Post-construction and handover cleaning
Once the builders have gone, fine dust lingers in every rail and runner. We prepare the building for its provisional handover or its first occupants, lift building residue without harming the new materials, and tell you about anything we notice along the way.
This service is for you if…
- Contractors and developers ahead of the provisional or final handover.
- Private clients after a new build, renovation or conversion, before moving in.
- Architects and their clients who want the building handed over in impeccable condition.
- Shops and offices after a fit-out or refurbishment.
What we do
Building dust
- Vacuuming with a HEPA-filtered industrial vacuum
- Dust removed from walls, ceilings and floors
- Light fittings, cupboards, grilles and radiators
Builders’ residue
- Splashes of paint and smears of silicone
- Cement haze on tiles, using a product suited to the material
- Protective films, stickers, glue and tape marks on windows and kitchen units
- Traces of plaster
Glazing & joinery
- Glass, frames, windowsills and thresholds
- Blinds and roller shutters
- Doors, hinges and handles
Kitchen & bathrooms
- Every cupboard, inside and out
- Worktop, sink and appliances
- Tiles and grout, taps and shower heads
Optional extras: A first protective treatment for new parquet, natural stone or tiles, Exterior windows and facades at height, Cellar, garage and terrace
How we go about it
Choosing the moment
We plan the clean after the last works and before the handover or the move.
Knowing the materials
We ask which floors, tiles and joinery have been fitted, so that nothing is damaged.
In-depth cleaning
From top to bottom: dry dust removal first, then wet cleaning and residue removal.
Your report
On request, a report with photos of everything we noticed.
What shapes the price
No two jobs are alike. Your quote takes these factors into account:
- Surface area and number of rooms
- Amount of building dust and residue
- Number of windows and working height
- Floor coverings and finishes
- Handover date
Our methods
- HEPA vacuumingIndustrial vacuum cleaners fitted with a HEPA filter capture fine building dust instead of blowing it back into the room.
- Classic window cleaningWasher, squeegee and chamois leather: the time-honoured method for indoor and outdoor glass within safe reach, precise right into the corners.
- Microfibre & colour-coded zonesMicrofibre cloths and mops trap the finest dirt using very little water or product. Each zone (washrooms, kitchen, offices) has its own colour, so dirt is never carried from one room to the next.
Questions we often hear
When should handover cleaning be scheduled?
Once every trade has finished. If a painter or installer still has to come back afterwards, a second short visit is often needed.
Do I get a report for the handover?
On request, we list the defects we find, with photos. This report does not replace an expert’s assessment or the architect’s handover report.
You may also need
- Construction site cleaning during worksRegular cleaning of building sites, dust-free surfaces before PUR spraying, and waste sorting.
- Window & frame cleaningWindows, frames, conservatories and skylights, by hand or with pure water and a water-fed pole.
- Floor maintenance & floor treatmentVacuuming, mopping, machine scrubbing, stripping and sealing, matched to every floor type.
Get a quote for handover & first clean
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