Use the room straight away
Move furniture back in without everything getting a coating of dust.
Quoted per job
After builders clean
The builders have finished, but the dust hasn't. We clear the fine layer that gets onto every ledge, frame and floor so you can actually use the room.
- Homeowners after an extension, kitchen fit or redecoration
- Landlords finishing a refurbishment before re-letting
- Builders and decorators who want to hand over a clean job
Getting a room back after the work is done
Building dust is finer than household dust and it keeps coming back: it settles, gets disturbed and settles again. An after builders clean works from the top of the room down so it isn't just moved around — ledges, frames, doors, radiators and switches first, then kitchen and bathroom fittings, then floors last. Tell us what work was done and how many rooms were affected, and we'll plan the time around it.
Building work creates a very fine dust that ordinary cleaning moves around rather than removes. It sits on top of door frames, inside light switches and along every skirting board, and it reappears a day after you think you've got rid of it.
An after builders clean works from the top of each room down so the dust is taken away, not just pushed to the floor. We'll ask what work was done — plastering, a new kitchen, redecorating, new floors — because each leaves a different kind of mess. Floors are done last, and hard floors can be given a proper clean once the dust has gone.
Why book after builders
Top-down method
High surfaces first, floors last, so the dust is removed rather than redistributed.
Hand over a finished job
Builders and landlords can hand over a room that looks as good as the work that went into it.
What's included
What after builders covers
Your quote confirms the exact list for your property. Anything under add-ons is priced separately.
Included
- Fine dust cleared from ledges, sills, skirting, frames, doors and radiators
- Switches, sockets, handles and fittings wiped clean
- Kitchen worktops, units, sink and appliance exteriors cleaned
- Bathroom suite, tiles, mirrors and fittings cleaned
- Hard floors vacuumed and mopped, working edge to edge
- A final pass once the first layer of dust has settled
Add-ons
- Paint specks lifted from glass and hard surfaces where it's safe to do so
- Inside windows, frames and sills
- Carpet and upholstery cleaning once the dust is gone
- Inside cupboards and appliances
Checklist
Dust and Residue Removal
- Fine dust lifted from accessible horizontal surfaces
- Dust-prone ledges, skirting, frames, and visible edges cleaned
- Protective films, decorating residue, and light build residue addressed where suitable
- Rooms cleaned with a focus on making the space ready to use again
Checklist
Kitchen and Bathroom Finishing
- Kitchens and bathrooms given a detailed finishing clean after works
- Taps, sinks, sanitaryware, splash zones, and visible surfaces cleaned
- Floor dust and residue reduced to improve final presentation
Checklist
Floors and Room Presentation
- Vacuuming and mopping where appropriate for the floor type
- Attention to room edges and traffic routes where dust settles heavily
- Goal is a more controlled, presentable finish rather than a light builder sweep
How it works
What happens on the day
- 1
Tell us about the work
What was done, which rooms, what the floors are, and whether the trades have fully finished.
- 2
Get a quote
After builders cleans are priced per job, based on rooms and how much dust and residue there is.
- 3
Top to bottom
Frames, ledges and fittings, then kitchen and bathrooms, then floors.
- 4
Second pass
Surfaces are checked again once the first layer of dust has settled.
Prices
After builders clean prices
Every after builders clean is different, so we price it once we know what work was done, how many rooms were affected and what the floors are.
What affects the price
- What building or decorating work was done
- How much dust and residue is left
- Number of rooms affected
- Floors, windows and finishing extras
Before we arrive
- Make sure the building work is finished — dust from ongoing work will settle again
- Remove leftover materials, tools and rubble
- Tell us if any surfaces are newly painted or sealed and still curing
- Let us know about electricity, water and access
Being honest about results
- We remove dust and light residue. Plaster splashes, grout haze, cement and heavy paint need a specialist or the trade who left them.
- Paint specks can be lifted from glass and some hard surfaces, but only where it's safe for the surface.
- If work carries on after our visit, the dust will come back.
Our work
Photos from recent jobs
Before and after
Sills and frames
After builders
Kitchen ready to use
After builders
New bathroom finished
Questions
After builders clean questions
When should I book an after builders clean?
Once all the building and decorating work has finished. If trades are still working, the dust will settle again after we've gone.
How is it priced?
Each after builders clean is quoted on its own, based on what work was done, how many rooms were affected and how much dust and residue there is.
Can you remove paint splashes and plaster?
We can lift light paint specks from glass and some hard surfaces where it's safe. Heavy plaster, cement, grout haze and large paint splashes need the trade who left them or a specialist.
Often booked together
Deep cleaning service
One-off top-to-bottom cleaning for kitchens, bathrooms, living areas, edges and build-up.
About deep cleaningHard floor cleaning
Tiles, grout, vinyl and laminate cleaned in kitchens, bathrooms and hallways.
About hard floor cleaningCarpet cleaning
Room-by-room carpet cleaning for traffic marks, spills, stairs and landings.
About carpet cleaningOven and appliances cleaning
Ovens, racks, glass, hobs and extractors degreased, plus other kitchen appliances.
About oven cleaningBefore you book
Everything you might want to check first
Prices, checklists and answers to the usual questions, all in one place.
Price guide
Starting prices for every service, plus the package table for tenancy and deep cleans by bedrooms and bathrooms.
See the price guideWhat's on the checklist
Room-by-room lists of what each clean covers, so you can spot anything you need to add before you ask for a quote.
Open the checklistsQuestions people ask
Drying times, stains, deposits, access, parking and how the final price is worked out.
Read the FAQsOur promise
What we agree to before the visit, and what happens if something on the agreed list has been missed.
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