Cost Guide · Post-Construction

How Much Does Post-Construction Cleaning Cost?

Post-construction cleaning is priced on scope and phase, not a flat fee. Here's how the number is built for a new build or remodel.

Published July 5, 2026 ~4 min read Reviewed by Maid VIP
Los Angeles & Ventura County
Post-construction cleaning cost at a glance
Project typePer sq ftRecent 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
What moves the price
Total square footage · how much drywall and sanding dust was left behind · the number of bathrooms, cabinets, and fixtures to detail · whether interior glass is included · how many phases the site needs — rough, detail, and final.
Homes price higher per square foot than commercial space. An open-plan office cleans faster than a residence with multiple baths and cabinetry to detail individually. Interior glass and windows are quoted separately on residential projects.
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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.

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