Post-Construction Cleaning: What GTA Contractors Need to Know

Post-construction cleaning is the difference between handing over a punch-list-ready project and one the client walks through with a Kleenex. Here's how the pros in the GTA think about it — three phases, honest pricing, and the drywall-dust reality no one tells you.

The three phases (and why one clean is never enough)

1. Rough clean. During drywall/paint — bulk debris, big-item removal, sweep. $0.18–0.35/sq ft.
2. Final clean. After trim and paint — every surface wiped, floors mopped, glass cleaned, fixtures polished. $0.45–0.85/sq ft.
3. Touch-up clean. 3–5 days after final, before hand-over — fresh dust that settled from HVAC and traffic. $0.15–0.30/sq ft.

The drywall-dust myth

"One good vacuum and we're done" is wrong. Drywall dust is hydroscopic — it recirculates every time the HVAC runs, resettling within hours. That's why the touch-up phase exists. Skip it and you'll get callbacks.

What good post-construction crews bring

HEPA vacuums (not shop vacs), microfiber only (not cotton), extendable poles for high ceilings, non-abrasive glass cleaners for new low-E windows, and a checklist that includes screw-hole caulking spots and light-fixture insides.

Pricing realities in the GTA

• Custom home 3,500 sq ft: $2,800 – $4,600 across all three phases.
• Kitchen + bath reno: $650 – $1,400 depending on finish level.
• Commercial fit-out 5,000 sq ft: $3,500 – $6,500.

Cheaper quotes almost always skip the touch-up phase.

Booking around your schedule

Post-construction cleaning is fixed-crew, day-of work — we block a full crew, so we need 5–10 days notice for a final clean. Rough cleans can be booked with 48 hours. Our post-construction service covers residential, commercial, and industrial builds across the GTA.

Frequently asked questions

Do you carry commercial liability insurance?

Yes — $5M commercial general liability, WSIB, and workers' comp. Certificates provided on request.

Can you clean while trades are still on site?

For rough cleans, yes. For final and touch-up, we need the site trades-free to prevent recontamination.

Do you supply garbage removal?

Small debris and bagged waste, yes. Full construction debris (drywall pieces, offcuts, palettes) needs a separate disposal bin.

Serving your area

We deliver this service across the GTA, Lower Mainland, and all major Canadian metros — including Toronto, Mississauga, Brampton, Vaughan. See our full list of service areas or request a free quote.