Post-Renovation Cleaning Services
Post-renovation cleaning done right starts with a HEPA dry pass, not a mop. Drywall dust settles for up to 48 hours after contractors leave and bonds to new finishes if you go wet first. Hellamaid uses surface-matched products on every job. Background-checked cleaners, $5M liability insurance, honest pricing online.
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Post-renovation cleans, completed by Hellamaid.
Real jobs, real results. Every photo below is from a Canadian home after a Hellamaid post-renovation clean.
Your renovation is done. The real cleanup starts now.
You'd be surprised how much of a renovation stays behind after the contractor leaves. The visible stuff gets bagged: the drywall scraps, the tape, the plastic sheeting. What stays is the problem. Drywall dust is so fine it suspends in the air and keeps settling on surfaces for a day or two after the last person packs up. You wipe it with a damp cloth before vacuuming it first, and you've turned dry powder into paste ground into your brand new countertop. We've seen it happen more times than we'd like to count. The point is: don't DIY this one.
The clean itself has a specific order that matters. Dry pass first. HEPA vacuum on walls, ceilings, every ledge, every cabinet interior. Then wet work. Skipping that sequence is where damage starts. It's also where a lot of general cleaners cut time, and why people end up booking a second visit to fix what the first one missed. That second booking costs more than just money.
Timing the booking is its own thing. Come in while trades are still finishing and the clean gets partially undone. A painter touches up a wall, a plumber adjusts a fitting, and suddenly there's fresh dust on the floor you just mopped. The right window is 24 to 48 hours after your contractor's final exit, once the last coat of paint has dried and nobody's coming back.
We carry $5M liability insurance on every job and every cleaner is background-checked. That matters a lot more on a post-renovation clean than it does on a regular house clean. You've just spent real money on new finishes. The wrong product on the wrong surface costs real money to fix. That's been our standard since day one, and it's not something we compromise on.
Everything covered in a post-renovation clean.
Select a cleaning type below to compare scope. Post-renovation is active by default. Every task listed is specific to construction environments, not a standard checklist padded to look comprehensive.
Included with every recurring or one-time standard booking.
All standard tasks, plus baseboards, cabinet exteriors, window frames, and more.
Our most thorough clean. Deep clean tasks plus walls, vents, ceilings, and inside appliances.
Specialized cleaning after construction or renovation. Includes HEPA dry extraction, debris removal, surface-matched products, and a whole-home dust pass.
Not Included
In any package.
This checklist applies to package-based post-renovation bookings. Scope may vary based on renovation type, home size, and condition on arrival. Questions before booking? Get your price online in under two minutes.
What does post-renovation cleaning cost?
Post-renovation cleaning is priced by the scope of the renovation and the size of the affected area, not by a flat rate. Here is how the numbers typically break down for Canadian homes.
Minor Renovation
One bathroom, one kitchen, or a single room like a basement bedroom.
Partial Home Renovation
Kitchen and bathrooms, a finished basement, or two to three rooms renovated at the same time.
Whole-Home Clean
Full gut renovation, new build finish, or a home with multiple trades working across all floors.
What adjusts the final price
- Total square footage of the home, not just the renovated area
- Renovation type: drywall work generates more dust than tile or painting
- Whether the home was occupied during the renovation
- Number of bedrooms and bathrooms
- Condition on arrival: debris already removed vs. still on-site
- New hardwood floors present: extra care protocol adds time
What you are actually paying for.
On a job where you have already spent tens of thousands on a renovation, the last thing you want is damage from the cleanup crew. Here is what we bring to every post-renovation booking.
$5M Liability Insurance
Active on every job. If something goes wrong on-site, you are covered. Not $1M. Not $2M. Five million, because a post-reno environment has surfaces that are expensive to replace and we have been doing this long enough to know it matters.
Background-Checked Cleaners
Every Hellamaid cleaner passes a background check before their first job. For a home that may still have contractor access or valuables that haven't been put away yet, that matters more than a good Google rating.
Surface-Matched Products
We pick products by surface type. New tile grout, freshly painted walls, factory-finished hardwood each get something different. That has been our standard since day one and it is the thing that stops a clean from turning into a repair bill.
Satisfaction Guarantee
Flag any area within 24 hours of the completed clean and we come back to address it at no charge. That is a specific policy tied to a specific timeframe, not a vague customer service promise.
Online Booking in Under 2 Minutes
Enter your bedroom and bathroom count and get a price right away. No callbacks. No waiting on an estimate. Most post-renovation bookings are confirmed and scheduled the same day.
24-Hour Cancellation Policy
Renovation timelines shift. Trades run late. We get it. Cancel or reschedule with 24 hours notice and there is no fee. We have rescheduled more post-reno cleans than we can count at this point.
What clients say after the renovation dust settles.
"We just finished a full kitchen gut-reno and the drywall dust was everywhere. Down the hallway, in the bedroom closets. The Hellamaid team did two vacuum passes before touching anything wet. The house was cleaner than it was before the reno started."
"They were careful with the new tile grout in the bathroom. Asked me what sealer had been used before they picked a product. I appreciated that they thought about it instead of just spraying whatever they had. New fixtures are spotless."
"Our contractor left debris bags in the garage but the rest of the house was a disaster. Hellamaid came in with a clear plan. Dry pass first, then worked room by room. Took about five hours for a three-bedroom house. Well worth it."
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Common questions about post-renovation cleaning.
Book after the last trade has finished and done their own cleanup, not before. The optimal window is 24 to 48 hours after the contractor's final exit, which gives the heaviest drywall dust time to fully settle before we arrive. Painting touch-ups should be fully dry before we come in.
- Do not book while trades are still on-site
- Wait until painting touch-ups are dry (typically 24 hours)
- New hardwood floors: confirm finish cure time with your installer before booking
- Same-day bookings are available in most cities if your reno ran over schedule
A deep clean addresses built-up grime in a lived-in home. Post-renovation cleaning addresses construction dust, debris, and surface residue in an environment where the wrong product causes damage. The scope, product selection, and order of work are all different.
- Deep clean: inside appliances, grout scrubbing, baseboard scrub, fridge coils
- Post-reno clean: HEPA dry extraction first, debris collection, surface-matched products, new finish care
- Post-reno typically takes longer because of the two-pass vacuum protocol
- Priced by renovation scope, not just home size
No. Most clients are not home. You can provide access through a key, lockbox, or building concierge. Every cleaner is background-checked and covered by $5M liability insurance.
- Leave notes for any surfaces needing special treatment
- If your contractor will also be on-site, let us know so we can coordinate
- Recommended: a quick text walkthrough before we arrive if the scope is complex
Timing depends on home size and renovation scope. Typical ranges with a 2-cleaner team:
- Single bathroom or one room: 2 to 3 hours
- Kitchen remodel in a 2 to 3 bedroom home: 3 to 5 hours
- Full home or multi-trade renovation: 5 to 8 hours
- Homes where contractors left significant debris on-site add 30 to 60 minutes to any estimate
Yes. Hellamaid carries $5M liability insurance that covers every booking, including post-renovation cleans. Coverage is active from the moment cleaners enter the property.
- All cleaners are employees, not independent contractors
- Insurance documentation available on request for property managers or landlords
- If a cleaner causes damage to a new surface or finish, the policy covers the claim
Hellamaid operates across 50+ cities in Ontario and British Columbia, including Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary, Ottawa, Mississauga, Brampton, Hamilton, Kitchener-Waterloo, and the surrounding metro areas. Post-renovation cleaning is available in every city we serve.
- Most bookings are confirmed and scheduled same-day or next-day
- Service available in detached homes, townhouses, condos, and multi-unit properties
- Not sure if we cover your area? Check the full list on our service areas page
Flag it within 24 hours of the completed clean and we return to address the specific area at no charge. Contact us by phone or email with the area and the issue. The re-clean is scheduled within 48 hours where possible.
- Applies to any area that was in scope at booking
- Does not apply to add-ons that were declined at the time of booking
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