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You’ve waited months for your construction project to finish. The last thing you want is to spend your first two weeks scrubbing dust and debris instead of enjoying your new space.
Construction leaves behind more than visible mess. Fine dust settles in ventilation systems, crevices, and places you can’t even see. This isn’t just about appearance—it’s about your family’s health and safety.
Our three-stage cleaning process handles everything from rough debris removal to final touch-ups. You get a space that’s not just clean, but safe for immediate occupancy.
We’ve been serving families and businesses in The Port and throughout Cambridge for over a decade. We’re not just another cleaning service—we’re your neighbors who understand what matters to local residents.
The Port’s unique mix of longtime families and newcomers working in biotech and academia means we work with people who value both tradition and innovation. That’s why we combine time-tested cleaning methods with modern, eco-friendly products that keep your family safe.
Our family-run approach means you’re not just hiring a service—you’re working with people who take personal pride in every job we complete.
First, we handle the rough clean—removing visible debris, construction materials, and the bulk of dust and dirt that covers surfaces. This gets your space from construction site to recognizable rooms.
Next comes detailed cleaning. Construction dust gets everywhere, especially in places you can’t see. We clean ventilation systems, baseboards, window sills, light fixtures, and every crevice where fine particles settle. This stage requires specialized equipment and techniques that regular cleaning can’t handle.
Finally, we return about a week later for touch-up cleaning. Even after thorough cleaning, some dust can resettle as air circulates. This final pass ensures your space stays pristine and ready for occupancy.
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Your post-construction cleaning covers every surface and system in your space. We remove all construction debris, clean and disinfect all surfaces including floors, walls, countertops, and fixtures. Windows get cleaned inside and out, and we handle specialized tasks like removing paint splatter and adhesive residue.
In The Port, where many homes are older buildings undergoing renovation, we pay special attention to dust that can aggravate respiratory issues common in Cambridge’s academic community. Our eco-friendly products ensure your space is safe for children, pets, and anyone with environmental sensitivities.
We also clean areas often overlooked—inside cabinets, behind appliances, and in ventilation systems where construction dust loves to hide. The result is a space that’s not just visually clean, but hygienically safe and ready for your family.
Most residential post-construction cleaning takes 1-3 days depending on your project size and the amount of construction dust present. A single room renovation might need just one day, while a whole-house remodel typically requires 2-3 days spread across our three-stage process.
We start with the rough clean, which handles the bulk of debris and visible mess. This usually takes 4-8 hours for an average home. The detailed clean follows, focusing on fine dust removal and specialized cleaning that takes another full day.
The final touch-up happens about a week later and typically takes 2-4 hours. This timeline lets us work around your move-in schedule while ensuring nothing gets missed.
Yes, construction dust poses real health risks, especially for children, elderly family members, and anyone with respiratory conditions. Construction creates fine particles from drywall, wood, insulation, and other materials that can trigger asthma, allergies, and respiratory irritation.
These particles are often too small to see but can linger in air systems for months if not properly removed. Regular household cleaning doesn’t have the equipment or techniques needed to capture these microscopic particles effectively.
Our specialized equipment includes HEPA-filtered vacuums and air scrubbers that capture particles regular cleaning misses. We also clean ventilation systems where construction dust accumulates, preventing it from recirculating through your home long after construction ends.
Post-construction cleaning requires completely different techniques, equipment, and expertise than regular house cleaning. Construction sites have heavy dust loads, adhesive residues, paint splatter, and debris that standard cleaning products and methods can’t handle effectively.
We use commercial-grade equipment including specialized vacuums, scrapers for removing construction adhesives, and cleaning solutions designed for construction residues. Our three-stage process ensures we catch dust that settles over time, not just what’s visible on day one.
Regular cleaning maintains an already-clean space. Post-construction cleaning transforms a construction site into a livable environment. The skill sets, time requirements, and safety considerations are entirely different.
Absolutely. Unfortunately, many contractors focus on their trade and leave cleaning as an afterthought. We regularly clean up after projects where contractors left behind debris, dust, and construction materials throughout the home.
This is actually one of our most common scenarios. Contractors might do a basic sweep, but construction cleaning requires removing dust from ventilation systems, scrubbing adhesive residues, cleaning inside cabinets and drawers, and handling specialized debris that contractors aren’t equipped to manage.
We’ve seen everything from drywall chunks in HVAC systems to paint splatter on windows that contractors assumed homeowners would handle. Our job is taking your space from “construction complete” to “move-in ready” regardless of what state contractors left it in.
Yes, we specifically design our services around your project timeline and moving needs. We understand that construction projects often face delays, and your cleaning needs to adapt accordingly.
We offer flexible scheduling including evenings and weekends when necessary. If your contractor finishes ahead of schedule, we can often accommodate rush requests. If delays happen, we adjust our schedule without penalty fees.
Our three-stage process also works with your timeline. We can complete the rough clean as soon as contractors finish, do detailed cleaning before your move-in date, and schedule the final touch-up after you’ve settled in. This flexibility ensures cleaning never becomes the bottleneck in your project.
We serve all of The Port neighborhood and throughout Cambridge, including areas near MIT, Harvard, and the biotech corridor along Massachusetts Avenue. Our local knowledge helps us understand the unique needs of Cambridge residents and the types of construction projects common in the area.
The Port’s mix of historic renovations and modern construction requires different cleaning approaches. Older buildings often need more careful dust removal due to lead paint concerns, while new construction focuses on removing modern construction materials and adhesives.
We’re familiar with Cambridge’s building requirements and work with local contractors regularly. This means we understand project timelines, local regulations, and the specific challenges that come with construction in this area’s dense, mixed-use environment.
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