Post-Construction Cleaning

Post-Construction Cleaning Service in Hudson County, NJ

Post-construction cleaning is what happens between the contractor's last walkthrough and the client's first walkthrough. It's the difference between a finished build and a move-in-ready home. Somos handles post-construction and post-renovation cleaning across Hudson County — single-family homes, condos, multi-family buildings, commercial build-outs, restaurants, and retail spaces — using HEPA-filtered vacuums, eco-friendly products, and a three-stage protocol that's built around your schedule. Insured, COI provided, same-week availability.

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The Somos Three-Stage Post-Construction Process

Most post-construction problems happen because the cleaning was done at the wrong time. We work in three stages to match the actual rhythm of a job site:

Stage 1 — Rough Clean (after framing, before finish work). Removes the heavy debris, sawdust, drywall scraps, and bulk material so the finish trades can work in a clean environment. Improves the quality of paint, tile, and flooring work that follows because contaminants aren't getting embedded in the new finishes.

Stage 2 — Final Clean (after finish work, before the client walkthrough). The big one. HEPA vacuuming on every surface, full drywall-dust removal from every reachable horizontal and vertical surface, detail polish on all new fixtures and hardware, floor protection removed, sticker and label cleanup, baseboard wipe-down, and high-dusting on light fixtures and ceiling lines.

Stage 3 — Touch-Up Clean (after punch list, before move-in or grand opening). Light final polish — fingerprints, scuffs, footprints, and the small mess that accumulates between the punch list and the client taking possession. Often booked the day before move-in or the morning of a grand opening.

 

You can book one stage, two, or all three. Most general contractors book Stage 2 only. Most developers book all three.

 

What's Included in Post-Construction Cleaning

Every Somos post-construction visit includes:

• Drywall dust removal on every reachable horizontal and vertical surface — walls, baseboards, door frames, trim, ceilings, and high ledges.

• HEPA-filtered vacuuming of all hard floors, carpets, and detail areas — fine drywall and sanding dust requires HEPA filtration to actually capture it instead of just redistribute it.

• Detail polishing of all new fixtures, hardware, faucets, doorknobs, hinges, switch plates, and outlet covers.

• Hard-floor washing by hand in tile, stone, and finished concrete; hardwood mopped with a wood-safe cleaner.

• Cabinet fronts and hardware hand-wiped to remove dust, fingerprints, and adhesive residue.

• Countertop polish — granite, quartz, marble, and laminate cleaned with surface-appropriate products.

• Baseboards, trim, door frames, doors, and crown molding hand-wiped.

• Light fixtures and ceiling fans dusted and polished.

• Sticker, label, and adhesive removal from new fixtures, surfaces, and hardware.

• Floor protection removal — construction paper, ram board, plastic sheeting taken up and disposed of.

• Site debris bagged and consolidated for contractor pickup or building dumpster.

• Cobweb and overhead detailing in attics, basements, mechanical rooms, and stairwells.

 

Project Types We Handle

• Apartment and condo renovations — Hoboken brownstone gut jobs, Jersey City high-rise unit turnover, West New York multi-family conversions.

• Whole-home renovations — single-family rebuilds, additions, and full-floor remodels.

• New construction — single-family homes, two- to four-family buildings, and small developments.

• Commercial build-outs — offices, medical and dental practices, professional services.

• Restaurant and retail openings — front-of-house and back-of-house, prep stations, dining rooms, fitting rooms, and storefronts.

• Kitchen and bathroom remodels — focused single-room post-renovation detail when a full home clean isn't needed.

 

Time Estimates and Pricing

Post-construction cleans are priced per square foot and per stage, with adjustments for condition and access. Rough estimates for a Stage 2 final clean:

• Studio / 1-bedroom (under 800 sq ft): 4–6 hours

• 2-bedroom (800–1,200 sq ft): 6–10 hours

• Single-family home (2,000–3,000 sq ft): 1–2 days with a multi-cleaner crew

• Commercial build-out (3,000+ sq ft): custom quote based on scope and timeline

 

Tight deadlines? We can field early morning, after hours, and weekend crews for time-sensitive openings.

 

Insurance, COI, and Vendor Compliance

Every post-construction project includes a Certificate of Insurance issued to your business, your client, and the building or developer on request. We carry general liability and workers' compensation, sign vendor agreements, register through whatever portal your developer uses (Procore, Buildertrend, or building management systems), and provide W-9s on request.

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Why Hudson County Contractors Choose Somos

We're a local Hudson County company with the schedule flexibility to match contractor timelines and the eco-conscious approach that matters when homeowners with kids and pets are about to move in. Our crews stay on the same accounts, so the team that did your last project is usually the team you'll get on the next one. Non-toxic, fragrance-free products throughout — no chemical residue left behind for the next occupants to deal with.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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How soon can you start? Often the next business day. For multi-stage projects, we hold dates on contractor schedules in advance.

Do you provide your own supplies and equipment? Yes — HEPA vacuums, microfiber systems, surface-specific products, ladders, and dust-containment tools all included.

Can we get a COI? Yes, named to whomever the project requires.

Do you haul construction debris off-site? No — we bag and consolidate site debris, but off-site haul-off requires a separate dumpster or carting contract. We can coordinate with your hauler if needed.