Post-Construction Cleaning — More Than Just Tidying Up
Construction and renovation leaves behind a specific kind of mess that regular cleaning simply doesn't address. Drywall dust gets into vents, behind appliances, in window tracks, and inside light fixtures. Sanding residue coats every surface. Paint splatters appear on places painters swore weren't touched. Adhesive residue lingers from new windows and floors.
A standard cleaning company will spread this dust around. A standard deep clean will miss most of it. Post-construction cleaning uses different tools, different methods, and different time allocations to actually solve the problem.
This is the service we get most requested for new builds in Seaton, Courtice, North Ajax/Audley, and renovation projects across all of Durham Region.
What Makes Post-Construction Cleaning Different
🧰 Specialized Equipment
- HEPA-filtered vacuums (regular vacuums recirculate fine dust)
- Specialty solvents safe for finished surfaces
- Detail brushes for vents and tracks
- Tack cloths for fine particle pickup
- Microfibre system that traps rather than spreads dust
🌬️ Vent and Air Quality
- All vent covers removed and cleaned
- Visible duct surfaces wiped where accessible
- Filter changed (we provide the filter)
- Fan blades and ceiling fixtures detailed
- Helps prevent dust circulation after move-in
🪟 Windows and Tracks
- All window tracks vacuumed and wiped
- Sticker and adhesive residue removed
- Inside and outside glass cleaned
- Frames and sills detailed
- Screens dusted
🚪 Surfaces and Finishes
- Paint splatter removed safely
- Trim and baseboards detailed
- Cabinets inside and out
- Appliances inside and out
- All hardware (handles, hinges) wiped
Just Finished Construction or Renovation?
Get a quote for post-construction cleaning. Most bookings within 3-5 business days.
How Much Does Post-Construction Cleaning Cost?
Post-construction cleans cost more than regular deep cleans because they take longer and require specialized equipment. Pricing depends on scope and home size:
Final pricing depends on dust severity, surface types, and any special debris. We can provide an exact quote after a brief walkthrough or photos.
Why New-Build Owners in Durham Need This
Builders typically include a "rough clean" before handover. Don't confuse this with a real clean. The builder rough clean usually consists of:
- Sweeping and vacuuming visible floor debris
- Wiping down counters with whatever was nearby
- A quick mop of high-traffic floors
- Maybe wiping fingerprints off appliance fronts
What it doesn't include: anything you'd actually want before unpacking your stuff. Construction dust settles for weeks after the builder leaves. Vents recirculate it. Cabinets are full of sawdust. Tracks are coated with debris. We've cleaned hundreds of new builds across Durham — every single one had significant remaining dust before our work.
If you're moving into a new build in Seaton, Audley, Northglen, Courtice, or anywhere else in Durham Region, book a post-construction clean for the day before move-in. It transforms the home from "technically clean" to actually livable.