Construction leaves a fingerprint on every surface in the space: fine drywall dust in the vents, caulk residue on glass, label adhesive on fixtures, bootprints across the new flooring. A general cleaning crew is not kitted for that job. Post-construction is its own trade, with its own equipment and its own pass structure.
The work runs in stages. A rough pass once the heavy trades clear out. A detail pass before the walk and punch. A final touch-up right before keys go to the tenant. Each stage has a different checklist.
Post-Construction Cleaning for St. George businesses
Post-construction cleaning in Washington County usually gets scheduled in two phases: rough clean after trades leave, then a final detail wipe before occupancy. Expect fine dust to keep settling for a few days.
A typical post-construction cleaning schedule
| Task | Cadence |
|---|---|
| Debris and packaging out | Rough pass |
| Dust every horizontal and vertical surface | Rough and detail passes |
| Vents, diffusers, fixtures and covers | Detail pass |
| Windows, frames, tracks and glass | Detail pass |
| Adhesive, label and overspray removal | Detail pass |
| Floor finish prep and last wipe | Final pass before move-in |
This is the starting specification. After the walk-through, the provider adjusts the cadence to how your building actually operates.
What the scope normally covers
- Debris, packaging and leftover material removed
- Vents, light fixtures and diffusers wiped
- Window frames, tracks and glass detailed
- Label, adhesive and overspray removed
- Floors prepped for the specified finish
- Final walk-through touch-up
The final task list and cadence get specified between you and the provider when the quote gets written up.
Where requests tend to come from
Businesses across the St. George metro send us post-construction cleaning requests, from St. George, Washington, Hurricane, Ivins, Santa Clara, La Verkin and the surrounding towns. See all areas.