Construction cleaning, rough clean to final clean

Just before the handover of a new build or after a renovation, every flat looks the same: protective film on the floor, tape residue around the door frames, a fine layer of construction dust on every surface, and the last paint spatter from the decorators that only shows up on close inspection. Before anyone can move in, all of that has to go, and in the right order, or the work ends up being done twice.

Construction cleaning is a different job from a normal clean because the soiling itself is different. Cement haze on tiles, sealant residue on window glass, drilling dust in every gap. Using the wrong tool here scratches a newly laid floor or a brand-new pane of glass fast.

What construction cleaning covers

The work normally runs in two stages. The rough clean follows straight after the main building work finishes and clears out construction debris, packaging, protective film and tape, so the rooms are walkable and ready for the trades doing the finishing work. The final clean follows shortly before handover and brings floors, windows, bathrooms and kitchen to a condition that can actually be moved into. That includes removing paint spatter and mortar traces, polishing window glass without scratching it, and thoroughly cleaning the bathroom and kitchen, which usually collect the most dust during the build.

Where construction cleaning commonly goes wrong

The most common mistake is scheduling too early. If the final clean happens before every trade has genuinely finished, new marks appear afterwards and the work has to start over. That is why we agree the date directly with site management rather than relying purely on a date fixed in advance on a calendar. A second issue is stubborn residue, cement haze on tiles or sealant on glass, which only comes off with the right tool and technique without damaging the surface underneath. A third is the sheer variety of flooring on a single site: parquet, fine porcelain tile and carpet often sit in the same unit and each needs a different cleaning method that should not be applied interchangeably.

Protective measures from the build itself matter too. Floor protection film and coverings that shielded parquet or tiles during the renovation have to come off without leaving adhesive residue behind. Fine dust from sanding work settles not only on floors but on ventilation grilles, lampshades and the tops of cupboards, spots that get missed in a surface-level clean. We work systematically from top to bottom, so dust disturbed while wiping down ceilings or light fittings ends up on the floor and gets cleared away together at the end, rather than settling back onto surfaces already cleaned.

Who this is for

Construction cleaning suits building contractors and general contractors who need to hand over flats or buildings on schedule, as well as private clients taking over their new home who want it genuinely move-in ready, not just swept. Trades businesses that have no cleaning capacity of their own after a larger renovation are regular clients too.

Architecture firms and site managements responsible for several clients at once often come to us as well, looking for a partner who reliably hits deadlines without needing the process explained from scratch every time. What matters most to them is that the cleaning is ready exactly when the handover date with the future residents is fixed, even if the build schedule before that shifted more than once.

How the quote works

After a site visit or a discussion with site management, we establish whether a rough clean, a final clean, or both are needed. The quote is based on floor area, level of soiling and number of rooms. For larger construction projects with several units we bring in partner firms as needed, so the handover date holds even with a tight window.

Area covered

We take on construction cleaning across canton Schwyz from our base in Siebnen, across the Zürcher Oberland from our second location in Hinwil, and across the Wil SG area from our third location in Wil, working with partner firms on larger projects. For construction projects with multiple stages spread over weeks or months, we plan each cleaning appointment together with site management in advance, so every stage finishes at the right moment.