Post-Construction

Post-Construction Cleaning in New Jersey

Construction dust keeps settling for days. We clean for that, not around it.

A kitchen mid-renovation, with new cabinetry masked under protective sheeting

About this service

What post-construction cleaning actually involves

The work is finished, the crew has gone, and the space isn't usable. Fine gray dust on every surface, adhesive on the windows, paint speckle on the hardware.

Here's what catches people out: drywall dust stays in the air for hours. Clean a renovated space once and it looks wrong the next morning. That's not poor work — it's how the dust behaves.

So we plan for a return pass once it settles. We also match our method to the finish, because new hardwood, fresh grout and polished concrete each need different handling.

Who it is for

Who we work with

  • General contractors

    Final clean before client handover, scheduled to your completion date.

  • Remodelers

    Kitchen, bathroom and basement jobs where the work was contained but the dust wasn't.

  • Homeowners after a renovation

    The trades have left and the space is finished but not livable. We fix that.

  • Commercial fit-outs

    Office and retail build-outs cleaned ahead of occupancy.

What's included

We normally work in stages. Which ones you need depends on the job and what the trades already removed. We quote this on site — a phone quote for this work is guesswork.

Stage 1 — debris removal

  • Leftover debris and packaging cleared to your container
  • Nails, screws and offcuts collected
  • Heavy dust pulled off floors and ledges
  • Protective coverings and masking removed
  • Stickers and labels off windows, fixtures and appliances

Stage 2 — dust removal, top down

  • Ceilings, light fixtures and fan blades
  • Vents, registers and return covers
  • Walls wiped where the finish allows
  • Door frames, door tops and trim
  • Baseboards hand-wiped
  • Window frames, sills and tracks
  • Outlets and switch plates
  • Cabinets inside and out, including tops and toe kicks
  • Shelving and built-in storage

Stage 3 — final detail

  • Paint speckle removed from hardware and glass
  • Adhesive and caulk residue removed
  • Interior glass, both sides, including frames
  • Fixtures, faucets and hardware polished
  • Appliances inside and out
  • Grout haze removed from new tile
  • Floors cleaned to suit the finish

Stage 4 — touch-up before handover

  • A return visit once the dust settles, usually 24–48 hours later
  • All horizontal surfaces re-wiped
  • Glass and mirrors re-checked
  • Floors re-cleaned
  • Final walkthrough with you or your site contact

Why Kamille's

What we bring to post-construction work

  • We plan for the dust to come back

    The touch-up pass is part of the quote, not a callback. One pass looks wrong the next morning and we'd rather say so up front.

  • We work to your stages

    Rough, final and touch-up are the stages your schedule already runs on. We fit into them.

  • Finish-aware floor cleaning

    New hardwood, unsealed grout and fresh vinyl each need different handling. The wrong method shows up months later.

  • Quoted on site

    The variable is the condition the trades left. Nobody can assess that over the phone.

Next step

Get a post-construction quote

Tell us the property type, roughly how big it is, and when you need it done. We’ll send you a price with a list of what’s included.

Where we work

Post-Construction Cleaning across our service area

Based in Northern New Jersey, with coverage confirmed against your address before we quote.

Questions

Post-Construction questions, answered

All questions
What does post-construction cleaning include?
Usually three stages: debris removal, a full top-down dust clearance, and a final detail pass covering glass, fixtures, adhesive and floors. Most jobs also want a touch-up visit a day or two later.
Why can't it be done in one visit?
Drywall dust stays airborne for hours. Whatever is in the air when we finish lands on your surfaces overnight. A touch-up pass after it settles is the only reliable way to hand over a clean space.
How is this different from a deep clean?
Different material and different method. Construction leaves abrasive dust, adhesive, grout haze and paint speckle on brand-new surfaces. Abrasive dust has to be lifted, not wiped, or it scratches the finish.
Can you work alongside our trades?
For debris removal, usually yes. For the final and touch-up passes it's counterproductive — any trade still working puts dust back on surfaces we just finished.
Do you remove construction debris?
We clear remaining debris to a container or collection point on site. We're not a disposal contractor, so hauling needs arranging separately. Tell us what's there and we'll say what we can handle.
How soon before handover should we book?
Book the final pass for after the last trade finishes, and the touch-up for the day before handover. Work backwards from the handover date, not forwards from completion.

Related

Commercial Cleaning

Offices, retail units and multi-tenant buildings, cleaned on a set schedule that works around your hours.

Deep Cleaning

A top-to-bottom clean that reaches inside appliances, behind furniture, and into grout, baseboards and vents.

Move-In Cleaning

A full clean of an empty property before you move in, reaching inside cabinets, closets and appliances while the rooms are still clear.

One Call Cleans All

Ready to talk about post-construction cleaning?

Tell us about the property and we’ll send you a quote for post-construction cleaning, with a list of what’s included.