Apex · Wake County, NC

Move in / move out cleaning in Apex

Closings, lease endings, and new-build handovers are the core of move in and move out cleaning in Apex.

Apex has been one of the Triangle's fastest-growing towns for a decade, and its move cleans follow the growth: families closing on homes in Sweetwater and Bella Casa, sellers prepping listings, and the steady churn of relocation moves. The two-visit pattern is common: move-out at the old address, move-in at the new one, sequenced in the same week around your closing.

For brand-new construction, note the split: the post-construction clean (builder's dust and debris) and the move-in clean (cabinets, oven, refrigerator, ready-to-unpack) are different scopes, and most new builds genuinely need both. Book the move-in clean for the day or two before you take possession. End-of-month and Saturday slots fill first, so book 7-10 days out.

Scope

What's included

The same scope as every move in/out clean we do. See the full Move In/Out Clean service page for details beyond the checklist.

Everything in a Standard and Deep Clean, plus

Inside the oven (degrease, scrub racks)
Inside the refrigerator and freezer (after defrost)
Inside all cabinets and drawers (kitchen, bathroom, bedrooms)
Inside dishwasher and microwave
All baseboards in every room
All interior windows and sills
All door frames and doors
Closets (vacuum, wipe shelving)
Wipe walls of visible scuffs and marks (spot-treat)

Bathroom turnover

Full descaling of all fixtures
Detail behind and under toilets
Wipe inside vanity and medicine cabinet

Final pass

Spot-clean walls
Vacuum or sweep all closet floors
Final walk-through and re-clean of any missed spots

Coverage

Where we work in Apex

Bella Casa, Sweetwater, Haddon Hall, Salem Village, Scotts Mill, Friendship Station, Salem Street Historic District, Lochmere of Apex, Abbington, Magnolia Estates, plus the rest of Apex. For neighborhood details, parking and access notes, and city-specific FAQs, see the Apex service area page.

Questions

Move in / move out cleaning in Apex: common questions

Do I need a move in clean if my Apex home is new construction?

Usually yes, as a second visit after the post-construction clean. Post-construction removes builder dust and debris; the move-in clean details cabinets, drawers, oven, and refrigerator to unpack-ready standard. Builders' own cleans rarely cover that second scope.

Will this help me get my security deposit back?

A move-out clean addresses the cleaning expectations in most standard residential leases - kitchen and bathroom detail, inside appliances, baseboards, and walls spot-treated for scuffs. We can't guarantee deposit return because that depends on your landlord's specific checklist and any damage beyond cleaning, but a thorough professional clean removes the cleaning portion of any deduction risk.

Should the home be empty before you arrive?

Yes - move-in/out cleans are designed for unfurnished homes. The clean takes much longer (and may not be possible) if furniture, boxes, and belongings are still in place. If a few small items remain, that's usually fine; full furnishings are not.

Do you clean inside the refrigerator?

Yes, inside the fridge and freezer is included on move-in/out cleans. Defrost a freezer the night before if possible - frozen-in ice can't be removed during the visit.

How far in advance should I book?

Book at least 5-7 days out for the best chance at your preferred date and time, especially around end-of-month and weekends when demand is highest. Same-week and next-day availability can sometimes be arranged - call (984) 205-0680 to check.