Post-Construction Cleaning After Renovation Work

Fine construction dust settles everywhere — inside vents, on ledges, along trim and into fabric. Post-construction cleaning is a multi-pass service: we remove the bulk debris, then work surfaces again as airborne dust resettles, so the space is genuinely livable instead of dusty a day later.

Who this service is for

  • Kitchen, bathroom and basement renovations
  • Whole-home remodels and additions
  • New-build handovers before move-in
  • Contractors who need a final clean before client walkthrough

Property types we clean

  • Renovated apartments and condos
  • Townhouses and single-family homes
  • New-build homes before handover
  • Home additions, basements and garage conversions

What is included

  • Multi-pass dust removal on all surfaces
  • Vents, sills, ledges and light fixtures
  • Adhesive, paint fleck and debris spot removal
  • Detailed floor cleaning matched to the material
  • Interior windows within reach and frame tracks

What is not included or needs an add-on

  • Construction debris hauling, dumpster loading and material disposal
  • Lead, asbestos or mold remediation
  • Work at height beyond a two-step ladder
  • Paint, caulk or drywall repair
  • Carpet shampooing and upholstery extraction

How the cleaning works

  1. Step 1

    Book after the trades are finished

    The final pass only holds if sanding, cutting and painting are complete and debris has been removed from the space.

  2. Step 2

    Rough pass

    Bulk dust and residue are removed from ceilings down, including vents, trim, ledges and fixtures.

  3. Step 3

    Detail pass

    Once airborne dust resettles, surfaces are worked again and floors are cleaned by material type.

What affects time and price

  • Square footage affected by the work
  • Volume of fine dust and whether the area was sealed off
  • Amount of adhesive, paint and grout residue to remove
  • Whether one or two passes are needed
  • Floor and surface materials involved

How to prepare for your visit

  • Confirm all trades are finished and tools are removed
  • Have construction debris hauled away before the team arrives
  • Keep water and power available on site
  • Flag any newly finished surfaces that need a specific cleaning method

Post-construction questions

More answers are on our cleaning FAQ page.

Where we clean

Post-construction is available across Northern Virginia & Washington, DC. See the full service area or read about cleaning in your city:

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