Post-Renovation Cleaning in Kingston, ON
The renovation is done and the room looks great, until you run a finger along anything. We clear the fine dust and film that settle everywhere after the trades leave.
Getting Rid of the Dust the Trades Leave Behind
Drywall sanding, tile cutting and trim work throw up a powder fine enough to drift through closed doors. Contractors usually sweep up and haul away their debris, but the dust that has settled on every ledge, inside every cupboard and along every window track is a different job. Wipe it once and it comes back the next day from somewhere higher up.
Post-renovation cleaning works from the ceiling down, with more passes than a normal clean and attention to the spots dust hides: vents, light fixtures, the tops of door frames, inside new cabinets and along the tracks of windows that were open during the work.
The difference shows quickly. A room that's had a proper post-renovation clean stays clean when you start living in it; one that's only been swept keeps producing a grey film on every flat surface for weeks. It's also better for the furnace and for anyone in the house with sensitive lungs, since less dust gets pulled into the ducts and blown back out. We bring the patience the job needs, and we plan our time on the assumption that some surfaces will need wiping more than once.
Book a Post-Renovation Clean If…
- You've finished a kitchen, bathroom or basement and the dust is everywhere
- You've bought a new build and the builder's clean didn't go far enough
- Your furniture is going back in and you want the room clean first
- Someone in the house has allergies or asthma and the dust is bothering them
- You're putting a renovated home on the market and want it photo-ready
Where Renovation Dust Hides
| Area | What we clean | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| High up | Ceiling fans, light shades, and the upper edges of doors and cupboards | Dust falls from here for days if it's missed |
| Vents and returns | Covers wiped and vacuumed | Otherwise the furnace keeps blowing dust around |
| Cabinets and closets | Inside and out, shelves and drawers | New cabinets collect dust before they're ever used |
| Windows | Sills, tracks, frames, interior glass | Tracks fill with grit when windows are open during work |
| Floors | Vacuumed with fine filtration, then wet-cleaned, edges by hand | Dry sweeping just moves powder around |
When to Book
After the last trade, not before. If the painter or the flooring installer is still coming, wait. Each trade adds a new layer.
Before the furniture returns. An empty room is faster to clean properly, and you avoid dust settling into upholstery and closets.
New builds. Many new homes in Amherstview and Kingston's west end get a basic builder's clean. We go further, cleaning inside cabinets, closets and window tracks before you move in.
What we don't do. We clean dust and film, not construction debris. Leftover drywall, wood offcuts and packaging should be removed by your contractor first.
Post-Renovation Cleaning Prices in Kingston
| Job | Typical range (estimate) | What moves it |
|---|---|---|
| One renovated room | Lower part of the deep-clean range | How much dust, how many surfaces |
| Kitchen or basement with heavy dust | Upper end of the deep-clean range ($190 to $500) | Cabinets inside, vents, windows |
| Whole new build or full renovation | Above the range, often with two cleaners | Size, number of passes |
Estimates based on Kingston deep-clean listings on Bark (late 2026). Post-renovation work often takes more passes than a standard deep clean, which your quote reflects.
Why Homeowners Call Us When the Work Wraps Up
Ceiling first, then again
Fine dust needs a second pass. We plan the time for it.
The hidden spots
Inside cabinets, window tracks, vents: the places that keep re-dusting the room.
Ready for regular visits
Once the dust is gone, we can hold a regular cleaning day for you.
How It Works
- Describe the project. The rooms involved, the type of work and the date your final contractor leaves.
- Quote and date. Booked for after the work wraps up.
- The clean. Ceiling to floor, with extra passes where needed.
- Final look. We walk the space with you, or send a note if you're not home.
Post-Renovation Cleaning Questions
When is the right moment to book?
Once your final contractor is done and their leftovers are hauled away. Booking earlier means paying for the same clean twice.
Do you remove construction debris?
No. We handle dust, film and grime. Offcuts, drywall scraps and packaging should be cleared by your contractor before we arrive.
Do you clean new builds ahead of move-in day?
Yes. A new build is worth a proper clean before move-in, especially when the builder's clean only covered the basics.
Areas we clean for this:Amherstview · West End · Bath & Odessa
Other cleaning services:Regular House Cleaning · Deep Cleaning · Move-Out & Move-In · Short-Term Rentals