How Much Does A Builders Clean Cost?

Smart Janitorial
3 days ago
4 min read

Post-construction cleaning costs $1,000 on average, and most businesses pay somewhere between $375 and $1,500.

In this guide, we’ll dive into post-construction cleaning costs so you can get your business into tip-top shape.

Factors That Determine How Much Does A Builders Clean Cost?

Professional cleanup after a big construction job can vary quite a lot in price, partially because there are so many factors that can influence your total.

Size

The size of the construction job will play a big role in your cleanup costs, and many professionals will even charge you for the work based on square footage. You can use the table below to get a sense of your total expected cost based on the size of space you need cleaned:

Project Size (Sq. Ft.)	Average Cleanup Cost Range
500 - 1,000	$375 – $1,000
1,000 - 2,000	$1,000 – $1,500
2,000 - 5,000	$1,500 - 2,250
5,000 - 10,000	$2,250 – $3,500
10,000 - 20,000	$3,500 - $5,000
20,000+	$5,000+

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Labor Costs

Labor will make up the large majority of your post-construction cleaning costs, often accounting for around 90% or more of the total. Therefore, anything that increases the amount of labor required will have a big impact on the total cleaning cost. Some things that can drive up your prices include:

Removal of debris, which requires bagging, hauling away, and dumping
Furniture that your cleaners need to work around or under
Multiple stories that you need cleaned
A variety of materials that need cleaning, like cloth couches, carpets, wood floors, stainless steel, and more
Additional square footage you need included in the cleaning

Material Costs

Your total cleanup price will vary based on the type of materials your professional uses, which will depend on the debris and types of surfaces they are cleaning. The table below includes some usual prices for commonly used cleaning supplies by professionals after a construction job, as well as average prices.

Material	Cost
Contractor bags	$30 for 50
Dust masks	$3 for 5
Window cleaner	$4
All-purpose cleaner	$6
Wood floor cleaner	$12
Grout cleaner	$10
Countertop cleaner	$10

In most cases, these costs will be included in your total project cost. However, if you know your project will demand more of a specific material, you might need to adjust your project cost estimate accordingly.

Accessibility

In most cases, accessing a new construction project at its completion will be easy. But, if you finished a top floor remodel or a basement renovation project, your cleaning company may charge extra because it will take more time and effort to move up and down stairs, especially with cleaning tools and supplies.

Accessibility charges might bring your total significantly higher if your professional needs to carry large debris up or down stairs.

Type of Cleaning

There are many different types of construction projects, and the construction you’re having done will determine the type of cleaning you’ll need. Typical post construction cleaning can include:

Carpet cleaning
Exterior cleaning
Floor waxing
HVAC duct cleaning
Interior cleaning
Touch-up cleaning
Window cleaning

Disposal Costs

In most cases, you will need your cleaners to haul away drywall, excess trim, and leftover debris from the construction work if your contractors missed something or if they left behind additional materials for replacements and touch-ups down the road. In that case, you might need your construction cleanup pricing to include hauling away junk.

Small-scale junk disposal costs should cost you between $100 and $300, although your total could go up to around $800 depending on how much debris you have on site and whether you rent a dumpster or hire a large dump truck to take your trash away.

New Construction vs. Renovation

The type of construction project will determine how extensive of a cleaning you'll need, as well as how easy it is for your cleaners to reach all areas of your business or home. On average, you can expect to pay a bit less for new construction cleaning than you would after a large-scale renovation.

During a renovation project, dust, dirt, and debris can track through your home or business and blow into areas that aren’t even part of your renovation, so it’s a good idea to pay for an entire site cleaning after any construction project. New construction cleaning rates are lower because there’s no furniture and no belongings throughout the site to interfere with the cleaning process.

Now that you know how much does a builders clean cost you should book a walk through with one of our professional representatives.

Why Choose Smart Janitorial?

We’ve completed over 3,000 post construction cleaning jobs across Los Angeles and Orange County. From houses, offices to retail stores, we know how to clean fast, safe, and right.

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