We all know how messy it gets post-construction period. Everything is considered so undone until all the nooks and crannies are detailed to perfection. It takes a lot to clear out all the dirt, debris, and hardware substances used during construction. You must give this article a read before you switch to hiring a Post-Construction Cleaning Crew.
Let’s talk about the cleaning phases first.
- Rough Interior Cleaning
- Thorough Interior Cleanup
- Thorough Exterior Cleaning
- Touch-up Cleaning
Before we read more about these phases, let’s have a look at the post-construction cleaning checklist that will help you prepare a cleaning estimate.
Bedrooms
- All Closets(in & out) must be cleaned
- All surfaces must be dusted(including walls & ceilings)
- Windows(inside & outside) must be washed and sanitized
- Carpets must be dusted and vacuumed properly
Kitchen
- All cabinets(in & out) must be thoroughly cleaned
- Ensure if Countertops are perfectly cleaned
- Sinks and Backsplash must be sparkly cleaned
- Windows(inside & outside) must be washed and sanitized
- Floor swept & mopped properly
Bathrooms
- Bathtub & Mirrors must be kept stain-free
- Toilets & Sinks cleaned properly
- Tiles must be washed and sanitized
- Floor swept & mopped properly
Along with it, all mirrors, doorknobs, and switchboards must be cleaned and air filters must be checked.
Rough Interior Cleaning
It is the first phase of the cleaning. Under this phase, massive dirt and debris are removed from the interior. Interior is cleaned with the brooming, and floors are prepared for carpeting or flooring. Rough interior cleaning is not the costlier one, and it would hardly cost you $0.10 to $0.40 per square foot.
Thorough Interior Cleanup
It is the second phase of the cleaning, and under this phase, we undertake the process of detailing the structure post-construction period. Thorough or Interior final cleaning involves sweeping all the floors, cleaning all windows, fixtures, or appliances, etc. It also covers cleaning air conditioning systems. Also, the second phase of cleaning is more expensive than the first one because it demands more cleaning supplies. It might cost you between $0.30 to $0.70 per square foot.
Thorough/Final Exterior Cleaning
This is the third phase of cleaning and under this phase, all the nooks and crannies of the exterior are detailed to perfection. Final exterior cleaning involves removing all the trash, debris(interior and exterior) from the construction site and washing all the exterior. This phase is the costliest of all as this also includes exterior window cleaning, gutter cleaning, and walkway cleaning. You could be charged in various ways- per square foot, per hour, or by an estimated fixed price for all the work.
Touch-up Cleaning
This is the fourth and last phase of cleaning. It is usually optional to hire a crew for touch-up cleaning. Also, touch-up cleaning is preferably executed after one week of final exterior cleaning in the account for any dust that may have settled. It would roughly cost you around $0.10 to $0.20 per square foot.
Additional Cost Factors
Overall cost varies from job to job, area to be covered for cleaning, and some additional cleanings. Also, it depends upon the size of the job as commercial cleaning services are always more expensive than residential cleaning services.
Cost estimates of Post-Construction Cleanups
You know that the price of post-construction cleaning entirely depends upon
- the size of the home or building,
- the type of the building,
- the condition of the building,
- the cost of supplies, and
- The level of service required.
For commercial post-construction cleaning purposes, rough interior cleanup might cost you $0.10 to $0.40 per square foot and thorough interior cleaning would cost you $0.30 to $0.70 per square foot. Exterior Cleanup is a little over the top as it would cost you $250-$700 if you want a nominal residential space to get cleaned. Extra window cleaning would cost you $3-$5 per window side. The price will increase automatically as the height increases. It means window cleaning charges for a fifth-floor building would be more than window cleaning charges for a window on the second floor. It is so because the risk of cleaning windows from the top of the building increases with height.
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