Representative review
“The renovation looked finished until sunlight showed dust across every cabinet. The crew worked through the cabinetry and fixtures, and the room finally felt ready to use.”
Post-construction cleaning
Post-Construction Cleaning in Philadelphia, PA
The reset that turns a finished build into a move-in-ready home — fine construction dust, paint splatter, adhesive residue, and grout haze that regular cleaning can't touch, handled with HEPA equipment and care for delicate finishes.
About this service
Post-construction cleaning, done to inspection standard
Center City · Rittenhouse · Fishtown · Northern Liberties · Queen Village · South Philly · University City · Old City · Fairmount · West Philly · Mount Airy
Just wrapped a renovation or new build in Philadelphia? Fine dust, paint splatter, and construction grime settle into every surface and air return — and regular cleaning simply can't handle it. Since 2021, Hometress has done post-construction cleanups across Rittenhouse, Fishtown, and Northern Liberties, leaving spaces genuinely move-in ready.
Our crews come equipped with HEPA-capable vacuums, industrial gear, and microfiber systems that capture fine particles instead of pushing them around. We coordinate with contractors and project managers for final inspections, protect delicate finishes like vintage tile and reclaimed wood, and document the finished result. Every cleaner assigned to a post-construction project is background-checked, and Hometress carries general liability insurance that may cover damage from a cleaner's negligence.
Why Hometress
Why Philadelphia builders choose our post-construction cleaning
- HEPA dust extractionHEPA-capable vacuums and microfiber systems capture the fine particles construction leaves in every surface, vent, and air return — not just the visible debris.
- The hard residue, removedPaint splatter, adhesive residue, grout haze, and stickers cleared with the right pH-appropriate cleaners — safe on natural stone, marble, and delicate finishes.
- Coordinated with your contractorWe work with contractors and project managers around the build schedule and final walkthrough, so the space is inspection-ready on time.
- Background-checked cleanersHometress connects you with background-checked, independent cleaning professionals, and carries general liability insurance that may cover damage from a referred cleaner's negligence. Terms and exclusions apply.
- Built for Philadelphia homesWe know row homes, hardwood, radiators, exposed brick, and period finishes — and what landlords and renters here expect.
- White Glove GuaranteeIf something isn't right, tell us within 48 hours. We review every concern and make it right — a re-clean of the affected area, or a credit or refund on that portion.
What's included
What a post-construction clean covers
A complete, top-to-bottom dust-out and detail — from hauling the last of the debris to polishing the hardware before the final walkthrough.
Larger projects get a complimentary in-person walkthrough; for smaller jobs we'll quote from photos. Either way the price is flat before we start.
Debris & dust
- Leftover debris & construction waste removed
- Fine dust extracted from every surface
- Cabinets, fixtures & baseboards
- HVAC returns & ventilation attended
Residue & finishes
- Paint splatter & adhesive residue
- Grout haze cleared
- Window glass, tracks & frames
- Interior & exterior cabinet degrease
Final touches
- Hardware & fixtures polished
- Woodwork & delicate finish care
- Carpet & floor cleaning
- Natural stone & marble pH-safe clean
From build to handoff
The final stretch, handled in three clear steps
Once the construction work is finished, the space still needs a careful dust-out and detail before the walkthrough or move-in.
- Scope the cleanupSend photos for a smaller job or arrange a complimentary in-person walkthrough for a larger project, then approve the flat project quote before work begins.
- Coordinate the handoffHometress works with your contractor or project manager around the build schedule and final walkthrough, with delicate finishes and project priorities identified in advance.
- Clear the construction behindThe crew removes remaining debris, extracts fine dust, clears paint, adhesive, and grout residue, and details the fixtures, cabinetry, windows, floors, and ventilation.
Custom scope · flat quote approved before work begins
Backed by the White Glove Guarantee
If it's not right, we make it right.
Tell us within 48 hours. We review every concern and make it right — a free re-clean of the affected area, or a credit or refund on that portion.
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- On recurring plans, the same cleaner returns when available.
- All-in pricing held from booking to receipt.
- Easy to skip, swap, or pause without a phone call.
Representative review
“Our contractor coordinated the final walkthrough with Hometress. They cleared the grout haze from the new tile and documented the finished rooms for us.”
Representative review
“I was worried about the reclaimed wood after the renovation. They treated it carefully while handling the paint spots and fine dust around the rest of the space.”
Site logistics
Why Philadelphia Residents Choose Our Post-Construction Cleaning Services
Philadelphia job sites add logistical work that doesn't appear on a cleaning checklist. Narrow streets, stair-only access, loading rules, and occupied buildings affect when equipment arrives and how the cleaner moves through the site. Share those constraints with the project schedule so the clean can follow the dusty trades without colliding with deliveries, touch-up work, or a contractor's final punch list.
For multi-unit or multi-floor projects, the scope divides by handoff priority and the cleaner coverage adjusts to the confirmed deadline — the work is sized and sequenced once the site conditions are understood. Clear access, trade completion, and inspection timing give Hometress what it needs to propose a custom project quote and document each finished area for the closeout.
Access · trades · punch list · handoff
Closeout blind spots
Our Comprehensive Post-Construction Cleaning Services
Construction dust settles beyond the obvious floors and counters. It gathers on cabinet tops and light fixtures, inside deep closets, along window tracks, behind built-ins, and around registers and fans. Sticky marks can remain on trim and hardware even after the larger debris is gone. These are the places a bright final walkthrough exposes, so the detailed pass follows the residue into the edges of the finished room.
The method changes with the finish: woodwork may need careful hand cleaning, metal hardware a controlled polish, upholstery or carpet a suitable extraction method, and marble or natural stone a pH-appropriate product. Your cleaner identifies those materials during scoping and works within the approved project plan — and if residue has etched or stained a surface beyond cleaning, we flag it for the contractor rather than hide it.
High, low, behind, inside
The final handoff
From finished build to ready rooms
The clean moves from construction debris and fine dust to residue removal and the details that prepare the space for its final walkthrough.
- The dust-out
Leftover debris and construction waste are removed, then HEPA-capable vacuums and microfiber systems capture fine dust across surfaces, vents, and air returns.
- The residue pass
Paint splatter, adhesive residue, stickers, and grout haze are cleared with pH-appropriate cleaners suited to natural stone, marble, and delicate finishes.
- The room-by-room detail
Cabinets, fixtures, baseboards, window glass, tracks, and frames are cleaned after the construction residue is addressed.
- The finish work
Hardware is polished, woodwork receives careful attention, and carpets and hard floors are cleaned for the completed space.
- The final walkthrough
The finished result is documented and coordinated with the contractor or project manager for the inspection or handoff.
Custom project quote · flat before work begins
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Or book on the web →How is this different from a deep clean?
A deep clean resets a lived-in home. Post-construction cleaning handles what a build leaves behind — fine drywall dust in every vent, paint and adhesive residue, grout haze, and debris — using HEPA extraction and specialty cleaners a standard deep clean doesn't carry.
Do you coordinate with my contractor for the final inspection?
Yes. We work with contractors and project managers around the build schedule and final walkthrough, and document the finished result so the space is inspection-ready when it needs to be.
How is post-construction cleaning priced?
It's a custom per-project quote based on the size and condition of the space. We'll quote from photos for smaller jobs or do a free in-person walkthrough for larger ones — you'll have the quoted price before we begin.
Do you bring supplies and products?
Yes. Your cleaner arrives with professional equipment and eco-friendly, people- and pet-safe products. Have allergies or a product you'd rather we use — or avoid? Tell us and we'll honor it.
Do I need to be home during post-construction cleaning?
Not necessarily. Hometress can coordinate the project with your contractor or project manager and work around the final walkthrough, so you do not need to supervise the cleaning itself. For larger projects, the in-person walkthrough is the place to identify delicate finishes and confirm priorities. Smaller jobs can be scoped from photos before the flat project quote is approved.
When should post-construction cleaning happen?
Schedule it after the renovation or build has reached its finished state and before the final inspection, walkthrough, or move-in. Hometress coordinates with contractors and project managers around that handoff. The clean addresses remaining debris, fine dust, paint splatter, adhesive residue, and grout haze, then details floors, fixtures, cabinetry, windows, ventilation, and delicate finishes for the completed space.
How are post-construction cleaners vetted?
Every Hometress cleaner is background-checked, and Hometress carries general liability insurance that may cover damage from a cleaner's negligence. For a post-construction project, that vetted crew follows the agreed scope while handling fine dust, construction residue, hardware, flooring, and delicate finishes. The service is also covered by Hometress's make-right guarantee if an area does not meet the agreed standard.
What if I'm not happy with the clean?
Tell us within 48 hours. We review the concern and make it right — a free re-clean of the affected area, or a credit or refund on that portion. That's the White Glove Guarantee.
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Ready when you are
Just finished the build? We'll handle the dust.
Send a few photos or book a walkthrough, and we'll come back with a custom per-project quote to make the space move-in ready.