Cleaning in OttawaPost Construction Cleaning in Ottawa is the detailed removal of dust, residue and leftover marks once building or renovation work is done. Your quote follows the size of the space, the stages you need and its condition.
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Scope
Building and renovation work leaves fine dust, drywall residue, paint marks, protective film and stickers on nearly every surface. Post Construction Cleaning, also called post-renovation cleaning, a builder’s clean or a final clean, is the detailed removal of that material after the trades have finished. The aim is a space ready for inspection, handover or move-in.
It is not construction work. Debris hauling, repairs and mould or hazardous-material work sit outside it.
Stages
No official standard defines these stage names, so compare written scopes, not labels. Which combination suits you depends on your schedule, the number of trades and how long the space sits before handover.
Done while trades are finishing, or just after they leave.
Done once all work is complete.
Done shortly before inspection or move-in.
Checklist
A surface-by-surface checklist, from ledges and fixtures to windows and floors. Ask any company which lines its quote includes.
Dust
Ontario’s guidance is to wash surfaces down with water or use a vacuum with a HEPA filter, and to avoid dry sweeping and compressed air (Ontario’s silica guidance for construction projects, section 4.2). It is written for worksites and workers, so it sets no rule for your home.
Health Canada’s advice for home renovations is similar: clean hard floors and surfaces with a wet cloth or mop and, if possible, use a vacuum with a HEPA filter (Health Canada’s DIY projects and renovations page).
The US EPA describes a HEPA filter as able, in theory, to remove at least 99.97% of airborne particles at 0.3 microns (US EPA, What is a HEPA filter?). That page covers air cleaners and HVAC filters, so it says nothing about how any particular vacuum performs.
Older residential properties
Testing for and removing asbestos or lead belongs to the owner and the renovation side of a project, not to a cleaning visit.
Who that applies to on your project is a question for your contractor or the Ministry of Labour. Ask your contractor whether testing was done before you book a clean.
Exclusions
These belong with the contractor or specialist who does that work.
Disposal of construction waste.
Paint repair, drywall repair or other finishing work.
A specialist job, separate from cleaning.
Testing for, or removal of, suspect materials.
Quote preparation
Six details help scope your quote accurately. Gather them, then request a quote.
Which trades are done and which are still to come.
Parking, stairs, elevator booking, and how to get in.
Whether water and power are on.
Whether construction waste and leftover materials are removed.
Your target date, plus any inspection or move-in deadline.
A few of each main area, especially the dustiest rooms and the floors.
Quote factors
Your quote follows the scope agreed with you, so this page lists no prices. For general guidance, see cleaning prices in Ottawa.
| Factor | How it moves the quote |
|---|---|
| Size | Floors and rooms add time. |
| Stages needed | Rough, final and touch-up each add a visit. |
| Dust, residue and finishes | Heavier build-up on delicate finishes takes longer. |
| Windows and floor types | Number and type of windows, and carpet versus hard floors. |
| Access and parking | Elevator booking and parking affect how a crew moves. |
| Timing | Working around other trades or an inspection date. |
| Extras | For example the inside of appliances. |
Because stage names vary, compare written scopes line by line before you compare totals.
Your inspection and handover dates decide it. One approach is a final clean before the inspection, then a touch-up for anything it finds. Send your dates with your quote request.
Readiness
General guidance for construction sites and homeowners. Your quote confirms the scope for your site.
Book after the trades have finished their work, or agree the dates in advance.
Heavy debris and waste should leave the work area before the clean.
Confirm power, water, parking and how cleaners will get in.
Recent work
Photos from recent jobs. Each pair shows the same spot before and after the clean.
More services
Other services that often follow a build or renovation.
FAQ
Send the details from the quote list and we will scope the clean with you. See our service areas for coverage.
