Construction Clean Up: Things You Need to Know

Renovating, remodelling, and/or adding a new addition to your business all come with some degree of mess! To ensure the safety and health of those using and/or working for your business, a deep clean must be undertaken before business resumes. This is when post-construction cleaning is needed. The following explains how to clean up after construction.

What is Post-Construction Clean-Up?

Construction and/or renovation creates a huge mess! Post-construction cleaning is a type of detailed cleaning provided to new businesses and businesses that have renovated, remodelled, and/or added a new addition. This service requires particular cleaning products, specialized equipment, and knowledge/expertise to remove airborne particles and residue on carpets, furnishing, windows, wall hangings, walls, fittings, floors, and other hard surfaces. It includes the removal of excess paint, solvent, caulking, and/or adhesive from surfaces. 

What is Included in Post-Construction Cleaning?

Post-construction clean-up is about more than how to clean up dust after construction. This specialized cleaning service includes but is not limited to the following:

• Removal of grit, grime, and dust.

• Ensuring walls are clean and free from dirt, marks, and smudges

• Power washing and cleaning window frames and windows

• Washing interior and exterior doors 

• Removing plastic/stickers from windows, furniture, and doors

• Dust (dry and wet) lights (interior and exterior), ceilings, heaters, fans 

• Ensuring floors are free from debris, especially on corners and edges 

• Cleaning and polishing floors

• Vacuuming 

• Cleaning trim

• Cleaning thresholds 

• Cleaning all cabinets, appliances, and shelves (inside and out)

• Properly disposing of debris, trash, and lumber

• Addressing safety issues

• A detailed check of all corners, spaces, and inner surfaces 

• Power washing the driveway, parking lot, and other paved surfaces

• Cleaning brickwork/hard surfaces (gutter, eaves, fascia, patio tiles, etc.)

Why Does Your Business Need Post-Construction Cleaning?

There are numerous benefits to contracting post-construction cleaning.

• Time savings: Renovation/construction interrupts your normal business operations. If you want to move into the space quickly, leave the cleaning to a professional cleaning company. Hiring an experienced cleaning company ensures cleaning of the site is completed effectively and efficiently, leaving you energy and time to deal with fitting equipment, planning the layout, and returning to normal operations. 

• Cost-efficiency: Cleaning after renovation/construction requires specialized equipment, particular cleaning materials/supplies, and transport of waste materials to the appropriate disposal site(s). The efficiency and thoroughness of a professional cleaning service save you money.

• Specialized skills: As a business owner, you won’t know all the places to look for debris, dust, and residue. You won’t know how to clean/remove all the residue/debris you find. Commercial post-construction cleaners have the experience, supplies, tools, and materials to clean all surfaces and remove all stains. No nook or cranny is overlooked!

• Proper waste disposal: Renovation/construction sites have many types of waste. A commercial post-construction cleaning company knows about proper waste disposal methods, ensuring local regulations are followed.

• Avoid damage: Professional commercial cleaners know how to remove dirt, dust, debris, and residue using the appropriate cleaning products/materials, reducing the risk of damage to surfaces.

How to Choose the Right Post-Construction Cleaning Service

Training and experience are critical in post-construction cleaning as is the scope of services supplied. Ask the company:

• How long have you been in business?

• What services do you offer?

• Are you bonded and/or insured?

• What type of products do you use?

• What type of equipment do you have?

• What time frame do you project for completion of the job?

• What training do your employees have?

• What are your quality standards?

How Much Does Construction Clean-up Cost?

It’s important to budget for post-construction clean-up when planning your construction project. Post-construction cleaning services vary depending on the scope and size of the undertaking. Costs range from $.05 to $1.00 per square foot. A 1000-square-foot space runs between $200 to $500, a 2,500-square-foot building is $400 to $1,000 while a 5,000-square-foot project generally costs $700 to $2,000.

If your business is undertaking a minor or major renovation and/or adding a new addition, Strathcona Cleaners can help. We offer all types of post-construction cleaning. Using particular cleaning products, specialized equipment, and our expertise, we effectively remove residue on carpets, furnishings, windows, wall hangings, fittings, walls, hard surfaces, and floors. We also extract airborne particles. Contact us today for all your post-construction cleaning needs.