Sanding drywall and cutting tile puts fine dust into vents, cabinets, light fixtures, and window tracks. A regular clean just moves it around.
Cleaning play · Post-construction
Post-construction cleaning leads from homes in the middle of a remodel.
When the contractor leaves, the dust stays: in vents, on window tracks, inside every cabinet. Spur finds owner-occupied homes with a recent remodel or addition permit, writes a final-clean offer timed to when the work wraps up, and mails it with a QR code so the owner can book before the crew packs up.
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Alicia Moreno3307 Juniper LnBoulder, CO 80304Scan to set your final clean date
Alicia M. scanned your post-remodel card · 40 min ago
AI-written for this owner · Mailed in 2 days
Permit-timedmail lands while the remodel is wrapping up
HEPAvacuums and filters for fine drywall and tile dust
2 passesrough clean after trades, final clean before move-back
The problem
Contractors leave broom-clean. Homeowners expect move-in clean.
Homeowners think about the final clean in the last week of the project, and by then they're overwhelmed with punch lists and payments.
Most contracts say debris removal, not detail cleaning. The gap lands on the homeowner, and few cleaners market to it directly.
How it works
From list to mailbox in one workflow.
Five steps from a permit list to a booked final clean.
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See it in Spur
A post-remodel list in Spur
Sample Boulder, CO homes with a recent remodel or addition permit. Names are partly masked.
Zips 80304 + 80305Owner-occupiedRecent permitKitchen, bath, or additionValue $750K+
- Alicia M.3307 Juniper LnKitchen remodel permit · 6 wks agoFinal clean2,600 sq ft
- Nate & Jo P.1145 Grape AveAddition permit · 10 wks agoWhole-house3,400 sq ft
- Hiro S.4060 Bluebell AveBath remodel permit · 4 wks agoRoom clean1,900 sq ft
- Karen L.780 Kalmia AveBasement finish permit · 8 wks agoFinal cleanHEPA
- David R.2915 Iris AveKitchen + bath permits · 7 wks agoWhole-houseValue $1.2M
AI draft for Alicia M. · 3307 Juniper Ln
YOUR KITCHEN REMODEL IS ALMOST DONE. THE DUST ISN'T.
Hi Alicia, the permit for your kitchen remodel at 3307 Juniper Ln was pulled this spring, so the work is probably wrapping up soon. Contractors usually leave a home broom-clean, but drywall and tile dust keeps settling for weeks in vents, cabinets, light fixtures, and window tracks.
Our post-construction clean uses HEPA vacuums, wipes every surface twice, cleans inside cabinets and drawers, details window tracks and sills, and wipes down vent covers. It's the clean that makes a new kitchen feel finished.
Scan the code, tell us your expected finish date, and we'll hold a crew for that week.
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Playbook
How to market post-construction cleaning to homeowners
Post-construction cleaning is one of the highest-ticket jobs a residential cleaning company can sell, and one of the least marketed. Remodel contracts usually cover debris removal and a broom sweep, not detail cleaning. Homeowners only find out how much fine dust a remodel leaves behind after the contractor is gone.
Building permits are the best timing signal. Kitchen, bath, basement, and addition projects all need permits in most jurisdictions, and permit records show the address, project type, and date. A kitchen remodel often takes eight to twelve weeks, so mailing 30 to 90 days after the permit date puts your card in the mailbox as the project is wrapping up.
Sell the clean in two passes when the job is large. A rough clean after the trades finish removes the bulk of the dust and debris. A final clean just before the owner moves furniture back in catches what settled since. Explain why, so the owner understands the price.
Equipment is part of the pitch. HEPA vacuums, microfiber, and air scrubbers capture fine dust that regular vacuums blow back into the room. Mention them on the card, and remind owners to replace the HVAC filter after the work, or offer to do it.
Be careful with older homes. In homes built before 1978, renovation that disturbs painted surfaces falls under the EPA's Renovation, Repair and Painting rule, which requires the certified renovator to do specific cleanup and cleaning verification. Your clean comes after that, not instead of it, and you should say so if a homeowner asks.
Use each job to build referrals. Remodelers, kitchen and bath showrooms, and builders all have clients who need a final clean, and many would rather refer one than do it themselves. Send each contractor your photo report from the job you did on their project, and add them to a short referral mailing every quarter.
13×return on a year of Spur Team from 12 post-construction cleans at $650 average
A few final cleans cover the year.
- Spur Team: $588/yr, plus 600 postcards × $0.94 = $564
- 12 final cleans booked × $650 average = $7,800
- Almost 7× the software and postage, before any remodeler referrals or recurring service
Example math. Project size and pricing vary by market. Run your own numbers →
One tool, not four
Spur vs. the usual way to find post-construction work
What you needThe usual waySpur
Homes with a recent remodel permitWaiting for a contractor to call✓ Built in
Mailed as the project wraps upGeneric mail at a random time✓ Built in
Card names the project"Deep cleaning available"✓ Built in
Booking form asks for finish datePhone tag✓ Built in
Scan alerts by nameNo idea who's interested✓ Built in
Post-Construction by the numbers
Why post-remodel cleaning is a steady market
$450B+
a year in U.S. homeowner improvement and repair spending, and many of those projects leave dust behind
Pre-1978
homes require certified-renovator cleanup and cleaning verification when renovation disturbs painted surfaces
13×
return on a year of Spur Team from 12 post-construction cleans at $650 average
FAQ
Post-construction cleaning questions
How do I find post-construction cleaning jobs?
Use building permit records to find owner-occupied homes with a recent kitchen, bath, basement, or addition permit, and mail them 30 to 90 days after the permit date, when the project is wrapping up.
What does a post-construction clean include?
HEPA vacuuming of floors, walls, vents, and fixtures, wiping inside cabinets and appliances, detailing window tracks and sills, and removing overspray and adhesive from hard surfaces.
How much should I charge for post-construction cleaning?
Most companies price by square footage and project scope, often well above a standard deep clean because of the dust, equipment, and time. Large jobs are often quoted as a rough clean plus a final clean.
Should cleaning companies market to remodelers too?
Yes. Mailing homeowners books jobs now, and sending remodelers your photo report from their projects builds a referral source for the next ones.
Can a cleaning company do lead cleanup after renovation?
In pre-1978 homes, the EPA's RRP rule requires the certified renovator to perform the required cleanup and cleaning verification. A cleaning company's final clean comes afterward and doesn't replace it.
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