Steps to Flawless Builders Cleaning in Adelaide (The Ultimate Guide)

The dust has finally settled– literally! You have invested countless hours and slept very little for months as you planned, coordinated and attempted to maintain control of your building project or renovation. And now the hard work is finally complete and you can move back into your completed dream home. But, oh no, the house is covered in building dust.

In all constructions there is a lot of dust. And not just any dust. The kind of dust that seeps into all the nooks and crannies of a house and can get stuck into all of the different surfaces and finishes. The kind of dust that regular cleaning solutions and methods can scratch and that can clog up your HVAC filters.

A lot of homeowners face big problems when they have finished a construction project and find that a big pile of debris is still left all over the property. And this problem can be even bigger and require more effort to be cleared up completely in order to get the house back to normal, which can be really frustrating for many homeowners.

So an expert and specialized approach is to be best applied to the job. At Gifted Hands Cleaning, our builders cleaning in Adelaide service has many years of experience in cleaning after construction and will ensure that your new or renovated home is left in a perfect, ‘move in’ condition. Expert builders cleaning in Adelaide provides the critical link between the chaotic site of the construction and your newly completed, pristine home.

Read on to find out how we deliver our expert builders cleaning in Adelaide, and the 11 Steps to a Meticulous Final Clean completed by our teams of ultimate builders cleaners. Whether your new estate home has been left in disarray by the builders or your beautifully restored period home has needed to be returned to its original glory after renovation, we guarantee to give your property a deep and through ‘Dust Down’ and leave it ready for you to move into.

2. What Exactly is a “Builders Clean”?

Most homeowners these days are quite used to having contractors in and out of the home prior to handing over the keys for the new homeowner to move in. Most believe that a few hours of vacuuming and mopping by hand will result in a ‘builders clean’. However, that is certainly not the case. A quality ‘builders clean’ or ‘construction clean’ is an extremely intense specialized clean, aimed at removing building detritus in a safe manner to not damage newly built finishes.

1 Differentiating Builders Cleaning from Standard House Cleaning

Standard house cleaning refers to organic dirt of everyday spills, of pets, and household dust of daily activities. In contrast, post construction cleaning of homes is of an industrial grade of dirt and must be removed in a safe manner to protect the newly applied finishes. Most multi-purpose cleaners are not capable of removing the type of construction dirt and grime that has been left behind. In most cases they will only move the dirt from one place to another and often leave behind a residue.

In addition to the incorrect cleaning products, many standard cleaning companies do not have the necessary and correct cleaning equipment to do a proper job of construction cleaning. While a typical vacuum is designed to pick up typical dirt and debris of a household, construction cleaning requires a HEPA-filtered vacuum to pick up the airborne microscopic dust and dirt that has been left behind.

When we provide a builders clean we clear all the residue from the construction left in the home and use a variety of heavy duty cleaning products for removing different marks and scrubs. There are many areas in a home with very delicate finishes such as mirrors, glass, tile and stone which require very specialized care in removing all the marks and residue in these delicate areas.

HEPA-filtered vacuums and many other varieties of specialized cleaning tools are required in order to completely and safely clean all of the industrial type residue of construction left behind in homes after all of the work has been completed.

2 The Three Critical Phases of Post-Construction Cleaning

The process of performing a builders clean in Adelaide is a complex and time consuming one. Our company follows a three phase plan to ensure that the property is left in the best possible state after construction. We call the first of these phases the ‘Rough Clean’.

Rough Clean: The initial clean following the completion of major construction work. In this clean we clear away larger debris, any left over building materials, removal of all construction protective films and appliance manufacturer’s stickers from windows and appliances. We perform an initial heavy dry vacuum of the property to remove the bulk of the loose dirt.

The Final Clean (or Detailed Clean): This is the most difficult and time-consuming part of our builders cleaning. Every surface – including ceiling fan blades, window sills, door handles, sliding door tracks, switch plates, as well as all other finishes – are thoroughly cleaned, deodorized, and polished. We use industry-specific cleaning solutions to remove grout haze from newly constructed bathroom tiles as well as cleaning and polishing all windows to remove render and paint without scratching the glass.

Touch-up clean: During the process of handover to clients after a home has been built there are often a few touch ups that the tradesmen will complete to finish off any minor defects to the finish of any parts of the home, i.e. a few touch ups of paint here and there, or tightening of cabinet hinges. This is where we complete a touch up clean to wipe down any new finger prints that have been left behind as well as any newly fallen dust.

3. The Hidden Dangers of Post-Construction Dust

As Adelaide’s most trusted builders clean specialists, it’s common for new home owners to look at a dusty benchtop after construction and think that’s it, time to start cleaning. The truth is, that ‘dirt’ is very different to any dirt found within most household environments and in fact poses a real threat to your health, the systems within your new home as well as all of the new fixtures and finishes.

Understanding Silica Dust and Respiratory Risks

When cleaning a new home built after a renovation or extension, the primary consideration for cleaners in Adelaide needs to be silica dust. This is naturally found in many of the common materials used for building, such as concrete, bricks, tiles and most engineered stone products.

The biggest problem with all of these items is that when they are cut, drilled or sanding is carried out on them in the course of building, large amounts of the very fine dust particles are released into the air. There is only a small amount of space between the particles that make up silica dust and as they are incredibly light, these fine particles can be carried for considerable distances.

While it is possible to clean up larger amounts of construction material from sites, the really fine particles of silica dust cannot be removed from surfaces by normal cleaning products or with the filters found on most domestic vacuum cleaners. HEPA filters which are usually used in systems that are specifically designed for use with really fine particles and which are able to trap and hold all of the particles down to 0.3 microns are required for removing very fine airborne particles from buildings, including those found as silica dust during construction.

The Threat to Your Adelaide Home’s HVAC System

It’s also well known in South Australia that we have some of the hottest summer days and coldest winter mornings, this is why many homes are equipped with ducted heating and cooling. If construction dust is not removed prior to these systems being turned on for the first time, it will be pulled through the ducts and dispersed through the home.

This can clog up new filters, decrease the efficiency of the system and place large amounts of strain on the motor. And worst of all, it will circulate large amounts of airborne debris including plaster and saw dust throughout your home. All of this can be prevented with a thorough final builder clean.

Damage to Brand-New Surfaces

Lastly there are the very expensive finishes to new construction which can be easily scratched or marked during cleaning of the residence post construction. The type of dust that is left behind after construction can be very abrasive ie plaster or brick dust. If this type of dust is simply wiped down with a damp cloth it will leave circles of scratches on surfaces of finished flooring, joinery, stainless steel etc.

This type of damage can occur if the residence is not properly cleaned pre-vacuum and with the correct lubrication. Your Professional Cleaner is familiar with the process of dust removal in detail and will take every residence with the utmost care and see that no scratches or marks are left on surfaces, returning them to show room finish.

4. DIY vs. Professional Builders Cleaning: Which is Better?

The Final Builder Clean is an activity that is often left for the homeowner to carry out after the last of the Builders have left the property. The homeowner thinks what can be so difficult with a vacuum and a mop and broom and simply does not realize the quantity of debris that there is and the nature of that debris.

The home will be left in a pretty poor state and can require a lot of time and hard work to get it back to a clean and tidy state. All of the builders’ materials will need to be cleared from the site, all of the packaging thrown away and all of the builders’ soil and debris removed from the property and gardens.

The True Cost of DIY Construction Cleaning

Everyone likes to save a buck but DIY construction cleaning is very often more expensive than hiring a firm to do it for you. Let’s examine the cost of both sides for a moment. The largest single cost to you for DIY construction cleaning would be your time to undertake the task.

We all have limited time on this earth and a lot of things that we like to do in our free time – reading, golf, watching movies etc. As a general rule for the sort of construction cleaning that’s left behind for the homeowner after the builder has finished, it would take about 3 to 4 days of a person’s time to clean everything properly. On the other hand, a team of qualified and experienced cleaning professionals would be able to do the same job in 1 day.

And remember – while you are working away at the cleaning of your new home for hours and hours each weekend, someone else is having a great time and going on holiday. And once you’ve hired the necessary equipment – such as that HEPA-filtered wet/dry vacuum, a high pressure washer, floor scrubber and the myriad of different cleaning solutions required to clean different surfaces properly in order to leave them looking spotless, your costs will have gone up considerably.

Remember too – many different items of construction equipment are very heavy indeed and therefore are going to need to be hired with a large truck and a considerable amount of fuel. And when all of that is added up, in terms of the daily hire cost, the cost of the fuel for the large truck, and the necessary amount of different cleaning solutions to effectively clean the construction site properly, you will see that your initial expectations of how much you would save have disappeared in a hurry.

And of course, there is always the huge possibility of accidentally scratching your floorboards in the wrong way while dragging the items around the house in your DIY cleaning of the site – an occurrence which could very easily cost thousands of dollars to repair, thereby reducing any potential savings that there might have been in the first place. As you can see from this list of possible occurrences, even the cheapest form of construction cleaning – DIY – can be very very expensive.

Why Expertise Matters in a Final Builder Clean

It’s not just about cleaning. There is a lot to learn about cleaning, in particular about what type of cleaning solution to use for certain surfaces and how to remove grout haze from tiles. And there is a big difference between using the right solution and causing damage to your surfaces and fixtures. Think about painting a window and then trying to remove the paint with a harsh abrasive to avoid any marks.

This type of cleaner would scratch the glass and cause permanent damage. When it comes to removing paint from glass and other surfaces, or removing grout haze from tiles and then cleaning stainless steel tapware or natural stone vanities, our team of experts know just the right solvent and the correct acid-to-water mix to use to get the job done safely. Accidental damage to expensive fixtures can cost in the thousands of dollars to repair.

The White Card Requirement

Our experienced, friendly team at Gifted Hands Cleaning are fully WHS compliant, fully insured and hold the General Construction Induction Card (White Card – CPCWHS1001). This means we can arrive on your site to complete the final clean immediately, without delay, to allow you to hand over your keys. And you can rest assured we are on site safely and completing the work to the highest standard while carrying out all work in accordance with all relevant WHS (Work Health and Safety) laws governing construction and as regulated by SafeWork SA for South Australia.

5. The Core Section: 11 Proven Steps to Flawless Builders Cleaning

Many handymen or cleaners can give your property a decent clean, however the main difference between a mediocre clean and a finished property with a perfect clean is the methodology involved. Gifted Hands Cleaning have developed a rigorous 11 step process that is suitable for the many Building and Renovations in Adelaide. Each of the steps below outline the detailed processes that are followed for each of the levels of the property, from top to bottom.

Step 1: Proper Site Assessment and Safety Preparation

Our team at Gifted Hands begin our methodology by first undertaking a Top to Bottom assessment of your premises, identifying possible hazards i.e. exposed electrical wires, slippery surfaces with the possibility of slip and falls, wet paint etc, and once we guarantee that all Gifted Hands employees will be adequately equipped and supplied with all Personal Protective Equipment that is appropriate for the tasks that will be performed, meeting all necessary regulations as set out by SafeWork SA, and finally identifying sensitive areas i.e. newly varnished floors and walls etc that are susceptible to damage from over cleaning and will require a gentle non abrasive methodology to be used.

Step 2: Industrial Dry Vacuuming

Dampening plaster dust creates a very hard paste that will negatively affect paint and other finishes and sink deeply into grout lines. To prevent this from happening we dry vacuum all surfaces first. Using large industrial dry vacuums with HEPA filters we are able to remove up to 80% of loose construction debris and dust from surfaces including ceilings, walls, built in cabinetry and floors before any damp cloths are brought into the site. This step of construction cleaning is by far the most important.

Step 3: Detailed Window and Track Detailing

Windows are the eyes of your new home and as such take a real pounding during the building process. As part of our after builder cleaning we remove manufacturer stickers, blue films, overspray of paint, render that has set hard and old worn out silicone seal from around the edges of the window and door frames. We use glass scrapers of the highest quality along with lubricants to stop scratching the glass and then thoroughly vacuum and scrub the entire length of the sliding door and window tracks to remove any trapped grit.

Step 4: High-Dusting and Light Fixture Cleaning

Hot air always rises. This is why after construction all of the fine dust ends up at the highest point of the room. In a thorough top to bottom cleaning we remove all dust from ceiling fan blades of ceiling fans, of exhaust fans, of air conditioning units, from all molding and from light fixtures. This way all dust is removed from these high points of a room, and after we have cleaned the rest of the room, it will not fall down again.

Step 5: Wet Area Sanitisation

New bathroom and laundry areas need to be chemically cleaned. Often after the tiles have been installed a grout haze is left on the surface of the tiles. This grout haze is difficult to remove using regular cleaning products. The haze can be removed using an acidic chemical solution that will not damage natural stone vanities or etch matt black or brushed brass fixtures. After cleaning all areas of the bathroom and laundry the mirrors are polished and all plumbing fixtures are sanitized and thoroughly cleaned.

Step 6: Kitchen and Cabinetry Deep Dive

The kitchen is the heart of the home and the one room that is consistently utilized. Yes, it is likely to be covered in a substantial amount of sawdust. But there is more to cleaning a newly completed kitchen than simply wiping down benches and other surfaces with a damp cloth. Our Process opens every drawer and every cupboard and every door in the pantry, to remove sawdust from the drawer tracks and to clean the shelving within. Finally, all new appliances such as ovens, range hoods and dishwashers are unboxed and thoroughly detailed and polished.

Step 7: Floor Care and Polishing

There are different methods of cleaning different floors. Carpets require industrial quality vacuums for extraction of fibers and deep cleaning of carpet piles, which get crushed during construction. Wooden floors such as timber, laminated and polished concrete floors are washed with special pH-neutral cleaning agents with the help of high quality microfiber flat mops to remove finest dust particles and give them a deep and durable high-gloss finish.

Step 8: Skirting Boards, Doors, and Trims

Dust that has settled on surfaces is especially problematic as it is highly likely to be very fine and remain on surfaces until they are disturbed. In particular woodwork, especially newly painted or varnaturally finished surfaces, can attract a large amount of dust that can remain fixed to the surface until it is removed with a damp cloth.

Skirting boards, door frames, architraves, window sills etc. are all frequently affected and need to be hand wiped with a damp microfiber cloth to remove dust from the surface. It is also important to pay particular attention to the tops of doors and the hinges as these areas can accumulate a lot of dust that can easily be transferred to other surfaces and even prematurely wear paint from surrounding surfaces.

Step 9: Exterior Wash Down

Curb appeal is an extremely important aspect of any property. Our Final Builder Clean includes the thorough external cleaning of your new property. The garage will be completely cleaned of any builder debris including sawdust. All driveways, walkways, and Alfresco areas will be pressure cleaned to remove mud, dirt, and any other type of grime or debris that may have accumulated during the building process. The final result will leave your property looking fantastic from the outside in.

Step 10: HVAC and Filter Inspection

When completed new Ducted Air Conditioning Systems are highly vulnerable to collecting post-build dust, we do not offer Ducted Air Conditioning Cleaning however in our final builder cleaning process we make sure to the best of our ability a final inspection of the exterior return air grilles and ceiling return air vents and provide a full vacuum of the area to minimize the amount of dust that will be circulating through the system when it is first turned on.

Step 11: The Final Handover Walkthrough

Our process is now complete and we will complete a quality control check of the interior and exterior of your property. We carry out this final check by viewing the property in both natural and artificial lighting, and will look for any missed marks or dust marks and clean as required. Once the property has been cleaned to our strict guidelines we will hand over the property to you and your family with a big smile on our faces. Knowing that we have provided a superb move in ready home for your family.

6. Why Adelaide Properties Need Specific Post-Build Care

Every newly built home requires special attention when it comes to cleaning in different parts of South Australia, all homes have a specific local environment, weather and building designs that demand a special approach. Here at Gifted Hands Cleaning our strategy and work method are specially developed and tailored according to every property in Adelaide’s residential market.

Navigating Adelaide’s Unique Climate

The biggest challenge of the post construction clean for new buildings in Adelaide is the hot weather. Most building sites are left to progress at their own pace during the summer months. Often painters will leave small splatters of paint, or render drops, or bits of squeezed out silicone on windowsills and on the glass of windows. Paint, render and silicone are all sticky when they are new. When painted on to a hot pane of glass they quickly harden and become baked on. Removal of such items requires the use of special chemicals, and some scrutiny to avoid scratching the glass.

Additionally, for homes situated close to the coast we need to also cleanse building dust of airborne sea salt. This corrosive dust left to sit on metal, window frames, balustrades etc can rapidly cause oxidation and pitting – which is the last thing you want for your new home. A professional builder’s clean is imperative before occupying your new home, to protect your property from the harsh weather conditions before it’s too late.

Heritage Renovations vs. New Estate Builds

As we have mentioned before the type of property plays a huge role in the cleaning of the newly constructed home. A large single storey home built on Mount Barker or in Virginia with vast amounts of modern tiling, large windows, large amounts of plaster will require the use of heavy equipment in order to efficiently clean the home.

On the other hand our heritage property cleaning specialist are particularly skilled at cleaning up large amounts of construction debris from older homes including: renovation sites of bluestone houses in North Adelaide, Victorian homes in Unley, older large houses in Norwood as well as homes with ceilings featuring ornate ceiling roses, large leadlight windows, large wooden floors of Baltic pine that have been recently sand and polished to a high gloss finish.

It is common for standard builders and cleaning contractors to use aggressive cleaning methods to clean large amounts of building dust and debris off large surfaces during the builders clean using very harsh industrial cleaning solutions that can cause considerable damage to delicate features found in a large number of older homes.

Our professional team of cleaners have years of experience with builder’s cleans specializing in cleaning of large amounts of debris found on construction sites of very old homes as well as homes that are of medium age and have been skillfully trained to provide a cost effective, cleaning solution that not only leaves your home clean but also is able to clean your property without using any methods that could possibly cause any damage to any of the special features of your home.

We are able to work on properties of any age and have the skills required to provide a thorough cleaning service for any property, whether it be a newly built home or an older home of historical significance.

7. How Much Does Builders Cleaning Cost in Adelaide?

Gifted Hands Cleaning receives many questions from clients about how much is expected to pay for a post-construction clean in South Australia. The price for a builder’s cleaning of a house can vary depending on many factors as no two construction sites are alike. A square meter rate is sometimes used but this is not an accurate indicator of the price for a final handover clean of a builder’s vacant possession property.

Factors Influencing Your Cleaning Quote

When we provide a quote for a post-construction clean of a building it is typically based on a number of factors, including the square meters of the interior of the property, the number of floors that need to be cleaned, and the amount of scaffolding and extension poles that are required to gain access to windows on the exterior of the building, etc.

Another very important factor is the type of floors that are to be cleaned, and the state of the construction site that the cleaners will be faced with. For example, newly laid carpeted floors require the most up-to-date industrial vacuums in order to be able to pick up the smaller fibers that have been smashed by heavy objects during construction, while newly laid tiling requires the most intensive cleaning of grout haze from the surface of the tiles.

In addition, the amount of mess left behind by the builders at a construction site can vary enormously, with some sites being left in a fantastic state of cleanliness after the builders have departed, and others looking as though they have been the subject of a total war zone.

All cleaning tasks are to be removed from all surfaces. The type of floor coverings used will also impact on the time to complete a clean. Such items as newly laid carpets will need to be thoroughly cleaned with the use of industrial strength vacuum cleaners in order to pick up the fibers that have been crushed by footwear. New tiling also requires a thorough clean of all grout lines for grout haze that dried on the surface. A builders clean of a property that has been left in a very dirty state by contractors will take longer to complete than one that has been cleaned as the builders went.

When comparing prices for a post construction clean in South Australia it is best to compare based on square meters. On average for standard builders cleaning in Adelaide the price per square meter is between $4 and $10. For a small clean such as a single room or small renovation the price would typically be around $300 to $500. For a new build of a 3 to 4 bedroom home the price would typically be between $600 and $1,200. Larger homes, multi story homes, commercial properties etc can range from $1,500 to $6,000+ depending on the scope of work.

Flat Rates vs. Hourly Pricing

Most cleaning companies quote their services on an hourly basis, charging between $50 – $70 per hour for a cleaner to come to your property and undertake the cleaning of builders dirt and grime. However, as you can imagine, this type of cleaning is generally extremely messy and usually takes a cleaner a lot longer to complete than a standard clean. With that being said, we generally advise against any cleaning company quoting on an hourly basis as this can sometimes become extremely expensive depending on how long it takes the cleaner to complete the clean.

Flat Rate Pricing or getting Stuck Paying Hourly is the builder’s biggest fear! That’s why Gifted Hands Cleaning has developed a 11 Step Process that guarantees the builders’ clean is done to perfection! Our Process includes an initial site inspection and detailed quote that outlines everything to be done including the timeframe required to finish the clean.

A flat rate fee is then paid in full before the cleaning commences. This model provides our clients with certainty that everything will be cleaned to a very high standard and all done within a specified timeframe. This gives our clients peace of mind that they won’t receive any nasty surprises at the end of the clean with an unexpected hourly charge being added to the final invoice.

8. Eco-Friendly Builders Cleaning: Safe for Your Family

You would expect entering a newly built or renovated house to be a ‘breath of fresh air’, but this is often not the case. The conventional building industry employs toxic chemicals of high nastiness to remove large amounts of gunk such as old adhesives, paints and grout hazing.

These industrial strength solvents are designed to remove difficult to remove residues. However, they leave behind nasty volatile organic compounds or VOC’s that can affect indoor air quality and negatively affect young children, pets, people with respiratory issues and even the building occupants themselves.

Here at Gifted Hands Cleaning we believe that achieving a pristine finish to your new home must not pose any risk to the health of you and your family, and the environment. With our Builders Cleaning in Adelaide we work with Eco-friendly builders to deliver a deep clean of all areas of your newly constructed home using only industrial strength cleaning products that are safe for the environment.

We work to the highest standards using only the safest of cleaning products that are suitable for use on all surfaces. By using green cleaning products we are proud to be at the forefront of the Eco-friendly builders cleaning in Adelaide. Our aim is to leave all areas of your home clean and spotless, and ready for you to move in.

For removing stubborn stains from construction materials we have developed various targeted approaches for their application is controlled so as to ensure that where required the strongest of products are used, neutralized and then wiped down thoroughly to ensure that when we hand over the keys to your newly constructed home we have left it to be the cleanest of homes, chemically safe for children, pets, and people with respiratory complaints and with all finishes left in a polished and spotless condition, allowing your children to play on the floor and your pets to roam freely immediately after.

Sometimes tougher stains are needed to be removed with stronger application of cleaner, but we always follow up with a complete neutralisation and wipe down to ensure that there is no residual cleaner left behind to cause problems. Our Goal at Gifted Hands Cleaning is to Leave Your Home Clean enough for Children and Pets to play on within Hours of Cleaning with Healthy, Eco-friendly Cleaning Solutions. We use Environmentally friendly Builders cleaning solutions which enable us to produce the Highest Standard of Cleaning while still being healthy for you and your Family.

9. How to Choose the Best Builders Cleaning Company in Adelaide

The handover of the keys to your new home can be a very stressful time. The last thing you want to do is to hand over the keys to your newly completed expensive finishes to a cleaning company. With many general cleaners now advertising for post construction cleaning it can be hard to distinguish between the amateurs and the experts. Searching for the best builders cleaning company in Adelaide can be time consuming but there are some non-negotiables that you must look for.

Non-Negotiable Traits to Look For

You should check that the company has WHS (Workplace Health and Safety) compliance, and also holds the relevant insurance, such as public liability cover. This will protect you, and the new finishes in your home, should any accident occur while they are cleaning.

Experience (Portfolio): Look for a cleaning company with a huge portfolio which is completely relevant to builders cleaning. There are many general cleaners who offer post construction cleaning services but tend to stick to normal domestic cleaning. If a cleaning company has experience in cleaning up after delicate heritage renos as well as large multi unit estate builds then they will be able to adapt to any job and have the relevant expertise.

Read reviews of general cleaners’ post-construction cleaning services on independent platforms such as Facebook Reviews and word-of-mouth and review sites. Look specifically for positive reviews from local Adelaide builders and homeowners with newly completed homes. By verifying the quality of service provided by a cleaners’ post-construction cleaning team to new homes similar to your own, you can get a good idea of the quality of builders cleaning services offered by a professional, cost effective cleaning service provider such as Gifted Hands Cleaning who guarantee their work.

10. Why “Gifted Hands Cleaning” is Adelaide’s Premier Choice

In regards to protecting your newly invested funds, there is more to a general clean than what first meets the eye. Gifted Hands Cleaning is Adelaide’s specialty in relation to the post-construction cleaning of new buildings. Our team of experts utilize the highest level of equipment (HEPA filter equipment) along with the best eco-friendly solvents on the market).

Providing an 11 step comprehensive hand clean, each property is left in move in ready condition. Ensuring that every last speck and smudge of plaster and paint is scrubbed and removed from walls and floor, leaving no unwanted evidence of the chaotic builders clean that once was. Don’t put your beautiful newly finished walls at risk. Protect them with the best in the industry.

Ready to experience the best post-build clean for your new investment? Contact us today for a FREE no obligation quote. Book online today for a Builders Clean that has been thoroughly cleaned to the highest standard by our fully trained staff using only the best equipment and eco-friendly cleaning solutions.

11. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Do I need to supply any cleaning equipment? No. At Gifted Hands Cleaning we arrive at your premises fully equipped with all the industrial grade cleaning equipment required to perform the highest quality clean. We use a selection of commercial HEPA Vacuums, Glass Scrapers, microfiber, floor polishers, and a range of heavy duty eco-friendly and non eco-friendly cleaning solutions and materials.

How long does a standard builders clean take? Time it takes to complete a builders clean varies from property to property, so we can’t give an exact amount of time to complete a 3 bedroom single storey house with 3 reception rooms, but it’s typical for these to take a full day, 8-10 hours to complete all 11 steps to the cleaning process, larger multi story houses and commercial fit outs can take up to 2-3 days.

How long will it take to clean my house after the carpets have been laid? It’s recommended that the initial rough clean of all surfaces is completed before the carpets are laid to prevent large amounts of plaster dust settling into the new carpets. The final clean will be completed after all floor coverings have been laid and all tradespeople have completed and left the site.

Will you remove building rubbish and leftover materials? Yes we remove minor construction debris, leftover adhesive, applied manufacturer stickers and packaging used to protect building components from damage. However loose bricks, off cut timber of any size, large amounts of general rubble etc are considered to be bulk building waste & subject to Victorian Legislation, are to be removed by the builder and placed in a commercial skip bin – not by us.

12. Conclusion

There’s nothing better than walking into your newly completed home to be able to immediately enjoy your brand new property instead of spending hours cleaning. At Gifted Hands Cleaning we are happy to provide a thorough 11-step builders cleaning in Adelaide to ensure your home is handed over to you in the best possible condition allowing you to move straight in. Contact us today to receive a free, no obligation quote.