Best-rated post construction cleaning near you

A full post-construction clean covers the three industry-standard phases: (1) Rough clean — debris, sticker and label removal, vacuuming heavy dust, sweeping; (2) Final clean — detailed wipe-down of every surface, glass, fixtures, cabinets in-and-out, appliance interiors, baseboards, vents, light fixtures, HEPA vacuuming; (3) Touch-up clean — done right before owner walk-through to remove fingerprints, footprints, and settled dust. Includes interior windows, tracks, and frames.

In South Florida, post-construction cleaning typically runs $0.30 – $0.75 per square foot for a full final clean, or $45 – $75 per labor hour. A 2,500 sq ft new home generally costs $900 – $1,800; a 10,000 sq ft commercial buildout runs $4,000 – $7,500. Pricing varies with debris volume, paint overspray, dust load, and how many phases (rough/final/touch-up) you need.

Crew rates in South Florida range from $45 – $75 per labor hour, depending on scope. Specialized work (high ceilings, scaffold needs, hazmat, paint scraping) can reach $85+/hr. Most pros prefer to bid by square foot or as a fixed project price after a walkthrough — hourly billing on post-construction projects often surprises clients because dust load is hard to estimate from photos.

Rule of thumb: 1 cleaner can complete roughly 400 – 600 sq ft per hour on a final clean. A 2,500 sq ft home with a 2-person crew usually takes 6 – 10 hours; a 10,000 sq ft commercial space with a 4-person crew takes 2 – 3 days. Heavy drywall dust, paint overspray, or sticker-laden glass can double the timeline.

Work top-down (ceilings → walls → floors), use TRUE-HEPA vacuums (not standard shop vacs — they recirculate fine dust), tack-cloth horizontal surfaces, microfiber instead of feather dusters, run air scrubbers with HEPA filters during cleaning, change HVAC filters before turning the system back on, and damp-wipe everything twice with 24 hours between passes — dust keeps settling for 48 – 72 hours after construction stops.

Essentials: TRUE-HEPA backpack vacuums (ProTeam, Sebo), HEPA shop vac for debris (Festool CT, Nilfisk), microfiber cloths and mops, scraper blades for paint and adhesive on glass, Goof Off / Goo Gone for sticker residue, neutral pH all-purpose cleaner (Spartan Damp Mop, Diversey Stride), Bar Keepers Friend for stainless, Sprayway glass cleaner with waffle-weave microfiber, magic erasers for scuffs, ladders/scaffolding for high-ceiling work, and N95 respirators for the crew.

By room: ceilings & vents (vacuum + wipe), walls (spot-clean), light fixtures and ceiling fans, baseboards and crown molding, all interior windows + tracks + frames, doors and hardware, HVAC vent covers, switch plates and outlets, cabinets in-and-out + drawers, countertops, sinks and faucets (descale), appliance interiors (oven, fridge, dishwasher, microwave), tile and grout, hardwood/LVP floors (vacuum then damp-mop), bathrooms (descale, polish chrome, sanitize), garage sweep, and exterior entry. Download our free PDF checklist below.

Look for: written 3-phase scope (rough, final, touch-up), HEPA equipment in their truck (ask for photos), W-2 employees with general liability + workers' comp insurance ($1M+), 4.7+ star Google reviews specifically mentioning new construction, and willingness to walk the job before quoting. In Boynton Beach and South Florida, Ruben Cleaning Systems offers free walkthroughs — call (561) 786-2039.

Five steps: (1) request a walkthrough quote — never accept a price from photos alone; (2) verify COI (insurance certificate) listing the GC/owner as additional insured; (3) confirm scope in writing — which phases (rough/final/touch-up), which surfaces (interior windows? exterior?), debris haul-off included or not; (4) lock the date BEFORE final inspection so dust settles; (5) schedule a punch-walk after the clean and budget 1 – 2 hours for touch-ups.

The fastest path: build relationships with general contractors, custom home builders, and commercial buildout firms — they award the same crew over and over. Tactics that work: drop physical capability statements at GC offices, attend local AGC and NAHB chapter meetings, list on BuildingConnected and Procore Network, and offer a free first walkthrough. Most established post-construction cleaners get 70%+ of work from 5 – 10 repeat GC accounts.

Use price-per-square-foot for predictable jobs ($0.30 – $0.75/sf in South Florida) or labor hours × crew rate + materials + 20% margin for messy ones. Always do an in-person walkthrough — measure actual cleanable area (not just GLA), photograph dust load and overspray, ask which phases the GC needs, confirm if exterior windows are included, and add 15% contingency for unexpected paint or adhesive removal. Submit on letterhead with a clear scope and exclusions list.

Core checklist: form an LLC, obtain $1M general liability + workers' comp + commercial auto insurance, buy 2 HEPA backpack vacuums + 1 HEPA shop vac + ladders + scaffolding rental account, source supplies from a commercial distributor (Imperial Dade, HD Supply), train crew on OSHA 10-hour Construction, build a 1-page capability statement, and door-knock 20 local GCs in your first month. Target $0.40/sf as your starting bid.

Yes — South Florida new construction and commercial buildout volume is strong, and most GCs outsource the final clean. Crew positions in Palm Beach County typically pay $18 – $25/hour with W-2 status. Ruben Cleaning Systems hires W-2 employees only and provides paid OSHA training — call (561) 786-2039 to apply or refer a candidate.