Renovation work can completely transform a home, but it also creates a type of dirt that ordinary household cleaning is not designed around. Fine dust can settle across floors, skirtings, fittings, glass and horizontal surfaces long after the visible building work has stopped.
Feathers Cleaning and Hygiene provides post-renovation cleaning in Port Elizabeth and Gqeberha for residential properties after alterations, repairs, remodelling and building work.
The objective is to move the home from a recently completed work site toward a cleaner, usable residential space.
Normal house cleaning deals mainly with everyday household dirt. Renovation cleaning has to account for dust and residue created by cutting, drilling, sanding, plastering, painting and other work.
Renovation dust can settle over large areas and return to surfaces if the surrounding space has not been properly cleaned.
Floors, fittings, glass and newly finished surfaces need cleaning methods appropriate to the material being cleaned.
Edges, skirtings, sills, fittings and other detailed areas can hold construction dust even when the room looks clean at first glance.
The exact work depends on what was renovated and the condition of the property, but the clean may involve the following areas.
Dust removal from accessible horizontal and vertical surfaces.
Vacuuming, sweeping or appropriate floor cleaning based on the installed surface.
Cleaning of accessible glass and surrounding areas affected by renovation dust.
Detailed attention to edges where fine dust commonly settles.
Cleaning accessible door surfaces, frames and surrounding areas.
Wiping accessible fittings affected by building dust and residue.
Detailed cleaning of accessible surfaces in newly worked areas.
Cleaning intended to bring the renovated space closer to normal residential use.
Post-renovation cleaning works best once the trades have finished the work that creates new dust, drilling residue, plaster dust or similar mess.
Avoid cleaning while sanding, drilling or other dust-producing work is still taking place.
Contractors should remove their equipment, packaging and substantial building waste before the cleaning stage.
The cleaning team can then focus on the remaining dust and cleaning-related residue.
The service is aimed at cleaning the property after building work, rather than removing significant quantities of bricks, broken tiles, timber, packaging or other construction waste.
Where substantial building debris remains, it should normally be cleared before the post-renovation clean so the cleaning team can focus on dust, surfaces, floors and the finished space.
Protect the New Finishes
Renovations often introduce new flooring, cabinetry, glass, tiles and finishes. Cleaning should take account of the surface rather than assuming one method is suitable for every material.
Wood, laminate and vinyl floors, for example, have different tolerances for moisture and cleaning products.
Read our guide to cleaning and maintaining wood, vinyl and laminate flooring without using inappropriate methods.
Read our floor-care guide →Residential customers can start directly through the Feathers online booking system.
Start the Feathers residential booking process.
Select the suitable post-renovation residential option.
Provide the information requested about the property and renovation.
Select from available booking options and complete the process.
Once the construction dust is dealt with, you may need another residential or specialist cleaning service.
Ongoing cleaning once the home is back to normal use.
View house cleaning →Useful when the renovated property is being prepared for new occupants.
View move-in cleaning →Dedicated glass cleaning where windows need additional specialist attention.
View window cleaning →Cleaning Guides
These Feathers guides explain how different household surfaces and deeper cleaning requirements should be approached.
Feathers Cleaning and Hygiene is based at 27 Trichardt Street, Parsons Hill, Port Elizabeth. We provide residential cleaning across Port Elizabeth, Gqeberha and surrounding areas within Nelson Mandela Bay.
Need to check whether we cover your property? Call 079 096 3267 .
It is detailed cleaning after renovations, repairs or building work, with particular attention to construction dust, surfaces, floors and residue left by the work.
It is generally best to clean once dust-producing work has finished and contractors have removed their tools, materials and substantial building waste.
No. Routine house cleaning deals mainly with normal household dirt. Post-renovation work involves construction-related dust and residue that require more detailed attention.
Post-renovation cleaning is focused on cleaning rather than substantial construction-waste removal. Major rubble and building waste should normally be removed before the cleaning stage.
Yes. Residential customers can start through the Feathers online booking system and select the appropriate service.
Get the building dust and renovation residue cleaned so you can start enjoying the finished space.