP inventory standards are the benchmark for deposit-return cleaning
Typical timing: Studio: a single morning. Two-bed flat: roughly a working day for two cleaners. Four-bed house with carpets: a full day for a team of three.
How to prepare
- · Remove all personal belongings, food and rubbish before the team arrives
- · Defrost the freezer at least 24 hours in advance
- · Leave all utilities on — water, hot water and electricity
- · Confirm parking and key-collection details in writing the day before
- · Forward the inventory or check-in report if you have one
End of Tenancy Cleaning in Portobello and Craigmillar — FAQ
Do I need to provide cleaning products?
No. Our teams arrive fully equipped with professional-grade products and equipment as standard.
How do I get a quote?
Complete the quote form on this page with a few details about your property and we will email you a tailored quote.
Do you guarantee the deposit?
We can't guarantee a landlord's decision, but we re-clean any item flagged by the check-out inventory free of charge within 72 hours, provided no one has moved in.
Will the carpets be steam-cleaned too?
Carpet extraction is a separate service — we'll quote both together so they finish on the same visit.
Do you cover Portobello and Craigmillar and surrounding EH postcodes?
Yes — ExpertHome covers Portobello and Craigmillar and the wider City of Edinburgh area for end of tenancy cleaning, with the EH postcode range at the centre of our daily service zone.
How quickly can you provide end of tenancy cleaning in Portobello and Craigmillar?
Once you submit the quote form, our Portobello and Craigmillar team usually replies the same working day with available dates. Peak times (month-end, summer student handovers) book up faster — submit early where you can.
Request your end of tenancy cleaning quote in Portobello and Craigmillar
Tell us a little about the job and we will email you a tailored quote.