Post-build cleaning

Post-build cleaning across Canary Wharf.

After the builders leave, the property is full of fine construction dust that bonds to surfaces. Standard cleaning won't shift it. We connect you with vetted Canary Wharf specialists who handle post-build properly.

10+ years across the Docklands cleaning trade · Vetted local specialists · Mon to Fri 9 to 5 response within the hour

What it is

What post-build cleaning covers.

Post-build cleaning is the specialist clean of a property after construction, renovation, or refurbishment work has finished. The dust generated by trades (cutting plasterboard, sanding wood, drilling masonry) is finer than household dust and bonds to surfaces through static electricity. Standard cleaning does not shift it. Specialist post-build kit does.

The work covers every reachable surface in the property: walls, ceilings, floors, fittings, glass, tiles, sockets, vents, rails, and tracks. Builder's marks on glass and tiles, paint splatter on floors, sealant residue, and mortar splashes are all part of the scope.

Post-build cleaning is typically the last job before handover to the customer, the landlord, the homeowner, or the new tenant. It is what makes a finished build feel finished.

When you'd need this

When post-build cleaning is the right call.

Almost any construction job big enough to bring in trades for more than a day needs a proper post-build clean. The scenarios below are the most common.

  • Extension build complete and ready for the family to move back in.
  • Loft conversion complete and ready for handover.
  • Full kitchen refit, including new appliances and new flooring.
  • New-build handover from a developer to the buyer. Sometimes covered by the developer, sometimes the buyer arranges it.
  • Full refurbishment of a flat or house before sale or re-let.
  • Commercial fit-out complete and ready for the business to move in.
  • Bathroom refit, especially where tiling and plumbing have generated heavy dust and residue.
  • Painting or decorating job complete across multiple rooms.

The work

What a post-build specialist actually does.

Post-build cleaning is a top-down, every-surface clean. The specialist works systematically through the property, room by room, in a sequence that does not re-contaminate cleaned areas.

Vacuuming uses HEPA-filtered equipment rather than domestic vacuums. Domestic vacuums recirculate fine dust back into the air; HEPA-filtered units capture it. Every reachable surface is vacuumed, including walls, ceilings, light fittings, and rails. Construction dust on a ceiling falls when the property warms up, so missing it means the customer cleans again in two weeks.

Hand-wiping covers every surface and fitting after vacuuming. Damp microfibre on most surfaces; specialist solutions for glass, tiles, and stainless steel. Cracks, sockets, and vent grilles are wiped individually.

Builder's marks (plaster splashes on tiles, paint flecks on glass, sealant residue on worktops, mortar smears on floors) come off with appropriate chemistry. Razor blades are used on glass where dried paint or sealant has set hard. Specialist marble or stone treatment where the floor is natural stone.

Windows are cleaned inside and out where access allows. Window tracks are vacuumed and wiped. Internal vents and extractor fan grilles are removed, vacuumed, and re-fitted.

Floors are the last stage: thorough vacuum, then mop or polish appropriate to the flooring type. Carpet that has been protected during the build is vacuumed and steam-cleaned if needed. Sanitation is verified before the property is signed off.

  • HEPA-filtered vacuuming of every surface, including walls, ceilings, fittings.
  • Hand-wiping after vacuuming with appropriate chemistry per surface.
  • Builder's mark removal: paint, plaster, sealant, mortar.
  • Window cleaning inside and out where access allows.
  • Window tracks, vents, and extractor fan grilles cleaned individually.
  • Appropriate floor treatment: vacuum, mop, polish, or carpet steam-clean.
  • Final sanitation verified before handover.

Process

From end of build to ready for handover.

1. You tell us about the build

Quick form, photos of the finished build if possible, the scope (extension, refit, full refurb, new-build handover), and your timeline. The wizard captures what the specialist needs.

2. We connect you with the right specialist

Mon to Fri 9 to 5 we call within the hour. For post-build cleaning the lead is a vetted specialist team that covers the Docklands and travels to the job, handling commercial and domestic post-build work. Further vetted teams are available as alternates.

3. Specialist quote and schedule

The specialist quotes based on property size, scope, and timeline. Post-build cleans are usually one to three days depending on size. They can be scheduled before handover so the property is ready for the customer or new tenant.

4. Clean and sign-off

The specialist cleans the property top-to-bottom, with a final walk-through with you (or the builder, if they are coordinating) before sign-off. The property is ready for handover.

Why come through us

Skip the cleaning quote chase.

Builders sometimes include post-build cleaning in their scope. Often they don't, and the customer is left arranging it themselves in the last week of the build when everything else is also being arranged.

When you come through us, the cleaning is scheduled to fit your handover date. We brief the specialist on the scope before they call, so the quote you get is on the actual property, not a guess.

We've worked with the post-build specialists for years. We know which team is fastest for a domestic refurb versus which one is best for a commercial fit-out. The match matters when the handover date is fixed.

It costs you nothing. The specialist quotes you (or the builder, if they are paying) directly. We are paid by them after the job.

Pricing

How post-build cleaning is priced.

Post-build cleaning is priced by property size, scope, and condition. A 2-bed flat after a kitchen refit might be a few hundred pounds. A full-house refurb or commercial fit-out can run into the low thousands. The specialist quotes after seeing photos or walking the property.

Some builders include post-build cleaning in their original scope. If yours did, check what level it covers. Many builders' included cleans are a sweep, not a proper post-build clean. If the customer wants the property genuinely ready for occupation, a specialist clean is what gets it there.

We never add a markup. The price the specialist quotes is the price you pay.

Our partners

The Docklands specialists we work with.

We connect post-build cleaning customers with three vetted Docklands specialist partners. We've worked with all three for years and we choose the right one for each case based on certifications, availability, and the specifics of the job.

For post-build cleaning we connect you with a vetted specialist team that covers the Docklands and East London and handles commercial and domestic post-build work. They have the HEPA-filtered kit and the team size to handle multi-day post-build jobs at scale.

Also available as alternates: A vetted specialist team we have worked with for years, with a response within the hour. A vetted specialist team that covers the Docklands and travels to the job, DBS-checked and insured.

You don't choose the specialist yourself. On our call after you submit the form, we'll match your case to the right partner based on certifications, current availability, and the specifics. You pay the specialist directly. We never add a markup.

Related specialist services

Post-Build Cleaning cases often overlap with other specialist work.

Specialist cases rarely fit one category cleanly. If your situation involves more than one of the services below, mention it on the form. We'll match you to a specialist who handles both, or connect you with two partners working together.

  • Fire damage cleaning. Post-fire rebuilds often need a full post-build clean once the structural work is complete. The same specialist often handles both.
  • Severe mould removal. Water damage during construction (burst pipes, ingress through partly-finished roofs) can leave mould that needs treatment before handover.
  • Cleaning after pest control. Construction work sometimes uncovers existing pest infestations that need clearing before final post-build cleanup.

FAQ

Post-Build Cleaning FAQs

Common questions about post-build cleaning in Canary Wharf.

Should the builder include post-build cleaning in their quote?

Sometimes they do, often they don't. Many builders include a sweep or a basic clean as part of their original scope. That is rarely the same as a proper post-build clean. If the customer wants the property ready for handover without doing more cleaning themselves, a specialist post-build clean is usually the right call.

How long does a post-build clean take?

It depends on size and scope. A 1-bed flat after a kitchen refit can be a day. A 4-bed house after a full refurb is typically two to three days. A commercial fit-out can take a week. The specialist confirms the timeline on the quote.

Can the clean happen while snagging is still being done?

Usually no. Snagging generates new dust and the post-build clean has to be redone. We recommend booking the clean for after snagging is complete, even if that pushes the customer's move-in date by a day or two.

What's the difference between a post-build clean and a deep clean?

A deep clean is for an occupied or recently-occupied property and focuses on grease, grime, and lived-in residue. A post-build clean is for a finished build and focuses on construction dust, builder's marks, and every-surface sanitation before first occupation. Different kit, different chemistry, different scope.

Do you clean windows externally too?

Where access allows, yes. Ground floor and ground-accessible windows are cleaned externally as part of the standard scope. Upper floors require external access (cherry picker, scaffold, or window-cleaning team) which the specialist will quote separately if needed.

New-build handover from a developer. Is post-build cleaning the developer's job?

Usually yes, but the level varies. Many developers include a "final clean" that is the builder's sweep, not a proper post-build clean. If the snagging list includes dust on light fittings, paint splatter on glass, or mortar marks on floors, a specialist post-build clean is what gets it cleared.

Commercial fit-out post-build clean. How is it different?

Scope and scale, mainly. Commercial fit-outs typically involve larger floor areas, more glass, more custom fittings, and a fixed handover date for the business. The specialist scales the team accordingly. Often done overnight or over a weekend to fit the business's move-in timing.

Across the Docklands

Post-Build Cleaning across the Docklands.

The specialists we connect customers with cover all of the Docklands and East London, including the 12 areas we serve for end of tenancy cleaning. If you also need a standard EOT clean of the same property, the area pages below cover that side of the work.

Ready when you are

One call. The right specialist. Sorted.

After the builders leave, the property is full of fine construction dust that bonds to surfaces. Standard cleaning won't shift it. We connect you with vetted Canary Wharf specialists who handle post-build properly. The form below is the fastest way. If you'd rather just talk, the phone is open.

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