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Post-construction cleaning services for Metro Detroit contractors and owners

Our post-construction cleaning services take your Metro Detroit project from drywall dust to move-in ready. Expect a rough cleaning between trades, a final cleaning before your walkthrough and a touch-up cleaning before move-in. RCO Cleaning cleans new builds, renovations and tenant build-outs across Oakland, Wayne and Macomb counties with our own equipment. Call (248) 849-0000.

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What are the phases of post-construction cleaning?

Post-construction cleaning typically takes place in three stages. A rough clean as the building is going up tidies up between trades, clearing debris and dust. The final cleaning occurs before the owner walkthrough, where every surface is detailed including dusting high areas, vents, fixtures, windows and frames, interior and exterior of cabinets, bathrooms and flooring. A touch-up cleaning takes place prior to move-in to address any dust from punch list work and furniture delivery.

Once construction trades are finished, the work is not yet done. Drywall dust settles onto every ledge and fills vents and light fixtures. There are stickers on windows and light fixtures, paint and glue on glass and floors, and debris in every corner, closet and window track. That's where a construction cleanup crew steps in to transform your completed project into a space people can move into.

We coordinate with the general contractor, owner's rep or property manager of a multi-tenant building on timing, access to the site and safety regulations, and work around the remaining trades on site. RCO's own equipment, including powerful vacuums, floor machines and our floor scrubber, cleans up the heavy dust, and each new finish we encounter, whether it's glass, stainless steel, stone or new floor finish, has its own method tailored to it.

If a project turns up water damage or mold, such as wet drywall or a leak found during finish work, that is restoration work. RCO's sister company RMO Mitigation & Restoration handles it at 248-845-0000.

Phased with your schedule
Rough cleaning during the build, final walkthrough cleaning for the owner and a move-in touch-up.
Fine dust handled
Crews clean from the top down, beginning with vents and fixtures, so that construction dust doesn't settle back on freshly cleaned floors.

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What does post-construction cleaning include?

Debris removal
Miscellaneous construction debris, packing and scraps cleared from rooms, closets and corners. Bagged for the site's dumpster.
High dusting
Vent covers, diffusers, light fixtures, ledges, exposed ductwork, and the tops of doors and cabinets cleared of construction dust.
Windows and glass
Glass cleaned with stickers, labels, paint and adhesive removed carefully. Frames, sills and tracks wiped down.
Cabinets, counters and fixtures
Cabinets wiped down inside and out. Counters and fixtures wiped down. Stickers and protective film removed.
Restrooms and kitchens
Fixtures, partitions, tile and appliances cleaned free of dust and residue, ready for first use.
Walls, doors and trim
Dust wiped from walls, doors, frames and baseboards, and smudges spot-cleaned.
Floors
All hard floors vacuumed, scrubbed and mopped; new carpet vacuumed to remove fine dust.
Touch-up clean
A final cleaning before move-in to address dust created by punch-list work and furniture deliveries.

How post-construction cleaning is typically phased

This is a typical routine. Your walkthrough decides the actual one for your building.

1During construction
Rough cleaning between trades, typically performed weekly on larger projects, to control debris and dust.
2Before the final walkthrough
Final walkthrough clean after all the trades are done and before the owner or tenant walks through.
3Before move-in
Touch-up clean after punch-list items and furniture delivery, typically during the last few days before occupancy.
4After move-in, if needed
Larger projects will have a follow-up visit to account for the residual or fine dust that can keep settling in the first few weeks.

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When to call for post-construction cleaning

The trades are finishing and the walkthrough is on the calendar
Drywall dust is on every surface
Windows still have stickers, paint or adhesive on them
A tenant build-out is ending and the move-in date is fixed
Floors are covered in dust, tape and paint drips

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What happens after you call?

One walkthrough. One written scope. One cleaning system designed specifically for your building.

See the full process

Call or ask for a quote
Tell us about the building at 248-849-0000 or through the quote form: the square footage, the hours, what bothers you today.
A free walkthrough
We walk through the building with you, room by room to ensure our bid covers all the cleaning details.
Your quote in 24 hours
Written scope and price back to you within 24 hours of the walkthrough, with plan options to select from.
A free deep clean to start
We bring the building up to standard the first week, then larger buildings receive free tile, grout and window cleaning as well. After that it's a regular schedule with manager inspections.

Why Metro Detroit contractors and owners call RCO Cleaning after construction

Heavy-duty equipment
RCO's own heavy duty vacuums, floor machines and floor scrubber take care of dust from construction that a mop and bucket can only spread.
Around the clock when the schedule needs it
Since we work around the clock, your final clean can take place overnight or on a weekend to accommodate your move-in date.
Owners on the job
RCO is owner operated. This means the contractor and building owner work with the people submitting bids on the job.

Locally owned since 2019

Not a franchise. The owners do the walkthrough.

Locally owned, not a franchiseThe company that bids on your building also runs it, out of its own Southfield office.
The owners on your accountVadym and George Makovey walk your buildings, set up the cleaning system and stand behind the outcome.
Managers who check the workOur managers verify what the crews are doing and correct a miss right away, instead of allowing it to become a trend.

Meet the owners

Post-construction cleaning questions

Don’t see yours? Call 248-849-0000 and ask the people who will clean your building.

Who should a contractor hire for the final construction clean?

Contract with a commercial cleaning service that has equipment to handle fine construction dust and a flexible schedule that works around the trades and your move-in date. RCO Cleaning provides its own industrial strength vacuums, floor machines and floor scrubber, cleans overnight or on weekends if the move-in date is near and will provide a quote within 24 hours of a free walkthrough of your property. Call us at (248) 849-0000.

When should we book post-construction cleaning?

Immediately after your schedule is determined. We prefer to walk the site before the final cleaning takes place so we are aware of scope and timing for the project. Rough construction cleaning can begin at your earliest convenience.

Do you haul away construction debris?

We clean up loose trash, packaging and scraps and bag it for the dumpster on the site. Bulk trash, leftover materials and dumpster service are usually the responsibility of the general contractor, which we verify at the walkthrough.

Can you remove paint and stickers from glass without scratching it?

We work meticulously, using techniques appropriate for the glass, and confirm with you (or the contractor) prior to proceeding with special glass or coatings. Paint or adhesive that won't come off safely is made known to you; we never try to force it off.

Do you clean new carpet and floors?

Yes. New carpet is vacuumed (to remove fine dust) and hard floors are scrubbed and mopped. If there is a resilient floor requiring first coats of finish applied, please let us know at the walkthrough and we'll add commercial floor care to the scope.

How is post-construction cleaning priced?

Based on cleanable square footage, what phases you require, and the amount of dust and debris the project will create. The walkthrough is free and you will get your quote within 24 hours of the walkthrough.

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