Duct and exhaust cleaning for commercial tenancy handovers in Melbourne — make-good ready, documented with a report and photos, scheduled to meet your deadline.
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When a commercial tenancy changes hands, the air systems serving it — ductwork, diffusers, exhaust fans and filters — are often expected to be cleaned and handed over in good condition, sometimes as a lease or make-good requirement. FreshDuct delivers end-of-lease duct and exhaust cleaning for Melbourne tenancies, working with tenants, property managers and landlords, and providing the service report and photos that document the systems clean for handover.
Make-GoodAir systems cleaned for handover
DocumentedService report and photos for the record
On DeadlineScheduled to meet your handover date
An end-of-lease or handover clean documents the air systems for the next occupant — ductwork, diffusers and grilles, exhaust fans, filters and a service report — so the property is handed over clean and on record.
Why End-of-Lease Cleaning
Commercial leases commonly require a tenancy to be returned clean and well-maintained, and the air systems serving it are part of that obligation. Beyond the lease, an incoming tenant or landlord reasonably expects clean ductwork, exhaust and filters — nobody wants to inherit a dirty system. End-of-lease cleaning addresses these systems and, importantly, documents their condition, so the handover or make-good is clean and on record. It removes a common friction point at the end of a tenancy.
What’s Covered
An end-of-lease clean covers the air systems serving the tenancy — the supply and return ductwork, diffusers and grilles, exhaust fans, and filters (cleaned or replaced) — finishing with a service report and photos. The exact scope is set to suit the make-good requirement and the systems present. The result is the tenancy’s air systems handed over clean, with documentation to prove it.
For Property Managers & Tenants
We work with whoever holds the make-good obligation — outgoing tenants returning a clean tenancy, property managers coordinating a handover, or landlords preparing a space for a new tenant. We clean and document the relevant systems, coordinating access and timing with you. For property managers handling multiple handovers, we can deliver this consistently across tenancies. The responsibility split is defined by the lease; we deliver the work for whoever arranges it.
Handover Documentation
The documentation is central. We provide a service report recording the work performed and the condition of the systems, with photos, so the cleaned state is on record for the handover, make-good or incoming tenant. This is what demonstrates the air systems were cleaned and to what standard — helping resolve make-good and bond matters cleanly and avoid disputes. See our commercial duct cleaning guide.
Scheduling Around the Lease
End-of-lease work is usually time-sensitive around a handover or new tenant’s start date, so we schedule it to meet your deadline, including outside business hours where needed, coordinating access with the property manager or tenant. Tell us your handover date and we plan the work to have the systems cleaned and documented in time. Quick, reliable turnaround is part of the service.
Getting a Quote
We quote to the tenancy after assessing the air systems, the make-good requirement and the timeframe. Call 0431 918 137 or request a quote, and tell us your handover date so we can schedule to meet it.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is end-of-lease duct and exhaust cleaning?
When a commercial tenancy changes hands, the air systems serving it — ductwork, diffusers, exhaust fans and filters — are often expected to be cleaned and handed over in good condition, sometimes as a lease or make-good requirement. End-of-lease cleaning documents the air systems clean for the next occupant or for handover back to the landlord. We clean the relevant systems and provide a service report and photos so the condition is on record. It is a practical part of a clean make-good or handover.
Is duct and exhaust cleaning part of a make-good?
It can be — many commercial leases require the tenancy to be returned in a clean, well-maintained condition, and the air systems serving the tenancy are part of that. Where the lease or make-good specifies it, or where the incoming tenant or landlord expects clean systems, end-of-lease cleaning addresses the ductwork, exhaust and filters and documents the result. We can clean to suit the make-good requirement and provide the documentation. Check your lease or make-good schedule for the specific obligations.
Who arranges end-of-lease HVAC cleaning — the tenant or the landlord?
It depends on the lease: often the outgoing tenant is responsible for returning the tenancy clean (including the air systems serving it), while base-building systems remain the landlord’s. In practice it is arranged by whoever holds the make-good obligation — the tenant, the property manager, or the landlord. We work with tenants, property managers and landlords to clean and document the relevant systems for handover. The responsibility split is defined by the lease.
What documentation do you provide for handover?
We provide a service report documenting the work performed and the condition of the systems, with photos, so the cleaned state is on record for the handover, make-good or incoming tenant. This documentation is what demonstrates the air systems were cleaned and in what condition — useful for resolving make-good and bond matters cleanly. Clear handover documentation is a key part of the service. See our commercial duct cleaning guide.
Can you do end-of-lease cleaning quickly to meet a handover date?
Yes — end-of-lease work is often time-sensitive around a handover or new tenant’s start date, and we schedule it to meet your deadline, including outside business hours where needed. We coordinate with the property manager or tenant on access and timing so the systems are cleaned and documented in time for handover. Tell us your handover date and we plan the work to meet it.
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