Post-Construction Cleaning in Peterborough

The clean that turns a finished build into a building people can move into.

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A finished build is not the same as a finished space

The trades are gone, the debris bin has been hauled away, and the space looks done from the doorway. Then somebody runs a hand along a door frame, opens a supply diffuser, or catches the light on a pane of new glass, and the project starts to look unfinished again.

That is the gap post-construction cleaning closes. Fine dust from drywall, concrete, and sanding travels into every part of a building and settles where nobody thinks to check. Left there, it dulls new finishes, gets into equipment, and gives the first visitors a poor impression of work that was done well.

We clean new builds and renovations for contractors, owners, and property managers in Peterborough and the Kawarthas towns we serve, from single-suite fit-ups to whole floors.

The detail pass

The exact scope is set with you before the crew arrives.

  • High dusting: ceilings, exposed structure, ductwork, sprinkler heads
  • Air vents, diffusers, and return grilles cleaned and vacuumed out
  • Light fixtures, lenses, and trim cleaned
  • Walls wiped down, with scuffs, adhesive, and paint flecks removed
  • Door frames, hardware, ledges, and baseboards detailed
  • Interior and exterior glass, frames, and tracks, including label residue
  • Millwork, casework, shelving, and cabinet interiors
  • Washroom fixtures, partitions, mirrors, and dispensers
  • Kitchen counters, sinks, and appliance interiors
  • Hard floors swept, scrubbed, and given their first finish
  • New carpet vacuumed thoroughly and extracted where needed
  • Electrostatic disinfection before occupancy, where called for

Where our work sits in the project

Construction cleaning is normally described in three stages, and knowing which one you are asking about saves confusion at quoting time.

The rough stage runs alongside the trades: debris clearing to keep the site workable, usually handled by the people doing the building. The final clean is the detail pass once the work is complete and the site is clear, and it is where the dust actually leaves the building rather than moving around it. The touch-up clean is the last short pass before handover or opening.

We will tell you exactly which stages your quote covers, and say so plainly if something needs to happen first. Size, stage, and condition are what set the number, as how commercial cleaning is priced explains.

Getting to occupancy ready

Cleaning before occupancy does more than make a space presentable. Dust left in the building is dust that gets stirred back up on the first day anyone works in it, so taking it out now does quiet work for the air in every room.

It protects the work as well. Grit under a chair caster scratches a brand new floor, dust drawn into fans and IT equipment shortens their life, and residue on new glass is harder to remove a month later. Cleaning before anyone moves in is the cheapest moment to deal with it.

How it works

  1. Request a quoteTell us the size of the space, the stage it is at, and your handover date. It takes about two minutes.
  2. Free on-site walkthroughWe walk the site, agree the task list and the access plan, and price the scope. No pressure, no obligation.
  3. We handle the restOur own crew does the work to the agreed list, and the visit is logged in your client portal.

Why ServiceMaster Clean of Peterborough

No subcontractorsEvery clean is done by our own trained, vetted, in-house teams.
Insured and bondedFull general liability insurance, WSIB coverage, and bonded staff.
Vetted, identifiable staffOur people pass police background checks and wear uniforms and ID badges on site.
Locally ownedPeterborough born, with management you can reach directly when a date moves.
Service guaranteeIf it is not right, we make it right.

Related services and industries

Commercial window cleaningLabel residue and construction film on new glass Commercial floor careFirst clean and first finish on new hard floors Janitorial and office cleaningThe ongoing program once the doors open Office and corporate cleaningFit-ups, tenant improvements, and whole floors Retail and plaza cleaningNew stores and units before opening day Manufacturing and industrial cleaningPlant expansions and new warehouse space

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between a rough clean, a final clean, and a touch-up?

A rough clean happens while the trades are still working and is mostly debris clearing to keep the site workable. The final clean is the detail pass once the work is finished: every surface, fixture, pane of glass, and floor, plus the dust that settled along the way. A touch-up is the short pass right before handover, after the last trade has been through.

Why is construction dust harder to clean than ordinary dust?

It is finer and it gets everywhere. Drywall, concrete, and sanding dust drifts into duct openings, sits on light fixtures and door frames, and clings to fresh paint and new glass. It is easily disturbed too, so a space that looks clean is dusty again the next morning unless it was cleaned from the top of the room down.

Can you work to our project schedule?

That is the normal way this work runs. Post-construction cleaning sits in a narrow window between the last trade and the handover date, so we plan access and sequencing with whoever is running the project, and we can clean by floor or by zone.

Who should book the cleaning, the contractor or the owner?

Either, and we work with both. General contractors bring us in to deliver the space at the standard their contract calls for. Owners and property managers bring us in to confirm that what they are receiving is ready for staff, tenants, or the public. Scope is written down before we start.

Let's Keep Your Facility Looking Its Best

Backed by our service guarantee. If it's not right, we make it right.

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