What's Included in a Post-Construction Clean? (Jacksonville FL)

A post-construction clean covers drywall dust on every surface, paint and adhesive overspray on windows and fixtures, debris in vents, and grime inside every cabinet and window track — done in three phases that take a space from "active job site" to move-in ready. It's not regular cleaning; the dust alone from a single drywall job will find its way into your air vents and settle back onto surfaces days later if the cleanup isn't done right.

Here's how the three phases break down:

Phase 1: Rough Clean

Bulk debris removal — leftover materials, packaging, large dust piles, and anything the construction crew left behind. This gets the space from "active job site" to "empty room with a dust problem."

Phase 2: Detail Clean

Every surface gets wiped down. Walls, ceilings, window frames, light fixtures, inside cabinets, inside vents. This is where the real labor is. Drywall dust settles on everything — and we mean everything. A detail clean catches what a rough sweep misses by a mile.

Phase 3: Final Polish

The inspection-ready pass. Floors polished, glass streak-free, fixtures gleaming, hardware spotless. This is what makes the space actually livable or ready for the client walkthrough. No dust haze. No gritty countertops. Done right.

Here's the actual scope of work. Every post-construction job is different, but these are the tasks we handle on nearly every project in Jacksonville.

• Drywall dust removal from all surfaces, ledges, and HVAC vents
• Paint splatter and overspray removal from windows, frames, and fixtures
• Adhesive and sticker residue cleanup from glass, tile, and hardware
• Floor cleaning and polishing — tile, hardwood, LVP, concrete
• Window and glass cleaning, interior and exterior where accessible
• Fixture detailing — faucets, handles, outlets, switch plates
• Cabinet and drawer interiors wiped clean
• Baseboard, door frame, and trim wipe-down
• Light fixture and ceiling fan cleaning
• Final debris sweep and haul-out of remaining construction waste

The goal is simple: hand the client or homeowner a space that's ready to furnish and live in. No second-guessing, no lingering dust.

Post-construction cleaning is priced by project scope, not by the hour. The amount of dust, debris, and detail work determines the quote — not a stopwatch. Here's what Jacksonville jobs typically cost as of 2026.

Every project is scoped individually. We look at square footage, the type of construction work done, how much drywall dust and debris is present, and what surfaces need attention. Send us photos or give us a call and we'll have a firm number for you — usually within a few hours.

For an estimate on your project, visit our post-construction cleaning page.

Windows are the single most common complaint after a build, because they are where construction residue is most visible once the light hits them. Post-construction window cleaning is a different job from normal window washing, and it is worth knowing what should be covered.

What Gets Removed

• Protective film and sticker residue — new windows ship with manufacturer labels and film that leave adhesive behind
• Paint overspray and primer specks — scraped off glass at the correct angle so the pane is not scratched
• Silicone and caulk smears from sealing around the frame
• Drywall and concrete dust bonded to the glass, which smears badly if someone tries to clean it with a normal wet cloth first
• Window tracks and sills — vacuumed out before wiping, since these fill with grit and screws during a build
• Frames, screens and hardware wiped down

Why It Is Priced Separately on Larger Jobs

On a single-room remodel, windows are part of the detail clean. On a new build or a whole-home renovation with a lot of glass, they are usually quoted separately, because scraping every pane is slow work and the risk of scratching new glass means it cannot be rushed.

If you are a general contractor putting cleanup out to bid, you need a scope of work rather than a description. Here is what a defensible post-construction scope should specify, and what we put in writing before a job starts.

The two items that cause the most disputes are debris responsibility and exterior glass. Settle both in writing before anyone starts and the rest of the job tends to run clean.

We work directly with Jacksonville builders, GCs and remodelers, bill the company rather than the homeowner, and can work around your trades' schedule. Send us the project scope for a firm quote.

It depends on three things: the scope of the construction project, how much dust and debris is present, and whether there's paint or adhesive that needs removal.

A single-room bathroom renovation might take half a day. A full new-build home with drywall dust in every vent, paint on every window, and adhesive on every fixture? That's a full day or more.

We use a multi-pass approach — rough clean first, then detail, then final polish. Each pass catches what the previous one couldn't. Trying to do it all in one sweep is how dust ends up settling back onto "clean" surfaces overnight. The multi-pass method prevents that.

When we quote your job, we'll give you a realistic time estimate along with the price. No surprises on either end.

Words only go so far. Here's what post-construction cleaning actually looks like on real jobs we've completed in the Jacksonville area.

A staircase covered in drywall dust from a full home build — every step, every railing, every crevice coated in fine white powder. After our three-phase process: spotless treads, clean railings, no dust residue. Ready for the homeowner to walk through without leaving footprints.

A kitchen after a full remodel — construction debris on the floor, dust on every cabinet surface, film on the new countertops, adhesive residue on the fixtures. After cleanup: move-in ready. Countertops you can actually set a plate on. Cabinets you can fill without wiping them out first.

We have more examples on our gallery page — including post-construction before and after photos from jobs across Jacksonville.

The process is straightforward. Call us or send photos of the job site, and we'll give you a firm estimate — typically within a few hours. No back-and-forth, no vague "it depends" pricing.

Here's how most contractors and homeowners work with us:

1. Send us photos of the space (text or email works) or call (904) 469-1035
2. We review the scope and send back a flat-rate quote
3. Pick a date that works with your project timeline
4. We handle the cleanup — you handle the final walkthrough

If you're a contractor who needs regular post-construction cleaning across multiple job sites, we can set up an ongoing arrangement. Same quality, same crew, consistent results.

Ready to get your project cleaned up? Visit our post-construction cleaning page to get started.