A new office is not finished when the builders leave. Fine dust settles on every surface, so a final clean is the last step before the space is handed over. This checklist shows who does what and in what order.
What the contractor removes first
- Debris, packaging and leftover materials
- Heavy waste and anything hazardous
What the cleaning company does
- Remove protective sheeting and floor protection, and dispose of light debris
- Dust from the top down: ceiling fixtures, vents, ledges, shelves, then baseboards
- Clean window glass, tracks and frames
- Clean cabinets, counters, sinks and restrooms inside and out
- Wipe doors, frames, switches and handles
- Vacuum and mop every floor, with detail along the edges
- A final walk with the contractor or property manager
Timing
Book the final clean after painting and flooring are finished and before furniture and equipment arrive. A second light clean right before move-in catches dust that settles after the first one.
What to ask a vendor
Ask whether the quote is per project or per square foot, what is excluded, and whether a second visit is included. Doctor Clean quotes post construction work per project, because the condition of the space matters more than its size. See post construction cleaning.
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Related pages and guides
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