Why the garden matters at the final inspection
Real estate agents in Sydney are strict about outdoor areas at the end of a lease. Overgrown lawns, weedy garden beds, unswept paths and hedges taller than when you moved in are all common reasons bonds get partially withheld.
The good news: a proper end of lease garden tidy-up usually costs a small fraction of the bond amount at stake.
What agents typically look for outside
Lawn mowed and edged to a neat, even height.
Garden beds weeded, with visible mulch or clean soil.
Hedges and shrubs trimmed back to a tidy shape.
Paths, driveways and courtyards swept clean.
Green waste removed from the property.
Rubbish, pet damage and leaf litter cleared from all outdoor areas.
What ARVISO includes in an end of lease clean-up
We treat vacate cleans as a single, complete job: mow, edge, whipper snip, weed all garden beds, trim hedges, prune back overgrowth, sweep and blow every hard surface, and remove all green waste from the property. You get a tidy outdoor space ready for the walkthrough.
For landlords preparing a property between tenants, we can also do a pre-listing tidy so the garden photographs well and doesn't put off applicants.
When to book
Aim to book at least 5–7 days before your final inspection. If the garden is very overgrown, allow a bit more time — badly neglected yards sometimes need two visits.
ARVISO offers end of lease garden tidy-ups across Wolli Creek, Rockdale, Mascot, Botany, Kingsford and surrounding Sydney suburbs. Every quote is free and clearly itemised.