Why does post-construction cleaning cost more than a deep clean?

Construction residue is fine, pervasive, and clings to every surface and interior, so it takes more passes, more time, and dust-appropriate methods. It is a heavier job than even a deep clean of the same square footage.

When should you come — before or after final touch-ups?

Usually in passes. We do a first clean once the bulk dust settles, then a detailed final clean closer to move-in so we catch residue that settles afterward. We coordinate the final clean with your move date.

Do you remove stickers, adhesive, and paint flecks?

Yes — sticker and label removal from windows and fixtures, adhesive residue, and spot-removal of paint flecks and drywall dust are part of the job.

Can you clean a brand-new build?

Yes. New builds carry factory film, stickers, and settling dust that one quick clean will not resolve. We treat them like post-construction work and make them genuinely move-in ready.

Do you work with contractors directly?

Often. We can coordinate with your contractor on timing and hand the finished space back to the homeowner clean. Call (949) 402-7425 to set it up.

Service

Post-Construction & Renovation Cleaning in Orange County

Construction dust is not normal dust — it is fine, it travels, and it settles for weeks after the crew leaves, coating ledges, vents, and inside cabinets you thought were sealed. Post-construction cleaning is a specialized pass that removes that residue properly: a rough clean once the dust settles, then a detailed final clean that makes the space genuinely livable. We handle the part between "the work is done" and "we can move back in."

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What’s included

Exactly what we clean

Removal of fine construction dust from all surfaces
Inside new cabinets, drawers, and closets
Sticker, adhesive, and label removal from fixtures and glass
Paint flecks and drywall residue spot-removed
Window cleaning, including tracks and sills
Vents, registers, and reachable ductwork faces wiped
Light fixtures, fans, and switch plates detailed
Baseboards, trim, and door frames wiped down
Grout and new tile haze cleaned
Multiple passes on floors — vacuum, then damp mop
Final detail pass so the space is move-in ready

Who it’s for

When to book it

Homeowners after a remodel, contractors handing a project back to a client, and anyone who has discovered that "broom-clean" from a crew is not the same as clean. The fine dust phase needs a different method than a normal clean, and doing it wrong just moves the dust around.

It is also for new-build move-ins, where the home looks finished but is full of factory film, stickers, and settling dust that a single quick clean will not resolve.

Our approach

The Rachelle’s standard

We schedule post-construction work in passes: a first pass once the bulk dust has settled, then a detailed final clean closer to move-in so newly-settled residue is caught too. We use methods suited to fine particulate — capturing dust rather than spreading it — and we coordinate with your timeline so the final clean lands right before you move back.

Pricing, honestly

Quoted free — no fake price tags

Post-construction cleans are quoted by square footage, the scope of the work done, and how much residue is present — a single repainted room and a gut renovation are very different jobs. We quote free after seeing the space or photos, with no fixed published rate.

Questions

Post-Construction Cleaning, answered

: Construction residue is fine, pervasive, and clings to every surface and interior, so it takes more passes, more time, and dust-appropriate methods. It is a heavier job than even a deep clean of the same square footage.
: Usually in passes. We do a first clean once the bulk dust settles, then a detailed final clean closer to move-in so we catch residue that settles afterward. We coordinate the final clean with your move date.
: Yes — sticker and label removal from windows and fixtures, adhesive residue, and spot-removal of paint flecks and drywall dust are part of the job.
: Yes. New builds carry factory film, stickers, and settling dust that one quick clean will not resolve. We treat them like post-construction work and make them genuinely move-in ready.
: Often. We can coordinate with your contractor on timing and hand the finished space back to the homeowner clean. Call (949) 402-7425 to set it up.

Service areas

Post-Construction Cleaning across North & coastal OC

A home that feels cared for.

Tell us about your home and we’ll send a free post-construction cleaning quote.

(949) 402-7425