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Bond Clean Expert

Bond Clean Expert

 Verified
Bond Clean Expert
3.8

886 reviews

Positive vs Negative
69%31%
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Rates and Fees
3.8
Job Satisfaction ?
3.9
Timeliness
3.9

 AI reviews summary 

The reviews for Bond Clean Expert reveal a deeply polarised customer experience, characterised by either high satisfaction with cleaning results or severe allegations of predatory business practices. While many users report immaculate results and successful bond returns, a significant volume of recent feedback flags a recurring pattern of "bait and switch" pricing, where initial quotes are doubled on-site under threat of cancellation.

Pros
Cleaning Quality: When the service is performed as intended, the cleaning is described as thorough and high-standard, particularly for ovens, bathrooms, and carpets.
Reliability and Punctuality: Many successful jobs were noted for teams arriving on time and completing work within expected timeframes, even on short notice.
Communication and Flexibility: Several users found the booking process seamless and appreciated the company's ability to accommodate last-minute changes or urgent requests.
Successful Bond Returns: A substantial segment of positive reviews confirms that properties passed real estate inspections, leading to full bond refunds.
Cons
Predatory Pricing Tactics: Numerous reports describe "on-site extortion" where managers demand significant additional fees (often $200–$600) after the team arrives, refusing to start work unless paid immediately.
Aggressive Management: Reviewers frequently mention rude, hostile, and intimidating behaviour from management when customers question extra charges or substandard work.
Substandard Cleaning & Damage: Multiple complaints highlight missed areas (tracks, blinds, walls), the use of high-pressure hoses inside homes causing water damage, and broken fixtures.
Review Manipulation: Significant recurring reports indicate the company writes fake 5-star reviews using customer details or pressures users to delete negative feedback before honouring guarantees.
Verdict

The feedback suggests a high-risk service environment; while the physical cleaning can be excellent, it is frequently overshadowed by aggressive upselling and unethical billing practices. Consumers should be extremely cautious of the "fixed quote" and consider the high likelihood of being pressured for additional payments on the day of the move.

886 reviews
5 Emma S.  · The cleaner’s communication was excellent and he even waited for me when I was running late. The clean was very well done.
4 Ashleigh M.  · Bond clean expert were great! They arrived on time and did a fantastic and thorough job on my bond clean. An definitely recommend
5 Kemy Montgomery  · Very impressed with the quality of the cleaning. Being a very old house, we think you did an amazing job. Thank you.
5 Kezza  · Excellent service. Great job. Would highly reccomend for final binding ckean
5 Glenis  · I would totally recommend this cleaning service. Place was exceptionally clean when finished.
5 Tatyana  · Very happy with bond clean and so was my real estate. Reasonably priced as well
Cossie
Cossie4 posts
  Verified

Fantastic service and great value for money. The cleaners went above and beyond to ensure every room was perfectly clean. The carpets were professionally shampooed and deodorized, giving them a fresh new look. Everything passed the final inspection without any concerns. I would definitely use them again.

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Chenae M.
Chenae M.
 

I’ve used BCE twice now. Great communication, They don’t do anything without asking first, they show up on time, provide a great service and both times I’ve received glowing reviews from my real estate. I’ve got you guys on speed dial and will always recommend you!

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Ace C.
Ace C.QLD
  Verified

I was quite anxious about finding a bond cleaning company that could accommodate a next-day booking, but Bond Clean Expert made the process easy. The team was friendly and professional, and Dhruv contacted me the day before to confirm the appointment. On the day, they arrived early and did a fantastic, thorough bond clean. The landlord was… Read more

extremely satisfied with the result. Excellent service from start to finish—definitely deserving of 5 stars. Thank you!

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POH WENG
POH WENG
 

DP is a responsible and trustworthy person who done a perfect work

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Justine E.
Justine E.QLD
  Verified

I wish I had read the reviews before hiring this scam of a company. It’s been a full year since they “bond cleaned”, but the photos popped up in my memories and I was curious what their reviews were like after being so disappointed and absolutely fleeced. Colour me shocked there isn’t a google business page. It truly was the most expensive bond… Read more

clean I’ve ever had the displeasure of paying for. Quoted $849, ended up paying a total of $969.

It shocks and saddens me that almost every review mentions demands for extra money AFTER quoting and full payment had been made and cleaning had already started. This solidified my suspicion that we had been scammed. We received a call saying there was excessive cat fur and a demand for $120 or they would not continue the cleaning. Considering the prep clean I did, I knew there wasn’t excessive cat fur, but I was half asleep and couldn’t be bothered to argue as I had already paid them. I was concerned they would refuse to give me back my money if I said no.

I wish I did refuse as they clearly use money paid as leverage to bleed more out of you. Most people don’t have a spare $800 to hire someone else last minute knowing what they’ve already paid will be tied up for potentially months, which I would wager is these scammers exact thoughts. I will certainly be contacting the ACCC after reading these reviews and realising I was severely duped.

On top of this scam they apparently perform consistently, the clean was subpar at best. After checking the clean the day of, realising they were already gone before 1pm despite all the extra cleaning they claimed to do because of the cat fur, I then had to bring my own cleaning supplies back the next day to fix the job they got paid handsomely to do.

Window sills and skirting boards were untouched, door handles had a weird film on them, and the front door panels weren’t cleaned, the hot plate hadn’t been cleaned properly or wiped where it meets the countertop. I cleaned the hot plate with good old oven cleaner, which came up perfectly in under two minutes. You’d think professional cleaners would know these things. Basic expectation of bond cleaning completely unmet. They had tried to extort more money for extra wall cleaning too, which I refused as I had already sugar soap scrubbed every wall.

If that wasn’t enough, there were a few personal items my partner forgot to grab from our wardrobe. They were gone, obviously. Every other bond cleaner I’ve had has put any personal items found in the house in a pile in the garage & texted me to let me know. I questioned whether our belongings were put somewhere, thrown out, or taken. We got no response.

Photos of lack of cleaning were taken on 12th Oct 2024, the clean was performed on the 11th Oct 2024.

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Vihol
ViholWA
 

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I strongly recommend Bond Clean Expert — they are excellent deep oven cleaners and did a great job with our bond clean. Very professional, thorough, and reliable service!

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steve
steve
  Verified

We were recommended to Bond Clean Expert by our property seller’s agent at Coastal on the Gold Coast. They arrived on time to provide a quote and were professional and courteous throughout the process. The team completed a deep clean of our large 5-bedroom property. The results were excellent — the house was left spotless and met all standards.… Read more

We were very happy with the outcome and appreciated the smooth, reliable service.

Highly recommended for anyone looking for a high-quality bond clean on the Gold Coast.

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Harsh P.
Harsh P.QLD
 

Omg, they arrived promptly and completed my pest control at my property. After about a month, I noticed some ants in my backyard, so I called them for assistance. They quickly returned and re-completed the job without any hassle. In my opinion, they are very friendly and approachable people, making the whole experience much more pleasant.

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Connie C
Connie CQLD2 posts
 

If I could give a no star rating I would. DO NOT USE THESE CLEANERS!!! I'm a landlord and upon the tenants vacating they engaged their services for a bond clean charging them $1500.00 (rip off). For that price you'd expect that the house would sparkle. However, the state the house was left in I would never be able to re-rent in that condition.… Read more

They must be blind as they didn't even clean the most obvious of things, eg. light switches were left filthy, kitchen splash back had grease dripping which was not cleaned as was the rangehood and pantry door. Windows, verticals and screens were untouched. I contacted the tenants to let them know that the cleaners had done a horrendous job of cleaning the house. They requested photos and an email outlining what was missed which I did. Apparently they have a 7 day guarantee period. I believe they requested extra money but I don't know if this was paid by the tenant. Well they did come back but didn't make any difference to the cleanliness of the house. There was still marks on the doors, the windows weren't touched, light switches were again overlooked. The photo below is just an example of the way they clean. There is no attention to detail. It's not just the vacuuming and moping. I told the tenants that they had been ripped off by these cleaners and to never use them again.

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Tayla S.
Tayla S.
  Verified

DO NOT USE BOND CLEAN EXPERT. We paid for a bond clean, complained about the quality, gave the company a second chance with a reclean, and still ended up having to clean the property ourselves and hire professional cleaners to finish the job. Carpets weren’t cleaned, grime was left throughout bathrooms, windows were smeared, skirting boards and… Read more

light switches were untouched, the oven still had residue, and dirt remained in places that should have been obvious to any cleaner.

The fact that we needed a reclean was disappointing. The fact that the reclean still failed to address all of the issues was unacceptable.

In the end, we paid for a bond clean and received a rushed surface clean that required another 10 hours of professional cleaning to rectify.

Without question the worst cleaning service we have ever used.

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dino
dino
  Verified

I have been recommended Sam by my property manager from Coastal Property Management on the Gold Coast. They are great detailers for bond cleaning work. They cleaned my large apartment to a very high standard, and I am very satisfied with the result.

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Joao Bindilatti
Joao BindilattiQLD
  Verified

Exceptional cleaning service! My 1-bedroom furnished studio was left in immaculate condition. The bathroom and living area were spotless, and the carpet steam cleaning was top-notch—no stains, no odors, just fresh and clean. The team went above and beyond to ensure everything was inspection-ready. Highly recommended for anyone needing a stress-free bond clean!

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Jack B
Jack B
  Verified

DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY Pretty much a copy paste experience of the other reviews of this company unfortunately, I wish I had seen these reviews before booking them. I booked for a 2 bed, 2 bath new apartment Bond clean, I advised I didn't need carpets or floors cleaning. Paid $500 up front. The cleaner turned up 20 minutes late to the… Read more

appointment.

Unfortunately my move out date got pushed back so I couldn't get everything out of the apartment but everything was packed up in boxes, bags in middle of living area with a 1M space around it at least to access windows/walls/skirting.

After a few hours at the property I received a call saying that they needed me to pay an extra $200, they quote the reason being they needed to clean the dishwasher, microwave, there were more windows than expected (new apartment with floor to ceiling windows) and there was pet fur. I told them that they don't need to clean the windows are they are clean and I'll clean the dishwasher & Microwave. They then said it is then considered a partial clean and there is no guarantee on bond return without payment. I said they can surely guarantee the areas they are cleaning wont come back with comments and they said no, there is no guarantee unless I pay additional.

I told them no. I came home that afternoon to find that they had started cleaning the windows, but stopped half way leaving really visible streaks of cleaning solution across them, streaks across the oven door, streaks across the cook top & grease present in the range hood. Bathroom grouting was still dirty, Laundry wasn't mopped at all. I emailed them and said these are the areas they were supposed to clean and the windows which weren't dirty before are now. They did come back the next day to "rectify" the issues, the streaks were gone (just) but the grout was still dirty.

Inspection came and went, they found dirt in draws, along sliding draw runners, the grouting as previously mentioned, more grease in the oven, dirt/dust and a little bit of pet fluff in the oven vent, Bins not cleaned around them, marks & dirt on walls, skirtings not cleaned.

Company response is simple that the bond wasn't guaranteed and they wouldn't be back to fix. Paid the estate agents recommended cleaners to come back and fix their work for another $380. Should have gone with them in the first place.

The previous year I did a bond clean myself in 8 hours of a similar unit (inclusive of windows and balcony) I did a better job in 1 day than these guys. I did this because I had to work and wanted assurance things wouldn't be missed but these guys don't know what they are doing.

This business is a scam and rely on you being too busy and stressed to question them or their quality.

Bond Clean Expert
Bond Clean Expert    

Hi Jack, We understand your frustration. Our… Read more

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Donna Whittle
Donna Whittle
  Verified

Highly impressed with the quality of work! Daniel and his team carried out a complete end-of-lease clean along with carpet steam cleaning for three rooms and the hallway. They also did a detailed flea and tick treatment as required. Everything was done to a very high standard—the house looked immaculate, and the carpets were refreshed and deodorized beautifully. Very punctual, professional, and easy to deal with. Would definitely recommend!

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Jade Hunsadee
Jade Hunsadee
  Verified

Fantastic experience! The team handled a complete end-of-lease clean for my property, including detailed flea and tick pest control and carpet shampooing for two rooms. The attention to detail was impressive—nothing was missed. The carpets looked refreshed and felt like new after the deodorizing treatment. The whole house was left in perfect condition. Very professional, punctual, and easy to deal with. Definitely a 5-star service!

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George m.
George m.
  Fair Incentive

absolutely disgusting. Required an extra $230 for blinds. $1200 in total for a home that was rented for 1 year. Asked for these to be left and this was unaccounted by them as it would not be a full bond clean. When asked to stop and leave and to find someone else was told that the $800 already paid was seized and would not be returned. Had no choice but to pay the extra. DO NOT RECOMMEND AT ALL. George

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Jack C
Jack CQLD
 

DO NOT BOOK WITH THIS COMPANY - THEY ARE SCAMMERS AND THEY KNOW IT Scam of a company and completely unreasonable customer service. Upon attending the property on the day of the clean they called up requesting an additional $350 for markings on the walls. When we asked them to provide a photo or location of where the markings were they became… Read more

hostile, said we were being difficult and threatened myself and my partner with the cancellation fee of $330 if we did not confirm within 5 minutes. They then rudely hung up when we were trying to ask reasonable questions as to why they were charging more for a routine bond clean.

Their explanation is that because it was a quote (which they require you to pay in advance) it is subject to change and that is 'how it is'

On the day of they had taken 9 hours to clean a 2 bedroom & 2 bathroom unit, floor level unit. They missed multiple door frames and window sills and to top it off they left rubbish in the unit that afternoon when we came to inspect ourselves.

To top off their scam they left markings on the walls...

Please do not book with this company - renters please beware.

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Bread873
Bread873WA
  Verified

Cannot recommend, they showed up and complained about there being "sticky floor" in the kitchen (which had been steam mopped a couple days prior) and mold in the bathroom (surface mold in window grout, which i went back and cleaned with multipurpose spray and a cloth easily) which they charged an extra $300 for. The steam cleaning of the carpet… Read more

was sufficient however the rest of the clean was not to satisfaction, especially for a total of $1019 Upon the exit inspection, the real estate identified that the walls, window treatment bonding, window shades, external of pot belly stove, behind toilet, light covers and door frames were all not cleaned to satisfaction. They also pre-typed a false review which is attached below. The bond clean failed the exit inspection.

Latest follow-ups

Mao O.
Mao O.QLD
  Fair Incentive

BEWARE: Predatory price gouging on-site. They initially gave me a fixed quote of $499. However, on the day of the move, they held the job hostage and refused to start unless I paid an extra $300 on the spot, threatening to leave my property dirty… Read more

and refuse a refund. I was forced to pay under extreme duress due to end-of-lease time pressure. Today, they even sent a backdated invoice to cover it up and pressured me to delete my review. The cleaning itself was done, but their business practice is pure extortion. I have lodged a formal complaint with the QLD Office of Fair Trading.

 Follow-up  · •Quote was $499 •They said it’s dirty that’s why extra cost taken • Show up time was on time Eventually bond clean was not passed so just waste of money

John
JohnQLD4 posts
 

After reading other feedback it is clear that they have a business model that low quotes to get job only to be told on shady that job won’t begin until full payment made, once I paid received call advising it was a bigger 4 bedroom than expected and… Read more

requested additional $600. Sound familiar. I had no backup as I advised other quotes they were unsuccessful and I needed it done for handover to new tenants. They even dragged out the day to ensure we had NO time to find alternate cleaner. My kids at 10 years old were better cleaners than these totally unqualified individuals. The oven wasn’t cleaned. When they asked for feedback I gave that to them, they said they were disappointed they didn’t meet expectations and would fix. I put them in touch with agent, they never did and just ignore messages. I will be reporting to authorities, very clear their reputation precedes them, just sorry I did not check reviews in advance. DO NOT USE THIS SCAM COMPANY

 Follow-up  · They have made NO effort to resolve, as far as I am concerned they are a scam company ripping people off as part of business model

Adee
AdeeWA
 

Disgusting terrible service. Had to ask BCE Expert PTY to come back and clean properly, which they did and still did not clean to letting agents approval. After final Inspection was done by letting agent, walls not cleaned properly throughout the… Read more

house as marks still clearly visible. I was told by the complaints department BCE Expert Pty a full chemical wall wash NOT included, how ridiculous, it just needed spot cleaning. Then wanting to return to the property to fix/clean the walls. Too late we had to vacate the property and return the keys before the FINAL Inspection could be done.

 Follow-up  · Bond $2,40.00 Final cost $900 Initially 4nrs, then had to call them back another 2 hrs. I will add the Cleaners were NOT professionals but cheap migrant labour. On a beat up old car, using minimal rubbish equipment (vaccuum etc) and minimal basic cleaning products.

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Positive reviews

Claudia Luettringhaus
Claudia LuettringhausQLD
  Verified

I had a great experience with this bond cleaning team. They were professional, reliable, and paid excellent attention to detail. The property was cleaned to a high standard, including all rooms, bathrooms, kitchen, windows, floors and garage. I highly recommend Pooja and her team to anyone looking for a quality bond clean. Excellent service, great communication throughout. Thank you!

Astrophotography B.
Astrophotography B.2 posts
  Verified

Excellent service and fantastic results. The cleaners were punctual, professional, and incredibly thorough. They transformed our entire single-story property, paying close attention to details throughout the bedrooms, office, bathrooms, and living area. The carpet steam cleaning made a huge difference, and the deodorizing treatment left the home… Read more

feeling fresh and clean. The flea and tick treatment gave us peace of mind for our end-of-lease requirements. Couldn't be happier with the service.

Dayne Matthews
Dayne Matthews
  Verified

Very professional and reliable service. We booked a bond clean for our double-story house with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a large living area. The cleaners arrived on time, worked efficiently, and delivered outstanding results. The carpets, bathrooms, kitchen appliances, and all surfaces were cleaned to a very high standard. Communication was… Read more

excellent throughout the process, and the final inspection passed smoothly. Couldn't be happier with the outcome.

Negative reviews

Jodie
Jodie2 posts
 

Absolute rip offs. One star! They deserve negative stats.Turned up to house extremely rude. Demanded full money prior to clean to start, had already paid 100 security to start. Then 20 mins later called demanding a further 1,300 or they would leave. Left after 4 hrs barely did anything. Then lied said they were there all day and also following… Read more

day, which they never turned up. Also broke curtains rods dents in walls, left cigarettes butts on the floor. Left the place in a worse condition due to their damage. Rude and dismissive when trying to communicate. Please dont use them BIG SCAMMERS. Then they ignore you. DISGUSTING!

Leon O.
Leon O.2 posts
 

If I could give a zero I would! Be carefull - they will provide a quote and once onsite will demand extra money or stop the job. Quoted $1200 and at the end, they requested an additional $400. The indian guy arrived alone at the house at 10am. By 4pm he went "on lunch" but returned with 2 helpers. Long story short- never washed the carperts, did… Read more

a half-#rse job cleaning the house. We had to go back and finish cleaning the house and wash the carpets ourselves. Dealing with them on the phone is a nighmare. It is like you talking to someone in Mumbai. Hard to understand. I just hope people read this before using these people.

Mae
MaeQLD
 

Pure scammers. Gave a quote and asked for an additional $1200 since the property were "very dirty". Cancelled the job and they asked for a $200 fee - refunded what's left of the money over a week. Wish I had read the reviews first.

Recent reviews

Glen Grogan
Glen GroganWA
  Verified

Very impressed with the quality of the bond clean. The team was punctual and thorough and paid attention to every detail throughout our 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom home. The Venetian blinds were cleaned beautifully, and the living area looked immaculate. The professional carpet shampooing and deodorizing made a huge difference, removing stains and… Read more

leaving a fresh scent throughout the house. Great communication and excellent results. Would definitely use their services again.

Teagan
TeaganQueensland
 

Unhappy with this job from start to finish. Firstly I should have realised when there was money being requested over the phone immediately, full amount or deposit. Then the full amount had to be paid before job completion. As soon as the cleaner started an extra $370 was requested because the walls had marks on them and the back patio, garage and… Read more

front area needed pressure cleaning. The main hallway wall had marks visible down them when the job was completed and the back area wasn’t cleaned. Slight marks left behind the fridge from rubber stoppers that came off with a wet cloth were still visible. Getting the clean was a hassle and left us with no time before handover to the real estate. All in all unhappy with something that should have taken the stress out of getting out of a rental, happy to pay the money, even the extra if it was going to be professionally done. The kicker - the $370 extra I was fronted with when driving to work, I said well I’ll be in the office in 10 minutes and can pay and they said well we will wait 15..

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