Everything you need to know about post-construction cleaning — from industry fundamentals to detailed checklists and pricing guides. Built from 43 years of hands-on experience.
Start here to understand construction cleaning from the ground up.
Complete guide to the three phases of construction cleanup — rough, final, and touch-up — and why each phase matters.
Read Guide →The differences between rough clean and final clean phases, when each happens, and what's included in each.
Read Guide →A deep dive into rough cleaning, final cleaning, and touch-up cleaning — timing, scope, and deliverables for each phase.
Read Guide →Detailed checklists used by professional construction cleaning crews.
Room-by-room checklist for the rough clean phase — everything from debris removal to HVAC protection.
Read Checklist →The comprehensive final clean checklist — 100+ items covering every surface, fixture, and detail before move-in.
Read Checklist →What building inspectors and GCs look for during final walkthrough. How to clean to pass every time.
Read Guide →Industry pricing, bidding strategies, and business operations.
How post-construction cleaning is priced — per square foot, flat rate, and hourly models. What affects cost and typical ranges.
Read Guide →What to look for, questions to ask, red flags to avoid, and how to evaluate bids from construction cleaning contractors.
Read Guide →What should be in a construction cleaning contract — scope, pricing, insurance, change orders, and payment terms.
Read Guide →OSHA requirements, safety protocols, and insurance for construction cleaning.
OSHA requirements, PPE, hazard awareness, fall protection, and chemical safety for post-construction cleaning crews.
Read Guide →General liability, workers' comp, and COI requirements for construction cleaning — what GCs require and minimum coverages.
Read Guide →Detailed guides on specific cleaning tasks and project types.
Methods, tools, and best practices for cleaning windows after construction — sticker removal, paint overspray, hard water stains.
Read Guide →Types of construction debris, removal methods, disposal regulations, recycling, and dumpster management on job sites.
Read Guide →How commercial post-construction cleaning differs from residential — scale, crew management, floor care, and project coordination.
Read Guide →Why and how to clean HVAC systems after construction — duct protection, filter replacement, and air quality testing.
Read Guide →Cleaning and protecting hardwood, tile, concrete, LVP, and carpet in new builds — product selection and damage prevention.
Read Guide →Dunnington General Maintenance has been delivering expert post-construction cleaning since 1983. Serving Dayton, Springfield, Middletown, Hamilton, Cincinnati, Columbus, and surrounding areas.
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