After a long (and stressful) remodel, being told, “We’re done,” from your contractor is about the best phrase you can hear. Yet, especially in larger projects, too often you’ll discover that the space is not as clean as you’d hoped—there’s paint spots, the floors still have bootprints, trash was left behind, and nooks and crannies were neglected in the cleanup process.
Even if you have the time to clean the space yourself, you may miss a few spots or lack the right products to clean things like paint spots. Instead of dealing with post-renovation cleanup yourself, it’s a good idea to hire a professional cleaning company after a major renovation or new construction. Here are a few reasons why.
Many contractors assure their clients that they’ll clean up after themselves. So why do you still need to hire a post-construction cleaning company? While the crew may do their best to pick up, their specialty is construction, not cleaning. If you want to ensure that all the affected spaces are clean and safe from top to bottom, hiring a cleaning company with a post-construction specialty is the best choice.
It’s best to schedule your cleaning company at least a couple weeks before the end of the project, giving yourself enough time to reschedule if things get pushed out. Waiting to schedule until the project is wrapping up may leave your space dirtier for longer than you’d like, or you may have to delay cleaning if the project is extended. You’re also more likely to know exactly what will need cleaning in this stage of the project, as opposed to the beginning.
No matter what kind of renovation or construction you have done, there are a few overarching services that a cleaning company can provide after the contractors have moved on:
When you hire a company that specializes in remodeling cleaning services, their cleaners are familiar with the kinds of things that construction companies may have forgotten or overlooked. At Yost Cleaning, for example, our cleaners are armed with a special set of instructions for the best cleaning practices after a renovation or new build.
Depending on the situation, this can include:
In some cases, a homeowner may want to go above and beyond the typical post-renovation clean. For example, if you’ve had a project with a particularly high amount of sanding, you may want a cleaner to vacuum out the vents and air ducts. If you have small children or dogs, you might want a cleaning company to do an extra thorough job of clearing and sanitizing all floors and surfaces.
Then there’s the case of a family discovering that their construction crew did leave behind a few “surprises,” like paint dripped on new carpet or a difficult-to-remove adhesive left on a wall. In these cases, a professional cleaning company can bring out their tried-and-true methods and products to get things cleaned up quickly.
If you’re in the middle of a remodel in Northern Colorado, contact Yost Cleaning today to schedule your post-construction cleaning. We’ll make sure your new space is fresh and clean so you can get busy enjoying it.