Move-Out Cleaning Cost in Huntsville and Mobile, AL (2026): What Alabama Customers Paid

Across 8 Alabama move-in and move-out cleans we completed between January and October 2026, the median job total was $735, add-ons included. Most were family houses with three or four bedrooms rather than small apartments, which is why Alabama totals sit higher than the $190 starting price. This guide shows what Alabama customers actually paid by home size, what pushes a price up or down, what landlords in Huntsville and Mobile check, and when to book.

What move-out cleaning costs in Huntsville and Mobile

Our move-out cleaning starts at $190 for a small apartment. Real totals depend on bedrooms and bathrooms, the condition of the home and the extras you add. These are the totals Alabama customers paid, by home size:

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

Home size	Median paid	Range paid	Jobs
3 bedrooms	$696	$605–$1,348	3
4 bedrooms	$804	$774–$1,168	3

In plain terms, a 3-bedroom home came to $696 and a 4-bedroom home came to $804. The ranges are wide because the jobs were very different: a lightly used rental with clean appliances sits near the bottom, while a larger home with every appliance cleaned inside, walls wiped, windows and carpets added sits near the top. These figures are statewide; we don’t publish separate Huntsville or Mobile averages because there are not yet enough jobs in each city to make them meaningful. Your own price is always confirmed in writing before you book.

What the base price includes

Every move-out clean covers the kitchen inside and out, including cabinets and drawers; bathrooms descaled and sanitized; baseboards, doors, frames and switches wiped; window sills and tracks; and floors vacuumed and mopped throughout. Inside the oven and fridge are added on request, and the price you approve lists every extra before the team is booked, so there is no surprise on the day.

What changes the price

Four things decide almost every move-out price in Alabama:

• Size: bedrooms, bathrooms and extra rooms such as a bonus room, sunroom, study or laundry room
• Condition: how long since the last thorough clean, grease in the kitchen, soap scum and mildew in showers, pet hair
• Inside appliances: oven, fridge, microwave and dishwasher cleaned inside (appliance cleaning starts from $40)
• Extras: walls and ceilings wiped, baseboards, exterior windows, a garage or porch, and carpet extraction from $45 a room where it is offered

Empty homes clean faster than furnished ones, so a clean booked after the movers leave usually costs less than one booked while boxes are still in the rooms.

What Alabama landlords check at move-out

Alabama law lets a landlord deduct from the deposit for damage caused by a tenant who did not keep the home clean and safe, but not for ordinary wear. In practice, the walk-through focuses on the same places in nearly every home we clean:

• Kitchen: inside the oven, the fridge and freezer, the microwave and the cabinets; a degreased range hood
• Bathrooms: mildew on grout and caulk, soap scum on tubs and shower doors, toilets and vanities
• Ceiling fans, AC vents and return grilles, which collect dust and pollen fast in Alabama
• Baseboards, doors, frames, switches and window sills
• Floors and carpets, especially red clay tracked in at the entry
• Closets, shelves and the inside of drawers

See the full move-out cleaning checklist, and read our guide to Alabama deposit rules for the 60-day deadline and the one-month cap.

Moving out in the Huntsville area

Huntsville, Madison, Athens and Harvest have a large share of newer homes and a steady flow of military, federal and contractor moves around Redstone Arsenal. Many of those moves are timed to orders and start dates, so the clean often has to fit a narrow window between the movers and the final walk-through. Newer homes are quick to clean but show every mark on flat paint, so ask for walls spot-cleaned, and check ceiling fans and vents, which build up a film of dust and pollen.

Carpet cleaning is not offered in the Huntsville area, so book any carpet extraction separately and schedule it after the move-out clean, when the rooms are empty and the floors are vacuumed.

Moving out in Mobile and Baldwin County

Around Mobile Bay the main enemies are humidity and salt air. Bathrooms and closets in a home that has been closed up for a few weeks can grow mildew, and windows, glass doors and fixtures near the water pick up a dull salt film. Condos and rentals from Daphne and Fairhope down to Foley and Gulf Shores also collect fine beach sand in tracks, under appliances and in balcony corners.

• Run the air conditioning, and a dehumidifier if you have one, until the clean is done
• Ask for sliding-door and window tracks, balcony glass and outdoor light fixtures
• Add carpet cleaning in the same visit; it is available across Mobile and Baldwin County
• During hurricane season, from June through November, leave a day of slack in your plan in case a storm delays the movers

Military and relocation moves

Orders rarely line up neatly with a lease. If you are leaving Redstone Arsenal, or moving through the Fort Benning area near Phenix City, plan the clean around three dates: the day the movers pack, the day they load, and the final inspection. The clean belongs between the last two, when the home is empty and you can still let the team in.

• Book as soon as your pack-out dates are confirmed, and tell us the inspection date
• Keep cleaning supplies, a vacuum and paper towels out of the shipment for last-minute touch-ups
• If you will already be gone, arrange key access and ask for photos when the team finishes
• Ask your housing office or landlord for their move-out checklist and send it to us with the booking

Move-out clean, deep clean or pre-sale clean?

They overlap, but they are priced and planned differently. A move-out clean is for an empty home and follows the landlord’s inspection list, including inside cabinets and closets. A deep clean is for a lived-in home and reaches baseboards, vents, fans and grout around your furniture. A pre-sale clean gets a home ready for listing photos and showings. If you own the home and are selling after you move out, one move-out clean done before the photographer arrives usually covers both jobs.

When to book

Our Alabama jobs peaked in May, and early summer is busy everywhere as leases end and military families move. Book one to two weeks ahead from May to August, and schedule the clean after the movers leave and before the walk-through. In the rest of the year a few days’ notice is usually enough.

How to keep the price down

• Empty the home completely before the cleaners arrive, including closets, the garage and the porch
• Defrost and empty the fridge and freezer the day before
• Send photos with your quote request so the price can be confirmed first
• Point out problem areas in advance: heavy grease, mildew, pet hair or red clay stains
• Choose only the extras your landlord will actually inspect

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 the Alabama areas we cover for move-out cleaning, including Huntsville, Madison, Mobile and Daphne. If the home needs more than a move-out clean, see our deep cleaning checklist.