End-of-Tenancy Cleaning to Get Your Deposit Back (UAE Guide)

To get your full deposit back in the UAE, book a professional end-of-tenancy clean that returns the property to handover condition, and get a photo report as proof. Servia move-out cleaning starts from AED 840 and includes inside cabinets, oven and fridge. Landlords and agents inspect the details tenants forget, so a thorough clean is the difference between a full refund and deductions.

# Quick answer

• What it is: a deep clean of the empty property to handover standard, done on move-out day.
• Why it matters: deposits run into thousands of dirhams and cleaning is the most common deduction.
• Cost: from AED 840, fixed at booking.
• Proof: add a photo report (AED 80) to show the landlord the condition you left.

# What inspectors actually check

An inspection is not about a quick tidy. Agents look inside the oven and fridge, inside kitchen cabinets, at bathroom grout and limescale, at wall marks, at AC vents and filters, at window tracks and behind where furniture stood. These are exactly the spots a rushed clean misses, and any one of them can trigger a deduction.

# End-of-tenancy cleaning checklist

1. Kitchen deep clean. Degrease surfaces, clean inside all cabinets and drawers, and clean inside the oven and fridge.
2. Descale bathrooms. Remove limescale from taps, glass and tiles, then disinfect the toilet, shower and sink.
3. Walls and doors. Spot-clean marks, scuffs and fingerprints from walls, skirting and door frames.
4. Floors throughout. Vacuum and scrub or mop every room, including corners where furniture stood.
5. Windows and tracks. Clean interior glass, frames and the window tracks that collect sand.
6. AC vents. Dust vents and grilles, which inspectors often check.
7. Balcony. Sweep and wipe down the balcony and its glass.
8. Photo report. Capture before and after images as evidence for the landlord.

# Why book a professional for this

The stakes are financial. A deposit of several thousand dirhams is worth far more than the cost of a clean, and once an agent flags cleaning issues, the deduction is theirs to set. A professional move-out clean covers everything on the checklist to handover standard, and a photo report gives you documented proof of condition if there is any dispute later.

# What Servia includes

Move-out cleaning starts from AED 840 and covers everything in a deep clean plus inside cabinets, inside the oven and fridge, and wall spot-cleaning. Add a property photo report for the landlord (AED 80) and, if useful, key collection from your agent (AED 50). Our own trained crew of two brings all equipment and MOH-approved products. Payment is 100% in advance to lock your slot, and the job carries our 7-day re-do guarantee.

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# Frequently asked questions

How do I get my full deposit back in the UAE?

Return the property to handover condition with a professional end-of-tenancy clean, covering inside cabinets, oven, fridge, bathrooms, walls and floors, and get a photo report as proof of the condition you left.

How much does end-of-tenancy cleaning cost?

Servia move-out cleaning starts from AED 840, fixed at booking, and rises with the number of bedrooms. A photo report for the landlord is an AED 80 add-on. Get an exact quote in about 30 seconds.

What do landlords check at inspection?

Inside the oven and fridge, inside cabinets, bathroom limescale and grout, wall marks, AC vents, window tracks and areas behind furniture. These are the common sources of deposit deductions.

When should I book the clean?

On or just before handover day, once the property is empty. An empty home lets the crew reach inside cabinets and behind spaces that are impossible to clean with furniture in place.

Do you provide proof for the landlord?

Yes. Add the photo report and we capture before and after images, giving you documented evidence of the condition you handed back.

How long does it take?

Usually 4 to 8 hours depending on size, handled by a crew of two. You will see the expected duration on your booking confirmation.