Homeowners after an extension
The trades have finished and the house is still coated in dust.
Builders cleaning
After Builders Cleaning
After builders cleaning is the full internal clean of a home or site once the trades have left. It is for owners, landlords and site managers who need fine dust, debris and marks removed before furniture, photos or a handover. Builders Clean quotes the visit across the UK. Send the quote form or message on WhatsApp.
Who it is for
When to book After Builders Cleaning
Landlords between works and a let
You need the property presentable before viewings or inventory.
Main contractors at handover
The client walk-round is booked and the site still looks like a workshop.
Variants
How people ask for this job
First clean
Heavier dust, skirtings, frames, floors and wet areas after the build.
Return visit
A second pass once snagging trades have been back through the door.
With a sparkle afterwards
Book the heavy clean first, then a sparkle once the last fixer has gone.
Included
- Fine dust on skirtings, sills, radiators and inside empty cupboards
- Kitchen and bathroom sanitary ware, splashbacks and fronts
- Hard floors washed and carpets vacuumed where they are already fitted
- Internal glass, frames and tracks
- Marks on switches, doors and light fittings
- Debris bagged if it is small enough to carry out with the clean
Limits
- We do not hire skips or remove rubble, plasterboard offcuts or soil
- We do not clean while plaster is still wet or trades are still sanding
- We do not offer end-of-tenancy inventory cleans as a substitute for a builders clean
- High external glass needs safe access agreed in the quote
How it works
How the visit runs
The order is the same every time so dust is not wiped into a paste or walked back onto a clean floor.
- 01
Walk the finished site
We confirm what is dust, what is still wet, and what is a snag for the builder rather than a cleaning job.
- 02
Remove loose debris
Small offcuts and packaging go out first so they are not ground into floors.
- 03
Detail then floors
High-to-low: ceilings edges, joinery, wet rooms, then floors last.
- 04
Check handover light
We look again in raking light, where fine dust still shows.
Cost
What changes the quote
You receive a quote for this property. We do not publish a flat price, because two houses with the same bedroom count can take very different time.
Quoted
Floor area and how many kitchens and bathrooms
Quoted
How heavy the plaster or sanding dust is
Quoted
Paint spots, silicone smears and label residue
Quoted
Whether carpets are already down
Quoted
Stairs, loft hatches and awkward access
Quoted
A sparkle visit booked after snagging
Problems
What people notice first
The usual problem is a house that looks wiped but still films every surface white. That is fine plaster or sanding dust, not ordinary housework. People also ask us in when the kitchen is fitted but the rest of the site is still gritty, or when a landlord cannot photograph the rooms.
Prep and after
Before we arrive, and the day after
Book after the sanding and the wet trades have stopped. Move furniture back only after the clean. Keep windows open for a few hours so any remaining dust in the air can settle, then a quick vacuum the next day catches what lands.
How long it should last
A proper first clean should leave the property ready to live in. Dust can reappear for a day or two as air settles, which is why many people book a short sparkle after snagging rather than expecting one visit to survive another week of drills.
FAQ
Questions about this visit
What is included in an after builders clean?
The visit covers fine dust, small debris, kitchens, bathrooms, internal glass, joinery and floors in the rooms agreed on the quote. It is the clean after the trades, not a skip or a decorating job.
When should I book the after builders clean?
Book it for when sanding, plastering and the main fitting are finished. If a plumber or electrician still has to return, plan a sparkle afterwards so their dust is not left behind.
How is this different from a sparkle clean?
The after builders clean takes the heavy film and debris. A sparkle clean is the lighter final pass once that film has gone and the last trades have left.
Can you clean if there is still rubble in the garden?
We clean the internal finished areas. Rubble, soil and bulk waste need a waste carrier, not a cleaning visit. Tell us on the form if the inside is clear.
Will one visit be enough?
Often yes, if the trades have truly finished. If people are still cutting and sanding after we leave, dust will return and a second visit is the honest answer.
Related
Other visits that sit beside this one
Sparkle Cleaning
The lighter final pass once the heavy builders dust has already gone.
Dust & Debris Removal
Fine dust and the small debris a broom leaves behind.
Full Property Clean
The whole finished home, not a single room.
New Build Handover Clean
The clean before keys, snagging photos or a developer handover.
Areas we cover
Builders cleaning across the UK
A sample of the counties and cities on this site. Open any of them for local detail, or browse the full list.
Quote this After Builders Cleaning
Tell us the property, what the trades have finished, and when you need it. We reply by email or WhatsApp.
Prefer a message
Use WhatsApp if you already know the date and the rough size. There is no phone number published on this site.
Message on WhatsApp
Next step
Ready for the dust to be gone?
Book a builders clean for a finished home or fit-out. Send the quote form, or message on WhatsApp if the date is close.
