Move-In Cleaning in Houston, TX
Move-In Cleaning in Houston starts at $159 (apartments from $159 · houses from $199), one all-in price, and the $75 deposit to book comes off it. Texas Nova Cleaning provides move-in cleaning across Houston — a fresh, thorough reset of your new home before the boxes and furniture arrive.
Move-In Cleaning starts at $159 · Apartments from $159 · houses from $199 · all-in
One all-in price. Tax and every fee already inside. We look up your home, then confirm the exact price.
How much does move-in cleaning cost in Houston? Move-In Cleaning with Texas Nova Cleaning starts at $159 (apartments from $159 · houses from $199). That is one all-in price with tax and fees inside. $75 deposit to book (comes off your total) · pay the rest after the clean. We serve 107 ZIP codes across 10 Houston-area territories, 7 days a week.
A move-in cleaning gives you a genuinely fresh start. Whether the previous owner’s clean was rushed, the builder’s clean was cosmetic, or the home simply sat empty collecting dust, this visit resets kitchens, bathrooms and living spaces before your family’s things arrive.
Last updated September 30, 2026
Who Move-In Cleaning is for
- Buyers who just closed on a Houston home
- Renters starting a new lease
- New-construction owners after the builder’s cosmetic clean
- Anyone whose new home was left less clean than promised
What’s included in Move-In Cleaning
For a home you are about to move into: new owners, new renters, new-build homes after the builder’s quick clean, and landlords between tenants. This is our most thorough clean.
Included
- Everything in a Deep clean, plus:
- Kitchen: the inside of the oven, refrigerator and microwave. Empty cabinet and drawer interiors are an optional $99 add-on.
- Closets: every closet wiped out.
- Walls: wall spot-cleaning.
- Windows: interior window glass is an optional add-on at $11 per window.
- And all of the Deep clean list: cabinet fronts, bathrooms scrubbed in detail, baseboards hand-wiped, window sills and tracks, ceiling fans, light fixtures, doors, door frames and switch plates, every floor vacuumed and mopped, and trash emptied and a fresh bag put in.
Not included
- Blinds. You can add these.
- Full wall washing, painting, patching or repairs.
- Construction debris beyond normal cleaning.
- Carpet shampooing and upholstery cleaning. We don’t offer these services.
- Moving furniture.
Good to know
- Water and power must be on.
- It is best done while the home is empty, between getting your keys and the moving truck. We can only clean inside cabinets and drawers when they are empty.
- Tell us your closing date or lease start date.
- How long it takes depends on the home. We plan the time when we confirm your booking.
Move-In Cleaning prices in Houston
Every price is a starting price and the finished, all-in total. Nothing is added at the door.
| Home | Size | Starts at |
|---|---|---|
| Apartment or condo | Studio or 1 bedroom | starts at $159 |
| Apartment or condo | 2 bedrooms | starts at $189 |
| Apartment or condo | 3 bedrooms | starts at $219 |
| Apartment or condo | 4 or more bedrooms | custom quote – Patrick confirms the price |
| House or townhouse | Under 1,000 sq ft | starts at $199 |
| House or townhouse | 1,000 to 1,499 sq ft | starts at $199 |
| House or townhouse | 1,500 to 1,999 sq ft | starts at $229 |
| House or townhouse | 2,000 to 2,499 sq ft | starts at $259 |
| House or townhouse | 2,500 to 2,999 sq ft | starts at $289 |
| House or townhouse | 3,000 to 3,499 sq ft | starts at $319 |
| House or townhouse | 3,500 to 3,999 sq ft | starts at $349 |
| Large home (house) | 4,000 sq ft and up, or a house with 5 or more bedrooms | custom quote – Patrick confirms the price |
Homes of 4,000 sq ft or more, or houses with 5 or more bedrooms, get a custom quote.
Popular add-ons
Inside Appliances add-on
Add inside the oven ($30–$75) or inside the fridge ($30–$50), or book both as the Kitchen Deep Clean package, starting at $75. Both are included free on Move-In and Move-Out, and the inside of the microwave is included free on every clean.
Laundry: $50 per load. Pets: $25 per pet, told to you up front.
- Inside oven
- Inside refrigerator
- Inside cabinets and drawers while empty
- Garage sweep-out
How it works
Get your price
Answer a few quick questions. You see a real, all-in price in about a minute.
We clean
An insured, background-checked team arrives in your window and cleans to our checklist.
Pay the rest after
$75 deposit to book (comes off your total). Pay the rest when the job is done.
Move-In Cleaning questions, answered
The builder already cleaned. Do I still need this?
A builder clean is a cosmetic pass for a walkthrough. A move-in clean covers what it skips — inside the microwave, sanitized bathrooms, sills, ledges and real floor care. Construction dust also keeps settling for weeks.
When should I schedule?
Between getting keys and the moving truck. An empty home is the fastest, cheapest and most thorough version of this service.
Can you add inside cabinets and drawers?
Yes — and while the home is empty is the ideal time. Mention it in your quote request.
Do you clean before renters move in?
Yes, landlords and property managers use this service between tenants regularly.
Will I know the price first?
Always. You get one complete all-inclusive price before anything is booked.
Where we offer move-in cleaning
All 10 of our Houston-area territories, 107 ZIP codes in all. Same price in every neighborhood: your price depends on your home, not your ZIP code.
Related services
Standard Cleaning
Starts at $159Apartments from $159 · houses from $199Visible surfaces, kitchens, bathrooms and floors, top to bottom.See what’s included →Deep Cleaning
Starts at $219Apartments from $219 · houses from $299Everything in Standard plus hand-wiped baseboards, fans, fixtures and window tracks.See what’s included →Move-Out Cleaning
Starts at $249Apartments from $249 · houses from $349Our most thorough clean for empty homes, inside every cabinet and appliance.See what’s included →What Houston customers say
“I had an amazing experience with Texas Nova Cleaning! From start to finish, the team was professional, punctual, and paid attention to every detail. They went above and beyond to make sure my home was spotless, fresh, and truly felt like new again.”
Delisia N. · Google review · August 2026
“I booked the deep cleaning and the team did a great job thank you for your service it won't be the last time.”
Hams K. · Google review · September 2026
“Very professional staff! Excellent job, I will recommend there services.”
Earline A. · Google review · September 2026
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$75 deposit to book (comes off your total) · pay the rest after the clean.