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Freshly mulched front garden bed at a North East Adelaide property

Property Maintenance

Pre-Sale Property Clean Ups in North East Adelaide

Clutter removed, gardens tidied, mulch down and small fixes done before photos and open inspections.

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Buyers judge a home in the first few seconds. A clear yard, fresh mulch and an empty garage make a property look bigger, cared for and ready to move into.

Working to your agent’s timeline

Photography day is fixed. Tell us when it is and we’ll plan the work so everything is done in time.

Why presentation matters when you sell

Online photos are where most buyers first see your home, and clutter, overgrown gardens and a packed garage all make a property look smaller and less cared for. Clearing excess furniture lets rooms show their true size. A tidy, freshly mulched garden lifts street appeal. An empty garage tells buyers there’s plenty of storage.

These are some of the most affordable improvements you can make before listing, and they’re exactly the jobs we do every week — clearing, tidying, mulching and fixing the small things — so the property is ready for the camera.

Downsizers and estates

Many pre-sale clean-ups come from people downsizing after decades in the family home, or from families preparing a parent’s home for sale. These jobs can be emotional and involve a lot of belongings. We work patiently, keep items you want separate, set aside things for donation and take care of the rest, so the family can focus on what matters.

After the sale, too

Our help doesn’t stop at the listing. Once a property sells, we can return before settlement to remove anything left behind — furniture you’re not taking, the last of the shed, garden pots and rubbish — so the buyer receives the home in the condition they expect and settlement goes smoothly.

Pre-Sale Property Clean Ups across North East Adelaide

We cover the whole north-east and north — including Golden Grove, Greenwith, Wynn Vale, Tea Tree Gully, Banksia Park, Fairview Park, Ridgehaven, Modbury, Highbury and Hope Valley. See all areas we service.

Local Know-How

Pre-Sale Clean Ups in Adelaide: what to know

South Australia has its own rules for what can go to landfill and what has to be recycled. Here’s what matters for this kind of job.

Green waste options around the north-east

Tea Tree Gully residents can use the council’s free Enviro Care green waste drop-off days at St Agnes, and Salisbury households can book a free spring garden organics voucher for a NAWMA centre. For a big prune or overgrown yard that’s more than a bin or a trailer trip, a green waste removal clears it in one visit.

Source: City of Tea Tree Gully — Enviro Care

Free drop-off for paint and chemicals

Paint, household chemicals, oils and gas bottles can’t go in a trailer load or a bin. NAWMA’s Edinburgh North Resource Recovery Centre and the Campbelltown Works Depot on Newton Road both take household chemicals, gas bottles and liquid paint free under the Green Industries SA and Paintback schemes.

Source: Green Industries SA — Household hazardous waste

SA’s waste levy rewards recycling

Every tonne of rubbish landfilled in metropolitan Adelaide attracts the EPA’s solid waste levy — $171 a tonne in 2026–27, paid by the disposal site and passed on in tip fees. Sorting green waste, metal and cardboard out of a load keeps it out of landfill, which is better for the environment and helps keep your price down.

Source: EPA SA — Waste levy

Before & After

Every photo here is from a job we’ve done around North East Adelaide. Drag the slider to see the difference.

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After: Backyard lawn cleared of green waste along the fence line Before: Large pile of cut branches and prunings on a backyard lawn Before After

Overgrown backyard cleared

A full backyard of prunings and green waste loaded and taken away in one visit.

After: Brick wall and paved path with the water tanks removed Before: Row of old galvanised water tanks on stands along a brick wall Before After

Old water tanks removed

A row of old galvanised tanks and stands dismantled and taken away.

After: Garden bed cleared of branches along the fence line Before: Piles of cut branches in a garden bed along a timber fence Before After

Branches and prunings removed

Piles of cut branches cleared from a garden bed along the fence line.

After: Front garden bed covered in fresh mulch Before: Patchy front garden with a wheelbarrow and a pile of mulch Before After

Front garden mulched

Fresh mulch spread across the front garden beds for a tidy, low-maintenance finish.

After: Side passage cleared of cuttings, with the bins back in place Before: Pile of hedge cuttings beside the bins in a side passage Before After

Green waste pile removed

A pile of hedge cuttings cleared from beside the bins.

After: Clear unit balcony walkway Before: Boxes and rubbish piled along a unit balcony walkway Before After

Unit balcony cleared

Rubbish and boxes cleared from a unit balcony for a property manager.

Very much appreciated the service from North-Eastern Property Solutions with some green waste removal. Friendly, and easy to communicate with. Will be using their services in the future.

Alanah S. Google review

He came and did all the work, and for a good price! Would definitely recommend, Thanks again mate 👍🏼 …

Lana K. Google review

Exceptional from first conversation to completion of the work. Professional, respectful and a great job. Highly recommend!

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Our Process

How a pre-sale clean ups job works

No guesswork and no surprises. Here's exactly what happens from the moment you get in touch to the moment we drive away.

  1. 01

    Walk-through or photos

    Show us the property — or send photos — and tell us when the photographer and first open inspection are booked.

  2. 02

    Prioritised plan and quote

    We suggest what will make the biggest difference to how the home presents, and give you a fixed price for the agreed list.

  3. 03

    Declutter and clear

    Excess furniture, boxes and junk are removed so rooms look bigger and buyers can picture their own things there.

  4. 04

    Gardens and outdoor areas

    Beds are weeded, prunings removed, paths swept and fresh mulch spread — first impressions start at the street.

  5. 05

    Small fixes

    The little things buyers notice — loose handles, sticking doors, minor damage — are fixed so they don’t distract from the home.

  6. 06

    Ready before photo day

    We plan the work so everything is finished, cleaned up and looking its best before the photographer arrives.

Transparent Pricing

Upfront prices, explained

Pre-sale work is quoted as a fixed price for an agreed list of tasks, so you know exactly what you’re spending to get the property market-ready.

We’ll suggest where your money makes the most difference — clearing clutter and lifting the garden usually beats bigger, costlier jobs — but you decide what’s on the list.

One team handling clean-out, garden and small repairs means one booking, one invoice and no juggling trades in the weeks before a sale. Afterpay is available if you’d rather spread the cost until settlement.

What affects the price

  • How much needs decluttering and removing
  • Garden size and condition
  • Mulch and materials
  • Number of small repairs

Pay by card, cash, bank transfer or Afterpay. Every job comes with a tax invoice.

How We Work

Professional on every job

Selling is stressful enough. We work to your agent’s timeline, keep you updated and make sure the property is left clean and ready, with nothing left half finished before photo day.

If you’ve already moved out, we can coordinate access with your agent and send photos as the work progresses.

  • Work planned around photo and open-inspection dates
  • Fixed price for an agreed list
  • Agent coordination available
  • Property left clean and presentation-ready
  • Afterpay available

Book a Job

Get a fast, upfront price

Send us the job details and we’ll come back with a straight price before anything is booked in. Here’s what helps us quote quickly:

  • Send a few photos

    Photos are the fastest way for us to give you an accurate, upfront price.

  • Tell us roughly how much

    A trailer load, a garage full, a whole yard — a rough idea helps.

  • Mention access

    Stairs, narrow side paths or no driveway access? Let us know upfront.

  • Say when suits

    Give us a preferred day or time and we’ll confirm what we can do.

Payment Options

  • Card
  • Cash
  • Bank Transfer
  • afterpay Pay in 4

Request a Job

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FAQ

Pre-Sale Clean Ups FAQs

Can't see your question? Send us the job details and we'll get back to you.

Can you work with my real estate agent?

Yes, we can coordinate access and timing with your agent.

How far ahead should I book?

A week or two before photos is ideal, but get in touch even if it’s sooner and we’ll do our best to fit you in.

What makes the biggest difference before selling?

Usually clearing clutter, tidying and mulching the garden, and fixing small visible faults. They’re affordable and change how a home photographs.

Can you remove furniture we’re not taking with us?

Yes. We can clear unwanted furniture before photos, or after the sale before settlement.

Do you work after the property has sold?

Yes — pre-settlement clean-outs are common, especially for deceased estates or downsizers moving interstate.

Can I pay after the property settles?

Talk to us when you book. Afterpay lets you spread the cost, and we’re happy to discuss timing with you or your agent so the work doesn’t hold up the sale.

Service Area

Pre-Sale Clean Ups across Adelaide’s north-east

We’re a local North East Adelaide business covering 44 suburbs across the Tea Tree Gully, Salisbury and Playford council areas, plus Evanston near Gawler. Find your suburb below.

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Not listed? We regularly travel further across Adelaide’s north and north-east — ask us. See every suburb on the areas we service page.

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