A post-construction cleaning checklist has three stages: a rough clean while the trades are finishing, a final clean when the work is done, and a touch-up clean just before move-in. Each stage has its own tasks.
BizProClean offers post-construction cleaning services in Northern Virginia and Maryland for contractors, owners and tenants.
Post-Construction Cleaning Checklist
Stage 1: rough clean
- Remove debris, scrap and packaging
- Sweep and vacuum all floors
- Remove stickers and protective film from glass and fixtures
- Wipe heavy dust from ledges and sills
Stage 2: final clean
- Dust walls, ceilings, vents and light fixtures from the top down
- Clean interior glass, frames and tracks
- Wipe doors, trim, cabinets and shelves, inside and out
- Clean and disinfect restrooms and kitchens
- Vacuum carpet and mop hard floors
Stage 3: touch-up clean
- Remove the dust that has settled since the final clean
- Wipe fingerprints from glass, doors and switches
- Vacuum and mop one last time
- Walk the space against the punch list
Why Post-Construction Cleaning Is Done in Stages
Construction dust is finer than everyday dust, and it keeps settling for days. Cleaning from the top of a room to the bottom, in stages, stops it from spreading. OSHA rules also limit dry sweeping where it can raise silica dust, so crews use vacuums and wet methods.
Post-Construction Cleaning Services in Northern Virginia and Maryland
BizProClean, based in Tysons, Virginia, is locally owned and operated. We clean office build-outs, tenant improvements and renovated suites, and we stay on afterward: the same company can take over the regular cleaning the day your tenant moves in.
We offer commercial cleaning services in Tysons, VA, office cleaning services in Reston, VA and janitorial services in Columbia, MD.
Why Contractors and Owners Choose BizProClean
- One crew for all three stages.
- A written post-construction cleaning checklist for every room.
- Work scheduled around your trades and your move-in date.
- Regular cleaning afterward through our commercial cleaning services.
Opening a medical suite? Use the medical office cleaning checklist from day one.
Get a Free Post-Construction Cleaning Quote
Send us the square footage, the floor types and the move-in date. We walk the site for free and return a written quote, stage by stage. Request a free quote today.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is post-construction cleaning?
It is the cleaning that makes a newly built or renovated space ready to use: debris out, dust removed from every surface, and floors, glass and restrooms cleaned.
What are the three stages of post-construction cleaning?
A rough clean during the last phase of work, a final clean when construction ends, and a touch-up clean just before move-in.
Who pays for post-construction cleaning?
It depends on the construction contract. Check whether the final clean is in the contractor's scope before you hire a crew.
When can a tenant move in after construction?
After the touch-up clean. Dust keeps settling for days, so the last pass is done just before move-in.