Cost Guide · Post-Construction
How Much Does Post-Construction Cleaning Cost?
Post-construction cleaning runs about $0.35–$0.55 per sq ft — roughly $1,000 for a 2,400 sq ft home — for a full HEPA fine-dust removal. Here’s what that covers and why the equipment matters.
| Project type | Per sq ft | Recent project |
|---|---|---|
| ResidentialHomes after a remodel or new build — baths, cabinetry, and fixtures detailed one by one | $0.35–$0.55 | 4,950 sq ft — $1,850 |
| CommercialOffices and retail — open-plan space, interior glass, and restrooms | $0.25–$0.40 | 6,000 sq ft — $1,750 |
How Post-Construction Cleaning Is Priced
Post-construction cleaning is generally priced per square foot or as a project quote, and it runs higher per square foot than a standard clean because the scope is different — fine construction dust in every crevice, debris removal, and detailed finishing. A service minimum applies to smaller remodels.
Typical Ranges
Post-construction work commonly falls around $0.35–$0.55 per square foot for a home, and $0.25–$0.40 for commercial space — an open-plan office simply cleans faster than a residence. Heavy debris, multiple phases, or estate-level finishes push either higher. A modest remodel might be a few hundred dollars; a full new build or whole-home renovation runs well into four figures. The condition and stage of the space matter as much as its size.
Phases & the Price
Larger projects are cleaned in stages — rough, final, and touch-up — and each phase is its own scope and cost. A smaller remodel may only need one thorough final clean; a new build often needs all three. Quoting the phases you actually need keeps the cost right-sized.
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What Drives the Cost
- Square footage & stories — more space, more surfaces, more dust.
- Debris & dust level — how much the trades left behind; see what's included.
- Phases needed — rough, final, and/or touch-up.
- Finishes — natural stone, fine millwork, and delicate surfaces need specialist care.
Getting a Quote
Because scope depends on the size, stage, and phases of the project, the most accurate quote comes from a short description (and ideally photos). For comparison with residential pricing, see house cleaning cost in Los Angeles.
Published ranges like the ones above are rare locally: in our 2026 price-transparency study, only 4 of 46 established Los Angeles and Ventura County cleaning companies posted any rates at all.
Quick Answers
How much does post-construction cleaning cost?
Post-construction cleaning in Los Angeles & Ventura County runs roughly $0.35–$0.55 per square foot for a residential fine-dust deep clean. As a real example, a 2,400 sq ft two-story Beverly Hills home after driveway construction was quoted at $1,000 for a full HEPA fine-dust removal throughout the interior. Larger projects scale up — a 4,950 sq ft home ran about $1,850.
What does post-construction cleaning include?
It’s a top-to-bottom fine-dust removal: HEPA vacuuming of all floors, surfaces, and closet interiors; damp-wiping of walls, baseboards, vents, and fixtures; inside cabinets left ready to restock; oven and refrigerator detailed; and full descale of kitchen and bathrooms. Removal of construction debris and protective sheeting is the contractor’s responsibility, not the cleaner’s.
Why does post-construction cleaning need HEPA filtration?
Fine construction dust is too small for a standard vacuum, which recirculates the finest particles back into the air. HEPA-filter vacuums capture them instead — which is why post-construction work is priced above a regular deep clean and why the professionals we refer bring HEPA equipment to these jobs.
Is interior window cleaning included in post-construction cleaning?
It’s usually a separate line, because construction dust settles heavily in window tracks and sills. In the Beverly Hills example above, cleaning all 17 interior window units — tracks and sills included — added $250 to the $1,000 interior clean.
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