The short answer
Book early, schedule the move-out clean after the truck leaves and the move-in clean before your furniture arrives, and leave a buffer around closing. Summer dates fill quickly.
Summer is a popular time to move in Westport. Families try to settle in before school starts, and homes from Saugatuck and Greens Farms to the neighborhoods off Compo Road South and the Post Road change hands. With movers, closings, and summer plans competing for the same weeks, the cleaning needs a spot on the calendar early.
The sequence
- Moving out: movers, then move-out clean, then final walkthrough or key handoff.
- Moving in: closing or lease start, then move-in clean, then movers.
- If both happen the same week, schedule both cleans when you book the movers.
What a move clean focuses on
- Inside cabinets, drawers, and closets.
- Appliances inside and out.
- Bathrooms, including inside vanities.
- Sills, baseboards, doors, and switch plates.
- Floors throughout.
Summer specifics
Keep the air conditioning on during cleaning and moving if you can; it is easier on everyone. Sand and grass get tracked in with every box, so leave floors for last. Empty the refrigerator a day early so it can be cleaned and dried.
Selling first?
If you are listing before you move, see our Westport pre-listing deep clean guide.
Move cleaning in Westport
We provide move-in and move-out cleaning in Westport. See our move-in and move-out cleaning page for Westport, CT for details.
Summer move questions
How far ahead should I book a summer move cleaning?
As soon as you know your moving and closing dates. Summer weeks fill quickly.
Can you clean the old and new homes the same week?
Often, yes. Share both addresses and dates when you request a quote.
What should I do before the move-out cleaning?
Remove everything, empty the refrigerator, and take out trash so the clean can focus on surfaces.
Is move-in cleaning different from regular cleaning?
Yes. It includes inside cabinets, closets, and appliances that regular visits do not usually cover.