Post-Construction Cleaning Services
From Rough Clean to Final Inspection—OSHA Compliant & Schedule Ready.
The Three Phases of Construction Cleaning: Rough, Final, and Touch-Up
Post-construction cleaning is a phased process that prevents delays and rework. We align directly with your schedule:
- Phase 1: Rough Clean (Debris & Prep): Occurs before flooring and paint. We remove heavy debris and scrape sub-floors so finishing trades can work safely.
- Phase 2: Final Clean (Inspection-Ready): A deep clean once trades finish. We detail vents, glass, and floors to ensure the building passes the Certificate of Occupancy walkthrough.
- Phase 3: Touch-Up Clean (Punch List): Occurs after final repairs. We remove reintroduced dust and smudges to ensure a pristine handover.
Job Site Safety: OSHA Compliance, PPE, and Silica Dust Control
On active sites, untrained crews are a liability. We operate as a safety-conscious trade partner:
- Silica Dust Control: We meet OSHA standards using industrial HEPA vacuums to capture hazardous silica at the source, protecting air quality and preventing fines.
- Mandatory PPE: Teams arrive equipped with hard hats, vests, and steel-toed boots—so your superintendent never has to stop work to correct us.
- Hazard Awareness: Staff are trained on Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) to safely navigate scaffolding and machinery without disrupting trades.
Scheduling Flexibility: Working Around Trades and Tight Deadlines
Construction schedules rarely run exactly to plan. Costina adapts to your timeline, not the other way around:
- Dynamic Rescheduling: We coordinate directly with your Site Superintendent and adjust around late trades, material delays, or last-minute changes.
- Off-Hours & Night Work: Final cleans can be performed nights or weekends to avoid “stacking trades” and site congestion.
- Surge Capacity: When timelines compress, we scale crews quickly to meet non-negotiable handover deadlines.
Protecting New Finishes: Safe Removal of Paint, Adhesives, and Overspray
Improper cleaning damages new finishes. We use material science to remove residue safely:
- “No-Scratch” Glass Protocol: We identify sensitive tempered glass and use non-abrasive pads to remove overspray, preventing permanent scratches from “fabricating debris.”
- Adhesive Removal: We use specialized solvents to chemically dissolve silicone and glue bonds, protecting stainless steel and millwork from abrasion.
- Floor Compliance: We protect warranties by using pH-neutral cleaners strictly matched to the manufacturer’s specifications for LVT, concrete, and stone.
Inspection-Ready Detailing: Preparing for the Certificate of Occupancy (CO)
Our goal is a signed Certificate of Occupancy. We prevent handover delays by cleaning to strict inspection standards:
- Life Safety: We hand-wipe fire sprinklers and smoke detectors to ensure they are dust-free for the Fire Marshal inspection.
- Interior Cabinetry: We vacuum and wipe inside all millwork and drawers to remove hidden sawdust, ensuring owners see a finished product.
- Pre-Inspection Audit: We perform a “White Glove” check to fix potential punch list items—like smudges and haze—before your final client walkthrough.
Post-Construction Cleaning vs. Standard Janitorial: Why Specialized Expertise Matters
Many contractors mistake post-construction cleaning for “stronger janitorial work.” In reality, they are distinct disciplines.
- The Risk: Standard janitors maintain spaces; they lack the tools for silica control or adhesive removal. Using the wrong team risks scratched glass, damaged flooring, and failed inspections.
- The Solution: We approach cleaning as a specialized trade, using industrial HEPA filtration and non-invasive scraping methods.
- The Result: Your project isn’t finished until the handover is flawless.
No project is too big or small. Get your post-construction cleaning done right the first time with Costina Cleaning Services — your local eco-friendly cleaning partner in Arlington and beyond.