Start outside the front door
Begin at the entry so the layout is clear. Walk slowly through the living area, bedrooms, kitchen, bathrooms, laundry and balcony. Avoid fast close-ups only; the contractor needs to understand the whole job, not one stain.
Show the things that change the quote
Show carpeted rooms, pet hair, mould, oven or fridge interiors, balcony size, heavy grease, rubbish, stairs, high glass and any agent checklist. These are the details most likely to change time, equipment or price.
Send access details in the same message
Add the suburb or postcode, preferred date, whether parking is available, lift booking requirements, floor level, key handover and your phone number. A clear first message saves back-and-forth and makes the written quote more accurate.
Where prices are mentioned, this guide uses TYG Cleaning’s published rates reviewed on 11 August 2026. The final price depends on the written condition-based scope.