Post-Construction Cleaning vs. Deep Cleaning: What's the Difference?

Two reasons: (1) it takes much longer — 8-14 hours for a 2BR vs 4-8 hours for deep cleaning, because the two-pass method (rough then detail) handles bulk debris before fine dust; (2) the equipment is different — HEPA-filtered commercial vacuums, air scrubbers, and specialty microfiber systems cost more to operate than standard household equipment. The price reflects extra crew-hours and specialized tools.

You can, but the result is usually disappointing — fine construction dust gets exhausted right back into the air by standard vacuums, embeds into HVAC ducts, and keeps re-settling for 2-4 weeks. Customers who book deep cleaning post-renovation typically end up booking a second service within a month. The price gap is real ($500-$900 vs $300-$480) but post-construction is built for the actual problem.

After all contractors are 100% finished and any final inspections are passed — but before furniture is moved back in or new occupants move in. Booking too early means the cleaning gets undone by remaining work; booking after furniture is back in means we have to clean around it instead of getting clean access to baseboards, floors, and vents. Most clients book within the 3-7 day window after final contractor completion.

Yes — post-construction cleaning explicitly includes scraping paint flecks off windows and floors, removing adhesive residue from new appliances and fixtures, peeling tape and protective film off cabinets and surfaces, and cleaning fingerprints from finished trim and doorframes. These are all standard line items on the post-construction checklist that deep cleaning doesn't cover.

Realistically, fine construction dust keeps re-settling for 2-4 weeks even after a thorough cleaning because particles are trapped in HVAC ductwork, attic spaces, and wall cavities. Post-construction cleaning includes HVAC filter check, vent cleaning, and a recommendation to run the HVAC fan continuously with a high-MERV filter for 1-2 weeks. A follow-up light cleaning 2-3 weeks later is sometimes worth booking for very large renovations.

Same service, same checklist, same price tier. New construction has the same fine-dust problem as renovations (often worse, because the entire interior was built from raw materials) and uses the same two-pass method, HEPA equipment, and specialty checklist. We handle both under the same post-construction cleaning service.

Based on the typical price (2br) comparison above: Post-Construction Cleaning runs $300 - $480, while Deep Cleaning runs $500 - $900. The right way to evaluate cost isn't per-visit price alone — factor in best timing (Anytime vs After contractors finish, before move-in) and the cleanliness baseline you actually want. Most households who run the math end up choosing based on consistency over per-visit savings.

Yes — there's no contract or switching fee. Many customers start with one and adjust within the first 60 days as they see how the cadence and scope actually fit their household. Just message your assigned crew or update your booking and the schedule adjusts at the next visit. Note that the visit length will change from 4 - 8 hours to 8 - 14 hours, so we'll re-confirm your time window before the first switched visit.