If you’re stationed near Naval Station Norfolk and you’ve just received PCS orders, you already know how fast things move. Between packing, coordinating the move, and managing your family’s transition, cleaning the house to military housing inspection standards can feel overwhelming.
At Healthy Cleaning 4 You, we’ve helped dozens of military families in Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, and Norfolk pass their final housing inspections and get their full BAH deposit back.
What Military Housing Inspectors Look For
Common reasons for deposit deductions include:
- Dirty oven or greasy stovetop
- Soap scum or mildew in bathrooms
- Dirty refrigerator inside and out
- Fingerprints on light switches and outlets
- Dirty blinds or window tracks
- Scuff marks on walls
- Dirty carpet or pet odors
- Dirty garage floor
PCS Move-Out Cleaning Checklist
Kitchen
- Inside/outside all cabinets and drawers
- Inside oven, broiler, and oven drawer
- Stovetop, drip pans, and range hood
- Inside refrigerator and freezer including drip pan
- Dishwasher interior, door seal, and drain filter
- Microwave inside and out
Bathrooms
- Toilet bowl, tank, base, and behind
- Tub and shower including grout and caulk lines
- Hard water deposits on all fixtures
- Exhaust fan cover
Bedrooms & Living Areas
- All closets — shelves, rods, floors, and doors
- Ceiling fans and light fixtures
- Blinds — wipe each slat
- Window sills and tracks
- Baseboards and door frames
- Interior walls — remove marks and scuffs
- Carpet — vacuum and steam clean if needed
Garage
- Sweep and mop floor; remove oil stains
- Wipe walls and door frames
- Clean garage door tracks
Pricing & Booking Tips
For a typical 3-bedroom military housing unit, a thorough PCS move-out cleaning runs $280 – $380.
- Book early — PCS season (May–August) fills up fast. Schedule 1–2 weeks ahead.
- Clean the day before the inspection so nothing gets dusty again.
- Ask for a receipt — some housing offices require proof of professional cleaning.
Call or text us at 757-717-8331 or get a free quote online.
