Post-construction cleaning in Greer: what it includes

Greer and the Upstate are growing fast, with new homes, additions and kitchen and bath remodels everywhere. Every one of those projects ends the same way: a beautiful space covered in a layer of fine dust. A regular house cleaning is not built for this. Post-construction cleaning is.

Perfect Services provides post-construction and post-remodel cleaning for homeowners, builders and contractors in Greer, Greenville, Taylors and nearby.

Why construction dust is different

Drywall sanding, sawdust and grout haze create particles much finer than everyday household dust. They float, settle on every horizontal surface, get inside cabinets and vents and come back a day later. That is why post-construction cleaning uses multiple passes, top to bottom, with dry and damp methods.

The three phases of construction cleaning

1. Rough clean: during the project, removing debris and large dust so trades can work.
2. Final clean: after contractors finish. This is the main post-construction cleaning: every surface, inside and out.
3. Touch-up clean: right before move-in or listing photos, to remove dust that settled after the final clean.

Most homeowners book the final clean; builders and contractors often book all three.

Post-construction cleaning checklist

• Dust walls, ceilings corners, trim, crown molding and baseboards.
• Clean inside and outside of all cabinets and drawers.
• Remove stickers, labels, paint specks and grout haze from fixtures, tile and glass.
• Clean windows, sills and tracks.
• Wipe light fixtures, outlets, switch plates and vent covers.
• Clean appliances inside and out.
• Vacuum and wash all floors, including corners and closets; vacuum carpets thoroughly.
• Bathrooms fully cleaned and disinfected.

How to prepare for post-construction cleaning

• Confirm contractors are finished, including painting and touch-ups.
• Ask the crew to remove large debris and leftover materials.
• Make sure water and electricity are on.
• Replace or plan to replace HVAC filters after the cleaning, since construction dust clogs them fast.

Who books post-construction cleaning

• Homeowners after a kitchen, bathroom or basement remodel.
• Builders and general contractors before handing over keys.
• Realtors and investors preparing a flip or new listing for photos.

Moving into the newly built home? Pair it with our move-in cleaning checklist. Then keep it clean with recurring maid service.

How post-construction cleaning is priced

Price depends on square footage, how much dust and residue is left, number of cabinets and windows and whether you need one phase or all three. Send photos of the space for an accurate quote. More on pricing in our house cleaning cost guide.

Common post-construction cleaning mistakes

• Cleaning too early. If painters still have touch-ups to do, the dust comes back.
• Dry sweeping only. Sweeping throws fine dust into the air. Use a HEPA vacuum first, then damp wipe.
• Forgetting inside cabinets and drawers. Construction dust settles inside them, and that is where dishes and clothes go next.
• Running the HVAC with the old filter. The system spreads dust through the whole house.
• Using abrasive pads on new surfaces. New fixtures, quartz and finishes scratch easily. Paint specks and stickers need the right tools.

Kitchen and bathroom remodel cleaning

Partial remodels are the most common jobs we see in Greer. Even when only one room was renovated, dust travels through the house. A post-remodel cleaning from Perfect Services covers the renovated room in full detail and the surrounding rooms where dust settled: hallways, floors, vents, nearby furniture and window sills.

New construction homes in Greer

New homes in growing Greer neighborhoods often arrive with builder dust in cabinets, labels on windows and appliances, and grout haze on tile. A professional new-construction cleaning before move-in makes the home feel brand new, the way it should.