Cleaning after renovation: approach, planning and costs
Construction dust is everywhere. This is how you tackle cleaning after a renovation: rough and fine, the order, what it costs and when to outsource.
A renovation is finished, but the dust is far from it. Fine construction dust gets into every crevice and returns after a single mopping. With the right approach you’ll get rid of it in one go.
Why construction dust is so troublesome
Dust from plaster, concrete and sanding is fine. It lingers in the air for a long time and then settles everywhere. A regular vacuum cleaner without a good filter blows some of it back into the room.
Coarse and fine: two rounds
- Rough cleaning: remove rubble and debris, vacuum coarse dust (preferably with a construction dust extractor), remove film and tape.
- Fine cleaning: wipe all surfaces from top to bottom, frames, doors, interior cupboards, sanitary ware, windows, and finally the floors (mopping several times).
Checklist
- Ventilation grilles and extraction dust‑free
- Radiators, skirtings and door thresholds
- Power sockets and switches (careful, dry)
- Inside of cupboards and drawers
- Lime and cement splashes on tiles and sanitary ware
- Windows and frames, including the recesses
- Floors wet several times
How much does it cost?
The price varies greatly depending on the size and how much dust and debris there are. Therefore, post your job with photos: cleaners and cleaning companies then see exactly what needs to be done and provide a suitable price. For smaller jobs also a book end‑of‑tenancy cleaning per hour (€ 34,90 per hour).
