Post-construction cleaning in Toronto, ready for move-in day
The builders are gone, but the dust isn't. Our post-construction cleaning in Toronto and across the GTA removes drywall dust, debris, paint flecks and residue from renovated homes, new builds and commercial fit-outs.
Construction dust gets everywhere. We get it out.
Fine drywall and sawdust settles on every surface, inside every cabinet and deep in vents and window tracks. A regular clean just moves it around.
Our post-construction cleaning uses HEPA-filter vacuums, microfibre and a top-down method, so dust is captured rather than spread. We clean in stages if trades are still finishing, and do a final detail clean right before handover or move-in.
We work for homeowners after renovations, contractors and builders preparing for handover, and businesses finishing an office or retail fit-out.
Who we work with
- Homeowners after kitchen, bath or basement renovations
- General contractors and custom home builders
- New condo owners after occupancy, before move-in
- Businesses after office or retail fit-outs
- Property managers after unit renovations
Our three-stage post-construction clean for Toronto homes and sites
| Stage | When it happens | Checklist |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Rough clean | Once drywall, flooring and cabinets are in, while finishing trades are still working | Packaging, offcut scraps and loose debris bagged; floors swept and HEPA-vacuumed; dust knocked down from ledges and window sills; work areas left clear for the trades |
| 2. Detail clean | After painting, fixtures and appliances are finished and the trades have left | Walls, ceilings and light fixtures dusted top-down; inside cabinets, drawers and closets; vent covers removed and washed; window tracks, frames and glass; grout haze, caulk smears, stickers and labels removed; floors washed |
| 3. Final touch-up | A day or two before move-in, opening or handover | Dust that has resettled wiped away; glass, mirrors and stainless polished; high-touch points and switches wiped; floors given a last wash; a walk-through with you or your contractor |
Smaller jobs, such as a single bathroom renovation, often need only the detail and final stages combined into one visit.
What's included
Dust removal
- HEPA vacuuming of all surfaces
- Walls, ceilings and light fixtures dusted
- Vents and return grilles cleaned
- Baseboards, trim and door frames
Kitchens & baths
- Inside cabinets and drawers
- Appliances wiped inside and out
- Grout haze and caulk residue removed
- Fixtures and tiles polished
Windows & floors
- Stickers and labels removed from glass
- Window tracks and sills vacuumed
- Paint flecks removed where safe
- Floors vacuumed and washed
Why post-construction cleaning in Toronto needs a specialist
Construction dust is much finer than household dust. Drywall sanding and cutting create particles that float for hours, then settle on every surface, inside cabinets and deep in your ventilation.
Standard household vacuums can blow the finest particles straight back into the air. That's why we use HEPA-filter vacuums and damp microfibre, and work top-down so dust is captured instead of moved.
We also recommend replacing your furnace filter after the clean. Dust that gets into the return vents during a renovation will keep recirculating until the filter is changed.
What we don't do
For your safety and ours, we don't disturb or remove hazardous materials such as asbestos, mould or lead paint, and we don't haul bulk construction waste. Testing and removal are handled by licensed abatement contractors and mould remediation specialists. If you're unsure, ask your contractor before we book.
The construction cleans we see most in Toronto
Toronto builds and renovates in a few very different ways. Each one leaves a different kind of mess.
New condos at occupancy
New suites in Ontario are handed over after a pre-delivery inspection (PDI) with the builder. Even after the builder's clean, we usually find drywall dust inside cabinets and closets, film on the appliances and stickers on the windows. We register with property management, follow the building's contractor rules and finish before your move-in elevator booking. If we spot a scratch or chip while cleaning, we'll point it out so you can add it to your Tarion 30-Day Form. Occupancy cleans are most in demand in the busy condo areas of Liberty Village, CityPlace and Yonge and Eglinton, the new towers at Humber Bay Shores in Etobicoke, and the towers near Square One in Mississauga. Once you've moved in, our condo cleaning in Toronto can keep the suite looking new.
Infill rebuilds
In North York, many post-war bungalows in Willowdale, Bayview Village and Armour Heights are being replaced with large custom homes. In Etobicoke, lots in Long Branch and Alderwood are often split for two new narrow houses. In Mississauga, older houses in Mineola and Lorne Park are being torn down for large new detached homes. These builds have big floor plans, lots of glass and several bathrooms, and builders need them spotless for handover. See our local pages for house cleaning in North York, cleaning services in Etobicoke and cleaning services in Mississauga.
Older-home renovations
Many of the Victorian and Edwardian semis in Leslieville, Riverdale, the Annex and Roncesvalles still have plaster-and-lath walls. Opening them up for a new kitchen or to replace old knob-and-tube wiring makes a heavy, gritty dust that travels through old ductwork and gaps in the floorboards, far from the room being renovated. Homes this age may also hide asbestos or lead paint, which must be cleared first (see "What we don't do" above).
Whatever the project, dust travels further than you'd think, so we clean the rest of the home too, not just the room that was renovated. If the work was only paint or small repairs, a deep cleaning service may be all you need. Selling or handing back a rental after the work? Our move-out cleaning covers empty homes.
Post-construction cleaning for businesses and builders
Commercial fit-outs
Office build-outs, retail store openings, clinic renovations and restaurant refits. We work to your contractor's schedule and deliver a space that's ready for staff, inspection or opening day. Once you're open, our office cleaning in Mississauga, commercial cleaning in Etobicoke and North York office cleaning teams can take over the regular cleaning.
- Storefront and partition glass
- Evening or weekend cleans before an opening
- Ready for staff, inspection or opening day
Contractor and builder handovers
General contractors and custom home builders book us for the clean before the client walk-through. We fit the rough, detail and final visits around your trades, so nobody is waiting on us. Tell us the handover date and we'll plan back from it.
- Rough, detail and final cleans scheduled with trades
- Certificate of insurance for site requirements
- A final walk-through with you before handover
How post-construction cleaning is priced
| Home size | Starting price |
|---|---|
| Studio or 1-bedroom | From $387 |
| 2-bedroom | From $410 |
| 3-bedroom | From $497 |
| 4-bedroom | From $585 |
| 5+ bedrooms | From $695 |
These are starting prices for home post-construction cleans, in CAD before HST. Because every project is different, your final price is set after a free walkthrough. You can get an instant estimate with our price calculator or compare it with other services in our Toronto cleaning cost guide. The final price depends on:
- Square footage of the area that was renovated, plus any rooms where dust spread
- The type of work, since drywall sanding creates far more dust than painting
- How many stages you need: a single final clean, or rough, detail and final
- Windows, glass and specialty surfaces such as stone or new hardwood
- Timeline, such as an evening or weekend clean before an opening
Send us photos, the square footage and your target date through our quote request form, and we'll send a fixed written quote.
What to ask your contractor before booking a post-construction clean
A few answers from your contractor make the clean faster, safer and easier to quote:
- When will the last trade finish? Booking the detail clean before the final paint touch-ups or fixture installs means paying to clean twice.
- Is bulk waste being removed? Drywall offcuts, lumber and old fixtures should be gone before we arrive. Curbside garbage pickup in Toronto and Mississauga won't take renovation debris, so plan for a bin or a junk-removal service. In Toronto, a bin on the street or boulevard instead of your driveway needs a city permit.
- Were any hazardous materials found? If so, it has to be cleared before we can book the clean.
- When can floors and finishes be washed? New hardwood finishes, grout and sealers need time to cure. Ask how long, and what products are safe to use on them.
- Were the vents covered during sanding? If not, plan for a furnace filter change and consider duct cleaning.
- Who will do the final walk-through? Knowing who signs off helps us time the last touch-up.
A typical timeline for a renovation clean
Here's how the cleaning might fit around a kitchen renovation in a Toronto semi, as an illustration. Your contractor's schedule sets the real dates.
- Final week of work: a rough clean once cabinets and counters are in, so the painters and electricians work in a clear space
- The day after the trades leave: the detail clean, the longest of the three visits
- Once floor and grout finishes have cured: floors washed with products suited to the new surface
- A day or two before you move back in: the final touch-up for dust that has resettled
Booking tip
Tell us your target move-in or opening date as early as you can, even if it later shifts. We'll pencil in the stages and adjust them as your contractor's schedule firms up.
Post-construction cleaning questions
When should I book a post-construction clean?
Book once major work is done and the trades are finishing up. For larger projects we can do a rough clean during the final week and a detail clean right before move-in or handover.
Do you remove construction waste?
We remove light debris, packaging and dust. Bulk construction waste such as drywall offcuts, lumber and old fixtures should be removed by your contractor or a junk-removal service first. City of Toronto and Peel Region curbside collection doesn't take renovation debris, so most projects use a rented bin or a junk-removal pickup.
How long does it take?
An after-renovation clean of a typical home takes 5 to 8 hours with a team of two or three. Commercial fit-outs are quoted after a walkthrough.
Do you work with contractors and builders?
Yes. We provide handover cleans for general contractors and builders across Toronto, Mississauga, Etobicoke and North York, with certificates of insurance on request.
Will you clean inside the air vents?
We remove and wash vent and register covers and vacuum the openings as far as we can reach. Full duct cleaning needs a specialist duct-cleaning company, and it's worth doing after a major renovation.
Can you clean while contractors are still working?
Yes, for the rough clean. We'll coordinate with your contractor so we're not in the way, then return for the detail and final cleans once the trades are done.
Do you remove paint from floors and windows?
We remove small paint flecks and drips where it's safe for the surface. Large spills or overspray may need the contractor to fix them.
How soon after renovation can I move back in?
Once the final clean is done, the space is ready to live or work in. For large projects we recommend waiting until all trades have finished so new dust isn't created after the clean, and replacing your furnace filter the same day.
Post-construction cleaning across the GTA
We clean renovated and newly built homes and businesses across Toronto neighbourhoods, Mississauga, Etobicoke and North York. For ongoing cleaning afterwards, see our house cleaning and commercial cleaning services.
Book your post-construction clean
Send us your project details, photos and target date for a fixed quote, or get an instant estimate online.