Builders Clean & Post-Construction Cleaning in Manchester

A Builders Clean (Post-Trade Clean) is the main stage clean after heavy works to remove construction dust, residue and general site grime.
A Sparkle Clean is the final presentation clean just before practical completion/handover to remove fine dust, fingerprints, smears and last marks after snagging. A Handover Clean is often used to describe the sparkle-level finish, sometimes combined with final checks and touch-ups for inspection day. We’ll recommend the right stage(s) at survey.

The best timing is when:

• high-dust works are finished (cutting, sanding, drilling)
• wet trades have cured (paint, grout, silicone, plaster)
• rooms are clear enough to access skirting, frames and floors
  If snagging must continue, we can plan a phased approach (zone-by-zone) followed by a final sparkle clean—so you don’t keep re-paying for the same areas.

Yes, but results depend on site control. We’ll agree:

• “ready zones” we can clean to completion
• “active zones” to leave until the last stage
• protection rules (shoe covers, dust doors, restricted routes)
  Where trades continue immediately after cleaning, we may recommend a builders clean now + sparkle clean later for a true handover finish.

Typical scope (confirmed by survey) includes:

• dust removal from reachable walls (low level), ledges, skirting, frames, doors and fixtures
• wipe-down of hard surfaces and fittings (product matched to finish)
• washrooms: sanitaryware, fittings, partitions/external surfaces, mirrors, floors
• kitchens/tea points: external unit fronts, worktops, sinks, splashbacks
• internal glass cleaning where safe and accessible
• floors: vacuum + mop/machine clean depending on flooring type and condition
  You’ll receive a clear checklist-style scope so it’s unambiguous.

We assess these carefully because aggressive removal can damage finishes. At survey, we’ll classify residues into:

• safe to remove within standard scope (light splashes/transfer marks)
• specialist/time-heavy items (adhesive build-up, heavy sealant)
• high-risk items (cured cement, strong grout haze, delicate finishes/glass)
  Where needed, we quote separately or recommend a specialist method—so you avoid damage claims and delays.

Often yes, but it depends on:

• how long the film has been applied (adhesive can harden)
• the material underneath (coated metals, delicate laminates)
• whether heat/solvent is required
  We’ll confirm what’s realistic and include it as a priced line item if it’s significant. This avoids last-minute disputes at handover.

Yes—internal glass is commonly included at accessible heights. If you want:

• frames and tracks detailed
• glazing at height, atriums or stairwells
• high-level dusting above 2m
  we’ll confirm the access method (safe equipment/permissions) and quote accordingly. External glazing is usually separate unless agreed.

We match the method to each floor type:

• LVT/vinyl: low-moisture approach, correct pH products, slip-risk controls
• tiles: safe scrubbing methods; grout haze assessed case-by-case
• wood/laminate: controlled moisture and surface-safe products

carpet: thorough vacuum; extraction only if appropriate
If a finish needs curing time or protection removal before deep machine work, we’ll advise during the survey.

To quote accurately we need:

• site address + programme dates (builders clean vs sparkle clean vs both)
• drawings/room schedule or a walkthrough video
• floor types/finishes and the required standard for handover
• access constraints (hours, keys, security, parking/loading)
• whether waste/debris removal is included and how it’s handled
  A short site survey is the quickest way to lock scope and prevent surprises.

Mobilisation depends on scope, access and programme. Many sites can be scheduled within 7–14 days, with urgent starts subject to availability. We can work out-of-hours and weekends where access permits, and we’ll build a plan around your handover date—including a final sparkle clean close to inspection day if required.