After-Builders and Shop Refit Cleaning in Petersfield: What to Plan For

Agree who clears what

Agree who will clear leftover materials before cleaning starts:

• Will the builder remove rubble, offcuts and packaging, or do you need a skip or waste collection?
• Will the cleaning company remove any debris they find, and is that in the quote?
• Are protective sheets and tape coming off before the clean, or will the cleaners remove them?

Write the answers down and share them with both the builder and the cleaner.

Book it for the right moment

Fine dust keeps settling for some time after sanding, plastering and cutting. A clean done while trades are still working in the same space may need repeating. Ask your builder when the last dusty work will finish, and book for after that. Some jobs suit two visits: one when the main work is done, and a lighter one just before you move in, reopen or hand over.

For a shop refit, work back from the opening date. Leave time for stock to go on the shelves after the clean.

What an after-builders clean usually covers

• dust on every surface, including skirting boards, windowsills, door frames and the tops of cupboards
• high-level areas: light fittings, beams and ceilings
• glass and windows, including paint spots or stickers if agreed
• floors: vacuuming and washing, with care for new flooring
• kitchens and toilets: fittings, sinks and inside new units
• for shops, shelving, counters, display glass and floors ready for stock

Tell the cleaner about any new or delicate surfaces, such as natural stone, wooden floors or newly painted walls. Ask how they will treat them.

Describe the job the same way to each company

• the type of property (home, office, shop, restaurant) and its size
• what work was done and which rooms or floors are affected
• the date it must be ready, and any working-hours limits
• access, parking and loading
• photos or a floor plan, if you have them

Questions to ask before you book

• What is included, and what would cost extra?
• How many people will attend, and how long will it take?
• Do you remove debris and packaging, or only clean?
• If something is missed or dust settles again, how is that handled?
• Can I have the scope, date and quote in writing?

Local cleaners

See the cleaners category for businesses listed on Petersfield.co. For example, Awesome Cleaners (Sponsored Business Club member) is based in Petersfield and lists after-builders cleans and shop refit cleans for commercial premises.