Post-construction cleaning cost calculator - bid the build by the square foot.
- No sign-up
- Rough · final · touch-up
- Per-visit & per sq ft
The thorough pre-handover pass - detailed dusting, windows, fixtures, and floors, top to bottom.
Estimated post-construction price
$1,045–$1,565
Final / detail clean · 3,000 sq ft
A transparent ballpark using typical local ranges - not a quote. Your real price depends on your own rates, region, and the job in front of you.
How post-construction cleaning is priced
The rough clean happens after the major build work - debris removal, broom-sweeping, and prepping for flooring, usually $0.10 to $0.30 / sq ft. The final or detail clean is the thorough pass before handover - dusting every surface, windows, fixtures, and floors, typically $0.30 to $0.75 / sq ft. The touch-up is a quick last pass right before the client walks through, around $0.10 to $0.20 / sq ft.
Commercial projects price higher than homes - bigger open areas, more glass, high ceilings, and tighter handover deadlines all add labor. The calculator above models the phase, project type, and finishes so you can move from a per-square-foot rate to a number you can put on a bid.
Post-construction cleaning prices per square foot
| Phase | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Rough cleanDebris removal, sweep, prep for flooring | $0.10 – $0.30 / sq ft |
| Final / detail cleanDetailed dusting, windows, fixtures, floors | $0.30 – $0.75 / sq ft |
| Touch-up cleanQuick final pass before handover | $0.10 – $0.20 / sq ft |
| Residential project (typical)Single-family homes and units | $0.15 – $0.60 / sq ft |
| Commercial projectBigger areas, more glass, tighter deadlines | $0.20 – $0.80 / sq ft |
| By the hour (per cleaner)Used on small or hard-to-measure jobs | $35 – $60 / hr |
| National average (whole job)Most projects land in this range | $210 – $379 |
Source: 2026 averages - Thumbtack, Angi, ServiceMaster, HomeGuide
Pricing tip for cleaners
What changes a post-construction quote
- Phase - a rough debris clean, a detailed final clean, and a touch-up are three different price points
- Residential vs commercial - commercial brings bigger areas, more glass, and tighter deadlines
- Debris and dust volume - fine drywall dust settles everywhere and is the single biggest labor driver
- Glass and high ceilings - large windows, glass walls, and height add ladder work and time
- Delicate finishes - new floors, fixtures, and surfaces need careful, slower handling
- Windows, floor care, and haul-away - usually billed as separate line items on top of the base
- Access and schedule - after-hours work and a compressed handover deadline raise the rate
PaidPrice the build, then send it as a real bid.
The calculator gives you the per-square-foot ballpark. Estimaid turns it into a branded, itemized post-construction bid you can send the same day - phase, project type, windows, floor care, and haul-away all priced your way - then tracks it from sent to accepted to paid. Set your rates once and quote every build in minutes.