We look after the outside of rental properties across Brendale and Moreton Bay for landlords, property managers and real estate agencies. That means routine lawn and garden care during a tenancy, quick tidy-ups before routine inspections and photos, and full yard clean-ups at the end of a lease so the property is ready to re-let or sell.
We work directly with the property manager when you'd like us to. Access can be arranged through the agency or the tenant, and we can send photos after each visit so you know the work has been done without driving out to check.
What our rental property maintenance service includes
Rental property work usually falls into three types of job:
Routine grounds maintenance
Regular lawn mowing, edging and garden maintenance where the lease makes the owner responsible for the yard, or for properties such as units and duplexes where the tenant has no access to equipment.
Pre-inspection tidy-ups
A one-off mow, edge, weed and blow-down before a routine inspection, open home or photo shoot.
End-of-lease yard clean-ups
Mowing overgrown lawns, weeding beds, cutting back shrubs, clearing rubbish-free green waste and blowing down paths so the yard matches the entry condition report as closely as possible.
Vacant property care
Regular visits while a property is empty between tenants or on the market, so it doesn't look abandoned.
Hedge and screen trimming
Keeping hedges, screens and overhanging growth under control, including growth over the neighbour's fence or the footpath.
Weed control
Treating weeds in lawns, beds, paths and driveways, which are often the first thing to go downhill during a tenancy.
Photo reports
Before and after photos on request, sent to the owner or property manager.
Invoicing to the agency
We can invoice the managing agent directly so costs come out of the rental account.
Common rental property problems we fix
These are the things that come up again and again at inspections and end of lease:
- Lawns left to grow long, then scalped in a rush before the exit inspection
- Garden beds full of weeds and bare of mulch
- Hedges and shrubs grown over paths, windows and fences
- Green waste piled down the side of the house
- Weeds through paver joints, gravel and the driveway
- An empty property looking neglected while it's on the market
Rentals and the tenancy rules in Queensland
In Queensland, who looks after the yard depends on the tenancy agreement. Under the standard residential tenancy agreement, tenants are generally expected to keep the premises, including the yard, reasonably clean and tidy, while larger jobs such as tree lopping and major garden work usually stay with the owner. Many agreements add special terms about lawn mowing and garden care, so it's worth checking what yours says before the tenancy starts.
At the end of a lease, the property is compared against the entry condition report. Yards are one of the most common areas of dispute, because a lawn that was neat in winter can look very different after a Queensland summer. A professional clean-up before the exit inspection is a simple way to avoid arguments over the bond.
Moreton Bay has a large rental market, from older houses around Strathpine, Lawnton and Kallangur to newer townhouses and houses in North Lakes and Mango Hill. We work across all of it, and we're used to working with agency key registers and tenant access arrangements.
How the job works
Get in touch
Owners, tenants or property managers can contact us. Let us know the address and what's needed.
Quote
Many rental jobs can be quoted from photos from the last inspection.
Access
We arrange access with the agency or tenant, including key collection where needed.
Do the work
We complete the job on the agreed day and send before and after photos if requested.
Invoice
Invoiced to the owner, tenant or agency, whichever you prefer.
What affects the price
Rental jobs are quoted per visit or per clean-up. The price depends on:
Size of the yard
Lawn area, number of garden beds and length of hedges.
Condition
An end-of-lease yard that's been left for months takes much longer than a routine tidy.
Green waste
The amount of material that needs to be removed and taken to a green waste facility.
Frequency
Regular visits during a tenancy are quicker and cheaper per visit than one-off clean-ups.
Urgency
Short-notice jobs before an inspection can usually be fitted in, but give us as much notice as you can.
Property managers can ask about a standing arrangement for multiple properties.
Why choose Brendale Property Maintenance
We work with agents
We're used to key registers, tenant access and inspection deadlines.
Photos on request
Proof of work for owners who live away, without an extra trip.
One call for the whole yard
Mowing, gardens, hedges, weeds and green waste in a single visit.
Local
Based in Brendale, so short-notice pre-inspection tidy-ups are easier to fit in.
Rental Property Maintenance FAQs
Is the tenant or the landlord responsible for mowing in Queensland?
It depends on the tenancy agreement. Generally, tenants are expected to keep the yard reasonably clean and tidy, and special terms often say who mows. Larger work like tree lopping usually stays with the owner. Check the agreement, or ask your property manager.
Can tenants book you for an end-of-lease clean-up?
Yes. Many of our end-of-lease jobs are booked by tenants who want the yard to match the entry condition report before handing back the keys.
Do you work with property managers?
Yes. We can take instructions from the agency, arrange access through their key register and invoice the agency directly.
Can you send photos after the job?
Yes. We can send before and after photos to the owner, tenant or property manager.
How quickly can you do a pre-inspection tidy-up?
Often within a few days, depending on the season and our schedule. Book early in spring and summer, when demand is highest.
Do you take household rubbish from rentals?
No. We take green waste only. For household rubbish or furniture left behind, you'll need a rubbish removal service or skip bin.
Can you look after a vacant property while it's for sale?
Yes. Regular mowing and garden visits keep an empty property looking cared for, which helps with open homes and online photos.
Do you service units and townhouses?
Yes. For common areas, see our strata grounds maintenance service. Private courtyards can be done as a rental job.
Where we offer rental property maintenance
We provide rental property maintenance from our base in Brendale to the suburbs below. Choose your suburb to see local details, or get in touch if yours isn't listed.
Related services
These services are often booked alongside this one:
- Lawn Mowing: Regular mowing, edging and whipper-snipping for homes and rentals, on a weekly, fortnightly or monthly schedule.
- Green Waste Removal: Yard clean-ups and green waste removal: branches, prunings, palm fronds, leaves and storm debris taken away.
- Garden Maintenance: Weeding, pruning, mulching and general garden care on a regular schedule, so beds stay neat through every season.
- Strata Grounds Maintenance: Common-area lawns, gardens and grounds for body corporates and strata managers, on a clear scope and schedule.