Quick answer: post-renovation cleaning is a specialized clean done after the contractors leave. It removes the fine drywall dust, paint drops, adhesive and residue a renovation spreads through a home, in every room the dust reached, not just the one that was renovated. At The Clean Panther, it includes everything in our deep clean plus the renovation work, priced as your base clean plus $50 per room.
Why a renovation needs its own kind of clean
Drywall dust is ultra-fine. It rides the air and the vents and settles in rooms far from the work: on ledges, inside drawers, on light fixtures. A regular or deep clean isn’t built for that, and cleanup is rarely part of a contractor’s job, as our guide on what your contractor won’t do after a renovation explains.
What post-renovation cleaning includes
We follow the dust room by room, not just where the contractors worked. Everything in our deep clean, plus:
| Area | What we clean |
|---|---|
| Renovation dust | Walls, ceilings, ledges and mouldings; light fixtures, ceiling fans and bulbs; vents and their grilles; sawdust inside cabinets, drawers and closets; floors vacuumed in several passes |
| Residue | Paint splatter, silicone and adhesive; grout haze and joint compound residue on tile; scuffs and work marks on walls, doors and frames; stickers and labels on new fixtures and windows |
| Final finish | Inside and outside of every cabinet and drawer; inside toilet tanks; counters, sinks and backsplashes; hardware, handles and faucets; all floors vacuumed and washed, ready to move back in |
Not included: removing construction debris (drywall scraps, lumber, boxes) is the contractor’s job, and cleaning inside air ducts is a job for a ventilation specialist. We clean the vent grilles and everything we can reach. The full task list is on our cleaning checklists.
Post-renovation cleaning vs deep cleaning
| At a glance | Deep cleaning | Post-renovation cleaning |
|---|---|---|
| For | A lived-in home that needs a full reset | A home after renovation work |
| Fine renovation dust | Regular dusting only | Walls, ceilings, fixtures, vents and inside every cabinet |
| Paint, silicone, grout haze | Not included | Removed |
| Price | From $250 | Base clean plus $50 per room |
| How to book | Online, with your price in under 5 minutes | Quote only |
After a renovation, book post-renovation cleaning, not a deep clean. A deep clean doesn’t cover the walls, ceilings, vents and cabinet interiors where renovation dust settles.
How much post-renovation cleaning costs
It’s a fixed price by the room, known before we start. Your price has three parts:
| Part | Price |
|---|---|
| Your base clean: a deep clean, or a move-in/out clean if the home is empty | Deep from $250, move-in/out from $300 |
| Post-renovation work, for each room in the clean | $50 per room |
| Extras if you want them: inside windows, inside the oven or fridge | $10 per window; oven or fridge $40 each |
Example: a 4½ condo after a kitchen renovation (2 bedrooms, living room, kitchen and bathroom). Deep clean: $315. Post-renovation: 5 rooms × $50 = $250. About $565 in total. Your exact price comes in your quote, based on your photos. More details on our post-renovation cleaning page.
When to book
Request your quote 1 to 2 weeks before the work ends: we’re usually booked that far ahead. Schedule the clean at least 24 hours after the contractors remove their tools and heavy debris, so the airborne dust settles and we can clean it all in one visit. If tradespeople are still working, we can’t guarantee a dust-free result. 48 hours before the clean, send us current photos so we arrive with the right equipment.
Prefer to tackle a small job yourself? Our room-by-room guide to cleaning after a renovation walks you through it.
Get your post-renovation quote
Tell us about the rooms and the work, add a few photos, and get your price by email, usually within 1 business day. Our team has completed 250+ post-renovation projects in houses, condos, plexes and basements, and every clean is backed by the Panther Promise: satisfaction guaranteed.
Prefer to talk? Call us at (438) 500-2723. On parle français.
FAQ: post-renovation cleaning
How long after a renovation should I clean?
At least 24 hours after the contractors remove their tools and heavy debris. That gives the airborne dust time to settle.
Do you clean after a single-room renovation?
Yes. A new bathroom or kitchen is one of our most common jobs. Drywall dust still travels, so your quote covers the rooms the dust reached, based on your photos.
Can I book post-renovation cleaning online?
No. Every renovation is different, so it’s quote-only. The quote form takes about three minutes.
Do I need to be home during the cleaning?
No. Leave us a key, a lockbox or a door code, and send the photos ahead of time.
What about offices and commercial spaces?
This guide covers homes. Renovating an office or a commercial space? See our post-construction cleaning page.
What if something isn’t right after the cleaning?
Tell us within 48 hours with photos and we come back to fix it.