Anjou is the easternmost borough of Montreal — a residential community of about 45,000 people built largely on the post-war suburban expansion model. If you've lived here you know the rhythm: tree-lined streets, mid-century split-levels and bungalows on generous lots, mid-rise rental towers around Galeries d'Anjou, and a tight-knit French-speaking community with a steadily growing newcomer population. This guide covers everything Anjou residents need to know about hiring a professional cleaning service in 2026: realistic pricing, building-specific challenges, what's included in our visits, and how to coordinate around Anjou's unique characteristics like the highway-adjacent dust load and the limited Sunday service window.
What makes Anjou different from other Montreal boroughs
Three factors shape cleaning needs in Anjou:
1. Highway-borne dust. Anjou sits between Highway 25 to the west and Highway 40 to the south. Both carry heavy traffic, and prevailing winds push fine road dust into homes — especially during winter when road salt fragments are airborne. This shows up as a darker film on baseboards, window tracks, and behind appliances than you'd see in central neighborhoods.
2. Older HVAC systems. The bulk of Anjou housing stock was built between 1955 and 1985 — bungalows, split-levels, and the original generation of low-rise rental buildings. Many still run their original ducted heating systems. These need more attention to vent covers and registers than modern condo HVAC.
3. Less commercial cleaning saturation. Anjou is residential-dominant. Cleaning companies that focus on central Montreal don't always cover it. We've maintained Anjou coverage since launch — it's a 35–45 minute drive from our base, but consistent service trumps geographic convenience for repeat customers.
2026 cleaning prices for Anjou homes
These reflect what households in Anjou actually pay — sampled from our booking data:
| Property type | Standard clean | Deep clean | Move-out clean | |---|---|---|---| | 4½ apartment / condo (~800 sq ft) | $140 – $190 | $310 – $440 | $340 – $490 | | Split-level home (~1,400 sq ft) | $190 – $260 | $440 – $580 | $510 – $660 | | Bungalow with finished basement (~1,800 sq ft) | $230 – $310 | $520 – $720 | $580 – $780 | | Larger detached home (~2,500 sq ft) | $290 – $390 | $640 – $900 | $720 – $1,000 | | Apartment in 6-plex / triplex (older stock) | $130 – $180 | $290 – $410 | $310 – $460 |
Anjou pricing tends to run about 5% below the Plateau / Mile End equivalent for the same square footage — the older building stock + suburban lot layout makes the work slightly faster, and parking is universally easy.
Typical Anjou housing types and how they affect cleaning
Post-war bungalows and split-levels
- Window tracks — old aluminum sliders accumulate grit
- Vinyl baseboard junctions — separation gaps catch dust
- Basement bathroom — humidity buildup needs grout attention
- Stair edges — tread/riser intersection collects pet hair + dust
Most of central Anjou. Single-storey or split levels with finished basements. Wide, low-pile carpet on stairs is common in the older stock; many have been re-floored with engineered hardwood since 2010. Common pain points:
Rental apartments around Galeries d'Anjou
- Window sills — original aluminum frames with condensation residue
- Bathroom exhaust fans — often original, need filter cleaning
- Open closet shelves — dust accumulates in deep shelving
- Kitchen tile — original 1970s vinyl with discolored grout
Mid-rise (5-10 storey) rental towers from the 1960s-70s. Standard layouts: 4½ (one bedroom), 5½ (two bedroom), 6½ (three bedroom). Cleaning challenges:
Newer condos along Boulevard Châteauneuf
Limited new construction. Recent condos are modern: low-maintenance finishes, open plans, in-unit laundry. Cleaning is straightforward — typically the standard clean covers everything.
Multiplex apartments in older sectors
- Original wood floors with cracks — dirt accumulates in grain
- Cast iron radiators — heavy dust accumulation
- Shared corridor entryways — salt + grit tracked in from the street
Triplexes and 6-plexes built 1920s-1960s in the historic Saint-Léonard-de-Port-Maurice area. Common pain points:
What our standard Anjou visit includes
A 2-person team for ~2-3 hours covers:
Kitchen
- All countertops + backsplash wiped and sanitized
- Stovetop, range hood exterior, microwave interior + exterior
- Sink + faucet scrubbed, descaled if needed
- Cabinet faces (no opening cabinets unless requested)
- Refrigerator exterior + top
- Floor swept + mopped
Bathrooms
- Toilet (bowl, seat, base)
- Bathtub / shower scrubbed
- Sink + vanity countertop
- Mirror polished
- Floor mopped
Living areas + bedrooms
- All horizontal surfaces dusted (tables, dressers, side tables, TV stands)
- Vacuum all carpet, mop hardwood/tile
- Beds made (if linens already on)
- Trash emptied + recycling sorted
- Light switches + door handles wiped
- High-touch surfaces sanitized
Anjou-specific touches
- Window sills wiped (the highway-dust ones especially)
- Doormat shaken outside
- Salt/grit residue removed from entryway floor (winter months)
Pricing factors specific to Anjou
A few things shift the price up or down in Anjou versus the standard Montreal rate:
Down: - Easy parking — no metered downtown surcharge - Easy unit access — most units ground-floor or have working elevators - Suburban lots — no apartment-density pickup constraints
Up: - Older buildings — accumulated grime takes longer to remove than newer construction - Highway dust — adds 15-30 minutes to baseboard + window track work - Basement bathroom in older bungalows — extra grout work needed
Most Anjou jobs land in the middle of the range.
How recurring service works for Anjou households
Most Anjou clients are on bi-weekly recurring. Per-visit price is the most popular tier:
| Frequency | Typical 4½ price | Total monthly | |---|---|---| | Weekly | $130 – $160 | $520 – $640 | | Bi-weekly (most popular) | $150 – $190 | $300 – $380 | | Monthly | $190 – $260 | $190 – $260 |
We assign the same 1–2 cleaners to your home on recurring service. With the consistency, the second visit onward is typically faster — we've learned your home, your preferences, and what surfaces are sensitive. The recurring rate is locked in for as long as you keep the schedule.
Move-out cleaning for Anjou renters
Move-out demand spikes around July 1 (Quebec moving day) — see our full [1er juillet moving day guide](/en/blog/1er-juillet-moving-day-montreal-cleaning-guide) for the timeline. For year-round Anjou move-outs, the standard checklist applies:
Landlords in Anjou rental towers expect: - Inside the oven (cleaned to landlord standard, no baked-on residue) - Inside the refrigerator - Behind appliances - Inside all cabinets and drawers - All baseboards washed (not dusted) - Window sills + tracks cleaned - Inside closets vacuumed + wiped
A professional move-out clean is the difference between a full deposit refund and a $200–$400 deduction.
Where in Anjou we work most
Highest booking density: - Boulevard Roi-René / Avenue de Châteauneuf corridor (newer condos) - Sector around Galeries d'Anjou (mid-rise rental) - Streets between Henri-Bourassa and Métropolitain (post-war bungalows) - Saint-Léonard-de-Port-Maurice area (older triplexes/duplexes) - Newer single-family developments in eastern Anjou
We cover every Anjou postal code. Booking confirms exact availability based on the day you choose.
How to coordinate access in Anjou rental buildings
Most Anjou rental towers do NOT have concierges. Common access patterns:
Option 1: You're home. Easiest — meet the team at the door. They can also go floor-by-floor while you stay in one room.
Option 2: Leave key with a neighbor. Common for working professionals.
Option 3: Building manager. Some towers allow a manager to let cleaners in if you arrange in advance. Two-day notice usually works.
Option 4: Smart lock. Increasingly common in newer Anjou condos. Send us the code at booking; it auto-expires after the visit.
Frequently asked questions
Q: How long does a typical Anjou cleaning visit take? A: 2-3 hours for a 4½, 3-4 hours for a single-family bungalow with two cleaners. Deep cleans 1.5x to 2x that.
Q: Do you bring the vacuum? A: Yes — HEPA-filter vacuum, microfiber cloths, mop, eco-friendly products, all included.
Q: How early can you arrive? A: First slot of the day is 8 AM. Anjou's traffic patterns make morning slots easier than afternoons when there's Highway 25 / 40 congestion.
Q: Do you serve weekends? A: Saturday 9 AM – 5 PM. Sunday is unavailable except for booked Airbnb turnovers.
Q: What if I have pets? A: Tell us at booking. We accommodate dogs and cats with no surcharge — but heavy shedding (Golden Retriever, Maine Coon) adds 15-30 minutes to vacuum work.
Q: Can I switch from biweekly to monthly? A: Yes, anytime through your dashboard or by calling. No fee for frequency change.
Q: What's the cancellation policy? A: 24 hours notice required to avoid the visit fee. Recurring clients can skip a visit without penalty with 24+ hours notice.
Q: Do you provide a certificate of insurance? A: Yes — for any Anjou building that asks (some newer condos require it), we email a Certificate of Insurance to the building manager.
Q: Are your cleaners bilingual? A: Most are French-fluent. Communication in French at booking and on-site is standard for Anjou.
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