Post Construction Cleaning

As you build your own home; the dirt, sawdust, and other cleaning debris will without a doubt build up. That is why it is good to have a post construction cleaning phase built into the schedule and established in your budget. It can usually run up to $200 to have a quality post construction cleaning job completed on your newly finished home. Typically, the post construction cleaning stage is going to come after the final paint is touched-up. Essentially, the post construction cleaning contractor will clean the home so that it is ready for you to move in. Below is a list of some of the items that are typically completed on a post construction clean.

Post Construction Cleaning Checklist

• The post construction clean will include vacuuming out the air condition return vents. It is obvious that the air conditioner will be run at least partially during construction, it is good to clean out the returns during the post construction clean so that the air will be healthy when you move in.
• The cabinets should be thoroughly cleaned during the post construction cleaning. This should include cleaning the faces of the cabinets, inside the cabinets, all of the cabinet shelves, as well as on top of the cabinets for anything that has accumulated during construction.
• All paneling should be wiped down and cleaned during the post construction cleaning. This is to include all wainscoting, window ledges, and other panels such as doors.
• The countertops and sinks should be cleaned perfectly and left spotless during the post construction clean. Ready for you to brush your teeth in upon move in.
• The post construction cleaning should remove all of the dust from drawers, cabinets, as well as from under sinks.
• You need to clean the tops of all cabinets and door frames, as well as plant shelves during the post construction cleaning.
• Make sure that you clean any debris out from under the cooktop range.
• All vinyl and tile flooring should be cleaned and left spotless after the post construction cleaning is complete.
• Tub and ceramic tile needs to be cleaned and ready to use.
• Vanity floors and drawers should also be cleaned during the post construction cleaning
• The garage floor should be scraped and washed out or power washed prior to move in.
• All driveways and flatwork should be powerwashed during the post construction cleaning.
• All windows and window tracks should be cleaned during post construction cleaning.
• All screens for windows should be installed at the time of post construction cleaning as they clean the windows.
• Tops of the water heaters should be cleaned as well during post construction cleaning.