Move-Out Cleaning Cost in Columbia and Summerville, SC (2026): What South Carolina Customers Paid

Across 10 South Carolina move-in and move-out cleans we completed between January and October 2026, the median job total was $664, add-ons included. That is higher than many renters expect, and the reason is simple: most of those jobs were family houses, not studio apartments, and 7 of them were four-bedroom homes. This guide shows what South Carolina customers actually paid, the published starting prices for smaller homes, the extras that move the total, what landlords in Columbia, Summerville and Rock Hill check, and how to keep the price down.

Starting prices for move-out cleaning

Our move-out cleaning starts at $190 for a studio. The published ranges below are the same in South Carolina as everywhere we work. Where your home lands inside a range depends on bathrooms, condition and how much is left inside cabinets and appliances.

Published starting ranges, move-out and deep cleaning (the same in every state we serve)

Home size	Move-out clean	Deep clean
Studio	$190–$260	$200–$220
1 bedroom	$210–$320	$200–$260
2 bedrooms	$260–$380	$220–$330
3 bedrooms	$320–$480	$280–$420
4 bedrooms	$400–$600	$350–$550
5 bedrooms	$500–$750	$450–$700

A deep clean is priced on the same scale, starting at $200. A move-in clean starts at $180, because the home is usually empty and has often been cleaned once already.

What South Carolina customers actually paid

Published ranges describe the base clean. Real totals also include the extras customers chose. These are the totals for South Carolina home sizes with enough jobs to show a median:

South Carolina move-in and move-out cleaning, completed jobs, January–October 2026, add-ons included

Home size	Median paid	Range paid	Jobs
4 bedrooms	$792	$555–$1,095	7

A four-bedroom move-out in South Carolina came to a median of $792, with totals from $555 to $1,095. The spread comes from extras rather than ZIP code: a home with carpets on the stairs, every appliance cleaned inside and walls wiped costs more than one handed back nearly empty and recently cleaned. Your own price is always confirmed in writing before you book.

The extras South Carolina movers add most

Out of 10 South Carolina move jobs in our records, 8 added appliances cleaned inside and out and 8 added walls and ceilings wiped. 5 added deep carpet cleaning and 2 added carpet on the stairs and landing. Those match what landlords and property managers photograph first.

Common move-out extras and their published prices

Extra	Published price	Why it matters at move-out
Inside oven	$60–$90	Grease and burnt spills are one of the most common deductions
Inside fridge or freezer	$60–$90	A switched-off fridge in humid weather grows mold in days
Dishwasher	$40–$60	Filters and door seals hold food and odor
Carpet, per room	$45–$70	Pet hair, red-clay dust and traffic lanes (Columbia area only)

What South Carolina landlords check

South Carolina tenants must keep the home reasonably clean and safe and avoid damaging it (S.C. Code § 27-40-510). At move-out, a landlord compares the home with how it was handed over. Humidity and pollen shape what they find:

• Kitchen: inside the oven, fridge, microwave and cabinets, range hood degreased, sink and counters
• Bathrooms: mildew on grout and caulk, soap scum on tubs and glass, toilets and vanities sanitized
• Ceiling fans, AC vents and return grilles, which collect dust and mildew in the humid months
• Window tracks and screens full of yellow pine pollen after spring
• Baseboards, doors, frames and switches
• Closets, shelves and drawers wiped inside, floors vacuumed and mopped

See the full move-out cleaning checklist, and read South Carolina deposit law for renters for the 30-day rule.

Columbia, Summerville and Rock Hill: what differs

We take bookings across three parts of South Carolina, and each has its own pattern.

• The Columbia area, including Columbia, Cayce, Lexington, Irmo, Camden and Sumter: student rentals that turn over in May and August, military moves around Fort Jackson and Shaw Air Force Base, and brick ranches with carpeted bedrooms. Carpet cleaning is offered here.
• The Summerville and North Charleston area, including Summerville, North Charleston, Goose Creek and Hanahan, plus Beaufort and Walterboro: newer subdivisions, larger homes and heavy pollen in spring. Carpet cleaning is not offered here.
• Rock Hill and Fort Mill, near Charlotte: new-build family homes and townhomes. Carpet cleaning is not offered here.

Move-out, move-in or deep clean: which to book

The three services share most of a checklist, but each is built for a different moment.

• Move-out cleaning is for the home you are leaving. It is planned around the landlord’s inspection, so it covers the inside of cabinets, closets and appliances, which are empty only on moving day.
• Move-in cleaning is for the home you are entering. It sanitizes kitchens and bathrooms and wipes every shelf before your boxes block them. It starts at $180.
• Deep cleaning is for a lived-in home that needs a reset, with furniture in place. It starts at $200 and suits homeowners getting ready to list or to host.

If you are selling a South Carolina home you have already moved out of, a move-out clean also works as a pre-sale clean, because an empty home photographs best when every surface is clean.

How a quote is built

We ask for the number of bedrooms and bathrooms, the type of home, the condition and the extras you want, and photos if you have them. That gives a written price before anything is booked. Three things move a South Carolina quote most:

• Bathrooms. A four-bedroom house often has three bathrooms, each with grout, glass and fixtures to descale and clear of mildew.
• Condition. A home kept clean during the lease takes far less time than one where grease, pet hair or mildew has built up for years.
• Extras. Appliances inside, walls wiped and carpets add the most. Choose the ones your landlord will check and skip the rest.

If the home turns out to need much more than the quote described, the team calls before doing extra work. Nothing is added without your agreement, and the 36-hour re-clean promise applies if anything was missed.

When to book

7 of our 10 South Carolina move cleans fell between May and July, when leases end, school is out and military orders arrive. Book one to two weeks ahead in early summer, and schedule the clean after the movers leave and before the walk-through. Hurricane season runs from June to November, so leave a spare day in your plan if a storm is forecast.

How to keep the price down

• Empty the home completely before the cleaners arrive, including closets, garage and porch
• Defrost and empty the fridge the day before, and leave it running until the clean
• Send photos with the quote request so the price is confirmed first
• Wipe up heavy grease or pet accidents early so they do not set
• Tell us about stairs carpet, extra fridges and bonus rooms up front, so nothing is added on the day

What to do next

Tell us the size of the home and your move date and we will confirm a price before anything is booked: get a free quote, book online, or see move-out cleaning across our South Carolina coverage, including Columbia, Summerville and Rock Hill.