PCS orders landed. Movers show up Thursday, final walk-through Friday, and you have to hand over a clean house to keep your deposit or pass housing inspection. If you are stationed at Fort Campbell or renting in Clarksville, here is exactly what a proper PCS move-out clean costs in 2026 — plus the checklist that actually gets deposits back.
Clarksville PCS Move-Out Cleaning Prices
| Home Size | Off-Post Clarksville | Fort Campbell Housing |
|---|---|---|
| Studio / 1-BR | $175 – $225 | $250 – $325 |
| 2-BR | $225 – $300 | $300 – $400 |
| 3-BR | $275 – $350 | $375 – $475 |
| 4-BR | $350 – $475 | $450 – $575 |
| Garage add-on | +$50 – $100 | |
| Carpet cleaning (per room) | +$45 – $65 | |
Prices reflect Clarksville, Sango, Woodlawn, St. Bethlehem, and Fort Campbell housing (including Oak Grove KY). Exact quote depends on current condition and whether the home needs standard clean versus deep clean.
The PCS Deposit-Back Checklist
A generic house clean is not the same as a move-out clean. Here is what separates a deposit-back clean from a regular weekly cleaning:
- Kitchen deep detail. Oven interior (walls, racks, door glass), refrigerator interior and under coils, range hood filter, behind the stove and fridge, inside every cabinet and drawer.
- Bathroom grout and caulk. Tub and shower tile grout scrubbed, soap scum removed, caulk inspected and flagged if re-caulking is needed.
- Baseboards and trim. Wiped not just vacuumed. Scuffs magic-erased.
- Blinds and window tracks. Each slat wiped, tracks vacuumed and wiped.
- Walls. Spot-cleaned for scuffs, fingerprints, and stains. Any nail holes the landlord wants patched get noted before the walk-through.
- Floors. Hardwood or laminate mopped edge-to-edge. Vinyl and tile scrubbed, not just wet-mopped.
- HVAC vents. Each vent cover wiped, return filter replaced if yours is dirty.
Fort Campbell Housing vs. Off-Post Rentals
Fort Campbell housing inspections are stricter than off-post rentals for a specific reason: you pay for failures at their contracted rate, which can run $250 to $500 just for a re-clean, plus deduction from your next PCS reimbursement. Off-post landlords in Sango, Woodlawn, and St. Bethlehem apply garden-variety Tennessee security deposit rules — the landlord has to itemize any deductions within 30 days or return the full deposit.
Either way, the math on a pro clean is the same: $275 to $475 upfront almost always beats losing $500+ of your deposit, plus the weekend you would otherwise spend on your hands and knees with a Magic Eraser.
Timing Your PCS Clean
PCS season at Fort Campbell runs late May through early August. Clarksville cleaners book up fast — 3 to 4 weeks out for peak week availability. Here is the typical PCS cleaning timeline:
- 3-4 weeks before departure: Lock in your cleaning date.
- 1 week before: Schedule any carpet cleaning for the day after movers finish.
- Move-out day: Movers haul last item.
- Next day: Move-out clean (4 to 6 hours for a 3-BR).
- Day after clean: Final walk-through with landlord or housing inspector.
Book a Clarksville PCS Clean
Hive Home Services handles PCS move-out cleans across Clarksville, Fort Campbell housing, Oak Grove, and the full Montgomery County area. Fixed-price quote up front, deposit-back checklist followed, and every team knows the difference between a standard clean and an inspection-ready clean.
See our Fort Campbell PCS move-out cleaning page or call (615) 813-4701 for a PCS-specific quote. Active military receives a 10% discount.