Construction
Post-Construction Cleaning
Construction dust ends up on structure, in ductwork, on glass and across every floor. Getting a building ready for handover is its own trade.
Tell us about the facility, its current condition and the work that needs to be completed.
Overview
What this service is
We work with general contractors and construction managers on rough, final and post-punch cleans.
Scope
What may be included
Rough clean
Debris removal and gross cleaning during construction.
Final clean
Full detail ahead of owner walkthrough.
Touch-up clean
Post-punch cleaning before handover.
Overhead dust removal
Structure and exposed systems before ceilings close or after.
Glass and frames
Interior glazing, storefront and frames.
Floor prep and cleaning
Concrete, coated and finished floors.
Planning
How it gets scoped
Scope depends on how much dust control happened during the build. We walk the site and price what is actually there.
Phasing and access are coordinated with the construction schedule and other trades.
Phases
Rough, final and touch-up are separate scopes
Post-construction cleaning on a commercial or industrial build is not one event. Rough clean keeps the site workable and removes bulk debris. Final clean is the detail pass before the owner walk. Touch-up closes out what punch work re-dirtied.
Pricing each phase separately keeps the number honest, because how much dust control happened during the build changes the final clean more than the building size does.
Scope
What each phase includes
Rough clean
Debris removal, sweeping, gross wipe-down and keeping egress clear while trades are still working.
Overhead dust
Structure and exposed systems cleaned before ceilings close, or after, using high dusting methods.
Final clean
Glass, frames, fixtures, millwork, restrooms, doors, hardware and full floor detail.
Floors
Adhesive, grout haze, paint spatter and construction film — see industrial floor cleaning.
Exterior
Entries, walkways, aprons and building faces via exterior facility cleaning.
Touch-up
Post-punch cleaning immediately before handover.
Conditions
What drives the hours
- Whether temporary HVAC ran filtered or blew construction dust through the building.
- How much drywall sanding happened and whether it was contained.
- Glazing quantity and whether protective film was used.
- Floor finish type — polished concrete, sealed concrete, resilient or carpet each detail differently.
- Height of exposed structure and whether ceilings are open or closed.
- How many trades are still active during the clean.
Coordination
Sequencing with the construction schedule
Cleaning is usually the last hand on an area before it is released, which makes phasing more important than crew size. We take area releases from the superintendent, clean them out, and flag anything that will need a re-clean if a trade returns.
Access requirements are evaluated during project planning — lifts, hoists, elevator use, water and power access, and dumpster or haul-off arrangements are all settled before the first day.
General contractors and construction managers can review the broader approach on the construction industry page.
Site walk
What we confirm on the walk
- Current construction phase and the target owner-walk date.
- Which phases you want priced: rough, final, touch-up or all three.
- Finish schedule and any manufacturer cleaning restrictions.
- Debris responsibility and dumpster availability.
- Water, power and protection requirements on finished surfaces.
Questions
Post-Construction Cleaning questions we get asked
Get post-construction cleaning scoped properly.
Have a facility that needs more than routine cleaning? Tell us the condition, the constraints and the timeline, and we'll review the scope.