Post-Construction Cleaning Services in Washington, DC
Construction is done. Now for the dust—everywhere. Our post-construction cleaning removes the fine dust, debris, and residue that contractors leave behind, so you can finally enjoy your newly renovated space.
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Why Post-Construction Cleaning Requires Specialists
You've probably noticed: the dust left behind from construction isn't normal dust. It's finer, more pervasive, and seemingly endless. Wipe a surface, come back an hour later, and there's a new film of dust.
Construction dust—from drywall, sawing, sanding—is incredibly fine. It becomes airborne easily and settles into places regular cleaning never touches. It gets into your HVAC system and redistributes throughout the apartment every time the air kicks on. It coats the insides of cabinets, the tracks of windows, the grooves of flooring.
Contractors often do a basic cleanup—sweep the floors, wipe the major surfaces—but they're not in the business of detailed cleaning. Post-construction cleaning requires specific techniques, multiple passes, and attention to the unique hiding spots of construction dust.
What's Included in Our Post-Construction Cleaning
Our post-construction cleaning is a multi-phase process designed to remove construction dust and debris from every surface in your newly built or renovated space.
Kitchen
- Remove cobwebs
- Dust light fixtures
- Dust all windowsills, window frames, and ledges
- Dust blinds
- Dust ceiling fans
- Clean and dry sink and soap dish
- Clean countertops and backsplash
- Clean microwave (inside and outside)
- Clean stovetop, burners, and control panels
- Clean exteriors of large appliances (fridge, oven, dishwasher)
- Clean all light switches and doorknobs
- Spot clean cabinets and clean all handles
- Sweep, vacuum, and mop floors
- Clean oven hood vent
- Wipe down exteriors of all cabinets and drawers
- Wipe down all doors and door frames
- Dust and wipe down baseboards
- Sweep, vacuum, and mop pantry floor and wipe down shelves
- Wipe down insides of cabinets and drawers
- Clean inside closets and wipe down shelves
Bathroom(s)
- Remove cobwebs
- Dust light fixtures and shelves
- Dust doors, windowsills, and window frames
- Dust blinds
- Clean and dry shower and tub
- Clean and dry sink, countertops, and soap dish
- Clean all mirrors and glass
- Polish towel racks and toilet paper holder
- Clean inside, outside, and around toilet
- Clean all light switches and doorknobs
- Wipe down and disinfect cabinets
- Sweep, vacuum, and mop floors
- Scrub tile grout in shower
- Wipe down all doors and door frames
- Dust and wipe down baseboards
- Wipe down inside of linen closet and shelves
- Wipe down inside all cabinets and drawers
- Clean inside closets and wipe down shelves
Bedrooms
- Remove cobwebs
- Dust light fixtures
- Dust windowsills and window frames
- Dust blinds
- Dust ceiling fans
- Dust furniture, lamps, and lampshades
- Clean all mirrors
- Clean all light switches and doorknobs
- Sweep, vacuum, and mop floors
- Wipe down doors and door frames
- Dust and wipe down baseboards
- Clean inside closets and wipe down shelves
Living Areas & Common Spaces
- Remove cobwebs
- Dust light fixtures
- Dust windowsills and window frames
- Dust blinds
- Dust ceiling fans
- Dust furniture, lamps, and lampshades
- Clean all mirrors
- Clean all light switches and doorknobs
- Sweep, vacuum, and mop floors
- Wipe down doors and door frames
- Dust and wipe down baseboards
- Clean inside closets and wipe down shelves
When to Book Post-Construction Cleaning
1After All Trades Are Complete
Schedule after all construction work is done, final inspections complete, and no more dust-generating work will happen. Cleaning before construction ends means the dust comes right back.
2Before Final Punch List Walk
If you have a final walk-through with your contractor, having the space cleaned makes it easier to identify actual defects vs. dust covering them.
3Before Moving In
Don't unpack into construction dust. Schedule cleaning after construction completes but before your belongings arrive. You'll enjoy your new space immediately.
4After a Renovation Project
Kitchen remodel, bathroom update, or room renovation complete? Renovation dust migrates throughout the apartment. We'll clean the renovated space plus any areas affected by dust.
5New Development Move-In
Moving into a newly built condo? Developer cleaning is notoriously minimal. We make it actually livable.
Maintain Your Renovated Space
After the construction dust settles, keep it clean with regular service
Weekly
Best for busy homes and families with kids or pets
15% OFFBi-Weekly
Perfect balance of clean and value for most homes
10% OFFMonthly
Great for light maintenance and smaller spaces
Quarterly
A deep refresh every 3 months. Perfect for seasonal maintenance.
Life in DC moves fast. Between work, weekend brunches, exploring the city, and everything in between, who has time to clean? Our flexible scheduling lets you choose the frequency that fits your lifestyle. Need to skip a week or reschedule? No problem — just give us 24 hours notice.
Why DC Contractors & Homeowners Choose Solaris
We Understand Construction Dust
We know it's different from regular cleaning. We know it settles for days. We know it hides in vents, tracks, and crevices. We clean accordingly.
Multiple-Pass Process
We don't do one wipe and call it done. Our process includes rough clean, detail clean, and touch-up as needed because construction dust keeps settling.
Safe for New Surfaces
We know how to clean brand-new countertops, fresh paint, new flooring, and delicate fixtures without causing damage.
Contractor Partnerships
We work with DC contractors and developers who need reliable cleaning before closings. Ask about our contractor rates.
Post-Construction Cleaning Throughout Washington, DC
Locations
We proudly serve homes across the DC metro area.
What Our Customers Say
“Kitchen renovation left dust everywhere—even in rooms we'd sealed off. Solaris did multiple passes and eliminated every trace. The contractor's cleanup was nothing compared to this.”
Rebecca M.
Georgetown, DC
“Full gut renovation of our Bethesda home. Solaris came in after the contractor finished and made it livable. Inside all new cabinets, every surface, the vents—everything cleaned properly.”
Thomas K.
Bethesda, MD
“New construction condo, developer said it was 'move-in ready.' It wasn't. Dust in every vent, residue on windows, construction debris everywhere. Solaris made it actually ready.”
Laura S.
Capitol Hill, DC
“Bathroom remodel created more dust than I thought possible. It migrated throughout my apartment. Solaris cleaned not just the bathroom but traced the dust everywhere it went.”
William H.
Navy Yard, DC
“Basement finishing project. The drywall dust was unreal. Solaris understood construction dust is different—finer, more persistent. They did multiple passes until it was truly clean.”
Patricia R.
Arlington, VA
“Major renovation with marble installation. Solaris knew exactly how to clean new marble without damaging it. They removed all protective coverings, adhesive residue, everything. Beautiful result.”
Steven C.
McLean, VA
“Contractor finished our home addition and we couldn't use it—dust everywhere. Solaris transformed the space. We moved into the new rooms the same day they finished cleaning.”
Jennifer L.
Alexandria, VA
“Condo conversion from office space. Years of commercial use plus construction dust. Solaris handled the unique challenges and delivered a genuinely clean residential space.”
Michael B.
Dupont Circle, DC
“Historic home renovation with plaster dust—the worst kind. Solaris knew the challenge and prepared accordingly. Multiple cleaning passes, HVAC filters changed after. Thorough approach.”
Catherine W.
Chevy Chase, DC
“Built-in renovation created sawdust in every crevice. Regular cleaning wouldn't touch it. Solaris understood the scope and did a proper post-construction clean. Night and day difference.”
David P.
Logan Circle, DC
“Paint overspray on floors, drywall dust on everything, adhesive residue on counters. Solaris addressed each issue with the right approach. Contractors should take notes.”
Elizabeth T.
Foggy Bottom, DC
“We work with contractors who recommend Solaris. After seeing the results on our own home renovation, I understand why. They specialize in this and it shows. True professionals.”
Robert J.
Kalorama, DC
“Kitchen renovation left dust everywhere—even in rooms we'd sealed off. Solaris did multiple passes and eliminated every trace. The contractor's cleanup was nothing compared to this.”
Rebecca M.
Georgetown, DC
“Full gut renovation of our Bethesda home. Solaris came in after the contractor finished and made it livable. Inside all new cabinets, every surface, the vents—everything cleaned properly.”
Thomas K.
Bethesda, MD
“New construction condo, developer said it was 'move-in ready.' It wasn't. Dust in every vent, residue on windows, construction debris everywhere. Solaris made it actually ready.”
Laura S.
Capitol Hill, DC
“Bathroom remodel created more dust than I thought possible. It migrated throughout my apartment. Solaris cleaned not just the bathroom but traced the dust everywhere it went.”
William H.
Navy Yard, DC
“Basement finishing project. The drywall dust was unreal. Solaris understood construction dust is different—finer, more persistent. They did multiple passes until it was truly clean.”
Patricia R.
Arlington, VA
“Major renovation with marble installation. Solaris knew exactly how to clean new marble without damaging it. They removed all protective coverings, adhesive residue, everything. Beautiful result.”
Steven C.
McLean, VA
“Contractor finished our home addition and we couldn't use it—dust everywhere. Solaris transformed the space. We moved into the new rooms the same day they finished cleaning.”
Jennifer L.
Alexandria, VA
“Condo conversion from office space. Years of commercial use plus construction dust. Solaris handled the unique challenges and delivered a genuinely clean residential space.”
Michael B.
Dupont Circle, DC
“Historic home renovation with plaster dust—the worst kind. Solaris knew the challenge and prepared accordingly. Multiple cleaning passes, HVAC filters changed after. Thorough approach.”
Catherine W.
Chevy Chase, DC
“Built-in renovation created sawdust in every crevice. Regular cleaning wouldn't touch it. Solaris understood the scope and did a proper post-construction clean. Night and day difference.”
David P.
Logan Circle, DC
“Paint overspray on floors, drywall dust on everything, adhesive residue on counters. Solaris addressed each issue with the right approach. Contractors should take notes.”
Elizabeth T.
Foggy Bottom, DC
“We work with contractors who recommend Solaris. After seeing the results on our own home renovation, I understand why. They specialize in this and it shows. True professionals.”
Robert J.
Kalorama, DC
Post-Construction Cleaning FAQs
Yes. Post-construction cleaning specifically addresses construction dust, adhesive residue, and new-build debris. It often requires multiple passes because construction dust continues to settle. Different mess, different approach.
Fine construction dust becomes airborne and continues to settle for several days after construction. This is normal. Some homeowners schedule a touch-up cleaning a few days after the initial clean.
Absolutely—and again a week or two later. Construction dust fills filters quickly. You may also want professional duct cleaning if significant construction occurred with the HVAC running.
We can carefully remove paint drips from hard surfaces if they'll come up without damage. Heavy paint or caulk issues may need to be addressed by your contractor.
It depends on scope and condition. A bathroom renovation might take 2-3 hours. A full gut renovation might take 6-10+ hours (sometimes across multiple visits).
Yes. We work with DC contractors, developers, and property managers who need reliable cleaning before closings or move-ins. Contact us about partnership rates.
Turn Your Construction Zone Into a Home
You've waited through months of renovation. Don't spend another day living with dust. Let us finish what your contractor started and make your new space move-in ready.