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You’ve invested months and thousands of dollars into your renovation. The last thing you want is to walk into a space that’s still covered in construction dust, debris, and potentially harmful particles that regular cleaning can’t handle.
That’s where the difference shows. When we’re done, you’re not just getting a clean space—you’re getting a healthy environment where your family can breathe easy. No more worrying about dust settling on your new countertops or debris tracked through your beautiful new floors.
Your contractors have finished their work, but the real finish line is when you can actually use and enjoy what you’ve built. We make that happen faster and safer than trying to tackle this specialized cleaning yourself.
We’ve been handling post-construction cleanup throughout Greenwood and the greater Boston area for over a decade. We’re a family-run business that understands what it means to invest in your home—and we treat every project with the same care we’d want for our own families.
What sets us apart in Greenwood’s market isn’t just our experience with everything from historic home renovations to modern new construction. It’s our commitment to using only family-safe, eco-friendly products that align with the health-conscious values of our community.
We’ve seen it all: from small bathroom remodels in those charming Cape Cod homes along Main Street to full gut renovations of the larger properties near Crystal Lake. Each project teaches us something new about the specific challenges Massachusetts construction creates, and that knowledge benefits every client who comes after.
We don’t just show up and start cleaning randomly. Post-construction cleanup follows a specific process that ensures nothing gets missed and everything gets done in the right order.
First comes rough cleaning—removing the big debris, leftover materials, and obvious mess that contractors leave behind. This isn’t glamorous work, but it’s essential for getting to the real cleaning underneath. We’re talking about everything from drywall chunks to packaging materials that somehow ended up in every corner.
Next is the detailed cleaning phase. This is where our experience really shows. We know that construction dust doesn’t just sit on surfaces—it gets into air vents, light fixtures, cabinet interiors, and places you’d never think to look. We use professional-grade equipment to reach these areas and remove particles that could affect your family’s health for months if left alone.
The final phase happens about a week later, after any remaining dust has had time to settle. We come back for touch-up cleaning to catch anything that might have been disturbed during final contractor visits or your initial move-in activities.
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Post-construction cleaning isn’t the same as regular house cleaning, and the scope of work reflects that reality. We’re dealing with industrial-level dust, potentially hazardous particles, and residue that requires specialized techniques and equipment.
Your service includes complete dust removal from all surfaces, including those hard-to-reach areas like ceiling fans, light fixtures, and inside cabinets. We clean and sanitize all bathrooms and kitchens to food-safe standards. Windows get cleaned inside and out because construction film isn’t something regular glass cleaner handles well.
In Greenwood specifically, we see a lot of historic home renovations that create unique challenges. Older homes often have plaster dust mixed with modern drywall particles, and the combination requires different cleaning approaches. We also handle the paint overspray and caulk residue that’s common in the high-end renovations typical of this area.
Floor cleaning goes beyond just sweeping and mopping. We’re removing adhesive residue, paint drops, and the fine dust that gets ground into surfaces during construction. For hardwood floors—which are popular in Greenwood’s traditional homes—we use techniques that clean thoroughly without damaging the finish your contractors just applied.
Post-construction cleaning costs typically range from $0.20 to $0.50 per square foot for residential properties in the Greenwood area, though the final price depends on several factors specific to your project.
The scope of your construction work makes the biggest difference. A small bathroom remodel creates different cleanup challenges than a whole-house renovation or new construction. Kitchen remodels tend to be on the higher end because of the detailed cleaning required for cabinets, appliances, and the dust that settles in every crevice.
We provide free estimates because every project is different, and we’d rather give you an accurate quote upfront than surprise you with unexpected costs later. When we visit your property, we can assess factors like the amount of debris, types of surfaces that need cleaning, and any special requirements your specific project might have.
Yes, construction dust can pose serious health risks, especially for family members with asthma, allergies, or other respiratory conditions. This isn’t regular household dust—it contains particles from drywall, wood, insulation, paint, and other materials that can be harmful when inhaled.
The biggest concern is silica dust from cutting concrete, tile, or stone, which can cause long-term lung problems. But even standard drywall dust can trigger respiratory issues and worsen existing conditions. Construction particles are also much finer than regular dust, which means they stay airborne longer and penetrate deeper into your home’s air system.
That’s why we use professional-grade HEPA filtration equipment and follow specific protocols for dust containment and removal. We also clean your HVAC system’s vents and filters because construction dust inevitably gets into your air circulation system. Regular household cleaning methods and equipment simply aren’t designed to handle this level of contamination safely.
Most residential post-construction cleaning projects in Greenwood take between 4-8 hours for the initial cleaning, depending on the size of your space and the extent of the construction work. However, the complete process typically spans about 7-10 days to ensure everything is properly addressed.
We usually schedule the rough cleaning phase immediately after your contractors finish their work. This initial cleaning removes the bulk of debris and dust, making your space livable while we wait for any remaining particles to settle. The detailed cleaning phase happens 2-3 days later, and we return for final touch-ups about a week after that.
For larger projects or whole-house renovations, we might spread the work over multiple days to ensure thoroughness without rushing. We’ve found that trying to complete everything in one marathon session often means missing details that become obvious once the dust literally settles. Our phased approach ensures nothing gets overlooked and your space is truly ready for occupancy.
While you can attempt DIY cleanup, post-construction cleaning requires specialized equipment, techniques, and safety knowledge that most homeowners don’t have access to. The health risks alone make professional cleaning worth the investment.
Construction dust contains particles that regular household vacuums can’t capture—in fact, standard vacuums often just blow the finest particles back into the air, making the problem worse. We use industrial HEPA filtration systems, wet/dry vacuums designed for construction debris, and cleaning products specifically formulated for construction residue.
There’s also the time factor to consider. What takes our experienced team 6-8 hours might take a homeowner an entire weekend or longer, assuming they have access to the right equipment. And if you miss areas where dust has settled—like inside air vents or on top of ceiling fans—you’ll be dealing with particles circulating through your home for months. Given the investment you’ve already made in your renovation, professional cleanup is usually a small price to pay for peace of mind and proper results.
Rough cleaning focuses on removing the obvious debris and preparing the space for detailed work, while final cleaning addresses the fine particles and residue that require specialized attention. Think of rough cleaning as clearing the forest, and final cleaning as polishing the individual trees.
During rough cleaning, we remove large debris like wood scraps, drywall pieces, packaging materials, and leftover construction supplies. We also do initial dust removal from obvious surfaces and clean up any spills or stains that contractors might have left behind. This phase makes your space safe to walk through and gets rid of anything that could interfere with the detailed cleaning process.
Final cleaning is where our expertise really shows. We’re removing fine dust from places you’d never think to look—inside light fixtures, on top of door frames, in the tracks of sliding doors, and throughout your HVAC system. We clean and polish all surfaces to move-in condition, remove any remaining adhesive or paint residue, and ensure that every surface meets the standards you’d expect in your newly renovated space. This phase often reveals details that weren’t visible when everything was covered in construction dust.
Yes, we provide comprehensive post-construction cleaning for both interior and exterior areas, because construction mess doesn’t stay contained to just the inside of your project. Exterior cleanup is often just as important as interior work, especially for the types of renovations common in Greenwood.
Exterior cleaning typically includes removing construction debris from your property, cleaning windows from the outside, pressure washing driveways and walkways where concrete dust or paint may have accumulated, and ensuring that landscaping areas are free from construction materials. We also clean exterior surfaces of the home itself if they’ve been affected by dust or overspray from the project.
For many Greenwood properties, exterior cleaning is particularly important because of the mature landscaping and the close proximity of neighboring homes. Construction dust and debris can easily affect outdoor living spaces, and the community’s standards for property maintenance mean that leaving exterior areas uncleaned can impact both your enjoyment of the space and your property’s value. We coordinate exterior and interior cleaning to ensure your entire property reflects the quality of the renovation work you’ve invested in.
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