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SFU & Burnaby Move-Out Cleaning 2026 — Student Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back

Moving out of a Burnaby or SFU-area rental? Get your full deposit back. Exact prices, what Burnaby landlords inspect, and how to book a move-out clean in 60 seconds.

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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:

  1. Inside the oven — almost always missed in student units
  2. Bathroom grout and exhaust fans — mildew accumulates quickly in shared bathrooms
  3. Window tracks — student rentals typically see 2-4 years of accumulated grime
  4. Fridge interior — including under the crisper drawers
  5. Behind the fridge and stove — never moved during a typical tenancy

Move-Out Cleaning Prices in Burnaby — 2026

Unit SizePrice (incl. GST)
Bachelor / StudioFrom $199
1 bed / 1 bathFrom $249
2 bed / 1 bathFrom $299
2 bed / 2 bathFrom $329
3 bed / 2 bathFrom $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.

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