Move-Out Cleaning for SFU Students in Burnaby, BC
SFU student move-outs happen in two major waves — April/May (end of spring semester) and August (end of summer). Both periods are among the busiest move-out cleaning windows in Burnaby, particularly in the SFU UniverCity area, Burnaby Mountain, and the high-density rental buildings along Kingsway, Metrotown, and Brentwood that house the bulk of SFU's off-campus student population.
Burnaby landlords — especially the property management companies operating around Metrotown and Brentwood — conduct thorough final inspections. The five areas that result in the most deposit deductions in Burnaby student rentals:
- Inside the oven — almost always missed in student units
- Bathroom grout and exhaust fans — mildew accumulates quickly in shared bathrooms
- Window tracks — student rentals typically see 2-4 years of accumulated grime
- Fridge interior — including under the crisper drawers
- Behind the fridge and stove — never moved during a typical tenancy
Move-Out Cleaning Prices in Burnaby — 2026
| Unit Size | Price (incl. GST) |
|---|---|
| Bachelor / Studio | From $199 |
| 1 bed / 1 bath | From $249 |
| 2 bed / 1 bath | From $299 |
| 2 bed / 2 bath | From $329 |
| 3 bed / 2 bath | From $429 |
All prices include GST and are shown before entering any payment information at maidless.ca/cleaning/burnaby/move-out-cleaning.
When to Book Your SFU Area Move-Out Clean
April/May move-outs: Book at least 5–7 days before your move-out date. April 30 and May 31 are the highest-demand days in Burnaby — same-day availability is essentially impossible. Book by April 22 for an April 30 clean.
August move-outs: Book in mid-August for end-of-August dates. The August 31 window fills almost as fast as April 30.
Mid-semester moves: 48–72 hours advance booking is usually sufficient for mid-month Burnaby dates.
What's Covered in the Move-Out Clean
- Inside oven, fridge, dishwasher, microwave
- All kitchen cabinets and drawers — inside and out
- Window sills and full window tracks
- Inside all closets
- Bathroom grout scrubbed, exhaust fan cleaned
- Walls spot-cleaned for marks and scuffs
- Behind fridge and stove where accessible
- Floors vacuumed and mopped throughout
- Timestamped before-and-after photos for deposit documentation
Your Rights Under the BC Residential Tenancy Act
Your Burnaby landlord can only deduct cleaning costs from your deposit if: (1) you were given a move-in condition inspection report showing the unit was clean when you moved in, and (2) you left it less clean than that standard. Keep your original move-in condition inspection report. If your landlord didn't complete one, they may have limited grounds for cleaning deductions. Our before-and-after photos give you documentation regardless.
Burnaby Areas We Serve for Move-Out Cleaning
Metrotown, Brentwood, Burnaby Mountain, SFU UniverCity, North Burnaby, Burnaby Heights, South Burnaby, Edmonds, Deer Lake, Lougheed, Capitol Hill. Also serving New Westminster, Coquitlam, and Vancouver.
Book at maidless.ca/cleaning/burnaby/move-out-cleaning. Instant price, 60-second booking, no phone call needed.