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Cleaning After Building Work

Building dust is not ordinary dust. It is fine, abrasive, and it travels into every part of a property, long after the work itself has finished.

Deep cleaning in progress

A renovated property is not finished when the builders leave. Plaster and cement dust settles into every horizontal surface, works its way into cupboard runners and window tracks, and settles again a day later once the air moves. Paint spots, adhesive residue, silicone smears and protective film are all still in place.

That is why after-building cleaning is normally done in more than one pass. The first pass removes the bulk of the debris and dust; the second, once everything has settled again, is what actually makes the property usable. Trying to do it in a single sweep is the most common reason a renovated home still feels dusty a week later.

The work applies to any finished project: a full villa renovation, a reformed apartment, a new kitchen or bathroom, or a commercial space fitted out before opening. It also applies to smaller jobs, where the dust from one knocked-through wall has quietly reached the whole flat.

What is included

Dust and debris

  • Construction dust removed from all surfaces, high and low
  • Skirting boards, door frames, tops of doors and radiators
  • Window tracks, runners and hinges
  • Light fittings, switches, sockets and air vents
  • Floors vacuumed and washed repeatedly until clear

Residue and marks

  • Paint spots, plaster splashes and adhesive residue
  • Silicone smears along joints and edges
  • Protective film and stickers removed from glass, fittings and appliances
  • Labels and tape residue on new installations

Kitchens and bathrooms

  • Inside and outside of new units, drawers and wardrobes
  • New appliances cleaned inside and out
  • Tiles, grouting and worktops
  • Sanitary ware, screens and taps

Glass and outdoor areas

  • Windows cleaned inside, including frames and sills
  • Glass balustrades and interior partitions
  • Terraces and access routes used during the work

Good to know

It is worth booking this once the trades have genuinely finished. If painters or fitters return afterwards, the dust comes back with them, and the work has to be repeated.

Rubble, packaging and construction waste removal is a separate job and normally belongs to the builder. This service deals with dust, residue and finishing, not with clearing out material.

Tell us the size of the property, what kind of work was done and whether it was a full renovation or a single room. Those three things decide how the job is planned.

Frequently asked questions

When should the cleaning be booked?
Once every trade has finished for good. If anyone returns to finish off afterwards, the dust returns with them and the work has to be done again.
Why is more than one pass needed?
Building dust is extremely fine and stays suspended in the air. The first pass removes the bulk of it; once the air settles, a second pass is what leaves the property genuinely clean.
Do you remove rubble and packaging?
No. Construction waste removal is a separate job and normally belongs to the builder. This service covers dust, residue and finishing.
Is it only for full renovations?
No. A new kitchen, a single reformed bathroom or one knocked-through wall spreads dust through a whole property. Smaller jobs are just as common.
Do you work for builders and reform companies?
Yes. Handing the property over clean is often the last step of a project, and it can be arranged directly with whoever is running the work.
How do I get a quote?
Send the form with the size of the property, the type of work carried out and whether it was a full renovation or a single room. You can also write to info@marbelladone.es or message us on WhatsApp.

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