A proper post-construction clean covers every surface builders touch — dust, paint splatter, adhesive residue, and construction grime hiding in vents and light fittings — before a new build or renovation is genuinely move-in ready, not just visually tidy.
Why "looks clean" and "is clean" are different after a build
Fine construction dust settles into places a quick wipe-down never reaches — air vents, light fittings, the tops of cupboards, window tracks. It resurfaces for weeks after move-in if it isn't properly removed the first time, which is why post-construction cleaning uses different equipment and technique to a standard deep clean.
The room-by-room checklist
- Every room — dust and debris removed from all surfaces, skirting, and corners
- Windows & frames — paint splatter and adhesive residue removed, glass polished
- Floors — scrubbed and finished, not just swept
- Light fittings & vents — construction dust cleaned out, not just wiped around
- Cupboards — wiped inside and out before anything gets stored in them
- Kitchen & bathrooms — full appliance and fixture clean, same as a Deep Clean, plus construction-specific residue
Timing matters
Builders, contractors and developers
We regularly work directly with contractors and developers to schedule handover cleans around project timelines, not just homeowners cleaning up after their own renovation. From R1,800 for a 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom project, scaling with size — the same transparent pricing model as our other services.
Book your post-construction clean
Free inspection, itemised quote, move-in ready when we're done.
How soon after builders finish should we book a clean?
As soon as the site is safe to enter and major construction work has finished — ideally once trades have wrapped up so the clean doesn't need repeating after final touch-ups.
Can you remove paint splatter and adhesive residue?
Yes — that's core to this service. We use equipment and techniques suited to construction-grade dust, paint splatter and adhesive residue that a standard clean isn't equipped for.
Is this different from a regular deep clean?
Yes — it's built around construction-grade dust, paint splatter and adhesive residue, plus floor scrubbing and finishing, rather than the inside-appliance and cupboard focus of a standard Deep Clean.
See full pricing and inclusions on our Post-Construction Cleaning page. Moving in once the clean is done? Move-In Cleaning covers the fresh-start sanitising before you unpack.
