How Much Does Construction Cleaning Cost in Jacksonville? (2026)

Construction cleaning is priced differently than a regular house cleaning, and for good reason. Drywall dust gets into everything, paint and adhesive have to be scraped off the right way, and the space has to go from "jobsite" to "move-in ready" in a single push. A few factors decide what you'll pay for a Jacksonville construction cleanup.

Square Footage

This is the biggest driver. More floor area means more surfaces to detail, more glass to clear, and more dust that's settled into every vent and ledge. That's why a 500-square-foot bathroom addition and a 3,000-square-foot new build are priced on completely different scales.

How Much Dust and Debris Is Left

A tidy remodel where the crew swept up daily is a lighter job than a full gut where the dust is an inch thick on the baseboards. The condition the space is in when we arrive changes the time on-site — and the price.

Residential vs. Commercial

A finished home and a finished retail space need different things. Commercial buildouts often have more hard flooring, more glass storefront, and stricter timelines tied to an opening date. We price those separately from residential renovations.

Height, Windows, and Fixtures

High ceilings, lots of interior glass, and detailed fixtures (recessed lighting, custom cabinetry, tile work) all add time. Paint overspray on windows and grout haze on new tile are common after a build, and both take specialized work to remove without scratching the surface.

Phase: Rough Clean, Final Clean, or Both

A rough clean right after the trades leave is priced differently than a final detail clean before move-in. Larger projects often need both. More on that below.

Want a number specific to your project? See our post-construction cleaning service and send a few photos for a firm estimate.

Here are the ranges you'll typically see for professional post-construction cleaning in the Jacksonville area as of 2026. Every project is a little different, so treat these as a starting point — an accurate quote comes from a quick look at the space.

As a rule of thumb, per-square-foot post-construction cleaning in Jacksonville runs roughly $0.25 to $0.50 per square foot for a final detail clean, and less for a rough clean-only. Heavy dust, lots of interior glass, or a tight deadline push you toward the higher end.

"Construction cleaning" isn't one thing — it's up to three separate passes, and which one you need has a big effect on the cost.

Phase 1: Rough Clean

This happens after the major debris is out but before the final finishes go in. It clears the bulk of the dust and jobsite mess so the trades can do their final work in a cleaner space. It's the least expensive phase because it doesn't require fine detailing.

Phase 2: Final Detail Clean

This is the one most people mean by "post-construction cleaning." Every surface is wiped, floors are cleaned and polished, windows and glass are cleared of overspray and stickers, fixtures are detailed, and the fine drywall dust is removed from vents, ledges, and corners. This is the most labor-intensive phase and the biggest part of the price.

Phase 3: Touch-Up

For projects where there's a gap between the final clean and move-in — or after a final walkthrough kicks up a little dust — a light touch-up gets the space picture perfect for handover. It's the cheapest of the three because the heavy lifting is already done.

A single-room remodel usually needs only the final detail clean. A new build or a full renovation often needs a rough clean plus a final clean, which is why those projects land higher on the pricing table. See exactly what each phase includes.

The two aren't priced the same, because the work isn't the same.

Residential Renovations and New Builds

Homes tend to have more varied surfaces packed into a smaller footprint — kitchens, bathrooms, closets, trim, and cabinetry that all need hand-detailing. Pricing is usually per project for remodels and per square foot for new construction. A remodeled Jacksonville kitchen or a finished home addition falls into the ranges on the table above.

Commercial Buildouts

Offices, retail spaces, medical suites, and restaurant buildouts are usually priced per square foot, and the rate depends heavily on the flooring type, how much glass storefront there is, and how tight the opening deadline is. Commercial jobs also more often run on a two-phase schedule to work around inspections and final trades. If you're opening a space, our commercial cleaning team can quote the cleanup and set up ongoing janitorial service in the same conversation.

One thing that's the same for both: the price should be firm and in writing before anyone starts. Construction cleanup is exactly the kind of job where a vague "we'll see how long it takes" can balloon on you.

Post-construction jobs vary more than almost any other kind of cleaning, so a good quote takes a little bit of information. Here's how to get a number you can actually budget against.

What to Share

• Square footage of the area that needs cleaning (not the whole building if only part was renovated)
• A few photos — a wide shot of each main room tells us more than a paragraph of description
• The finish date and your move-in or handover deadline
• Whether the debris is out or still needs hauling
• Any problem spots — paint overspray, grout haze, adhesive, stickers on glass

What to Watch Out For

The two things that turn a fair quote into an expensive surprise are hourly pricing with no cap, and a lowball number from someone who never asked about the condition of the space. On a dusty build, an uncapped hourly rate almost always ends up higher than a flat per-project price. Get the number in writing, and get it after they've seen photos or the space.

For construction cleanups we quote a firm price after a few photos or a quick walkthrough, so you know exactly what you're paying before we lift a finger.

Construction cleanup is one of the jobs where reliability matters most — you've got a client walkthrough, a closing date, or an opening day riding on the space being spotless on schedule.

Pristine Cleaning Gurus is owner-operated, which means Laneshia is personally accountable for the result on every job. We're not a staffing agency sending whoever's free that day. We show up when we say we will, we work around your trades and your timeline, and we do a final walkthrough with you so anything that isn't right gets fixed on the spot.

We handle post-construction cleaning for new builds, home renovations, additions, and commercial buildouts across Jacksonville, Jacksonville Beach, Ponte Vedra, Fernandina Beach, Yulee, and St. Augustine.

Ready for a number? Get a cleanup estimate or call (904) 469-1035 and we'll walk through your project.