There is no better feeling than seeing your new build finally finished. After creating a space ready for inspection and occupancy, you can be proud of the work you and your crew have done. But before moving forward with these final steps, post-construction cleanup must occur. Making sure the job is done right is essential to avoid delays. Here are 5 potential mistakes and how to avoid them.
Failing to Take a Top-to-Bottom Approach
Although it may be easier to clean countertops, floors, and similar surfaces first, it doesn’t make sense during a post-construction cleanup. Dust from the ceiling, lights, walls, fans, and vents accumulates and continues to settle. Instead of re-cleaning, use a team that knows how to start at the top and work their way down for spotless, better-protected surfaces.
Failing to Use the Right Products
Contractors use different materials when building a space, so having the right cleaning products is essential to avoid damage. Etching, scratches, warping, and discoloration can happen if the wrong cleaners are applied.
Before starting the cleanup process, a trained cleanup crew will evaluate all surfaces and materials to determine which products are necessary to achieve positive results.
Failing to Clean Vents & Filters
During construction, dust accumulates in various areas, including vents, filters, and even HVAC systems. Neglecting these spaces during cleaning can cause particles to continue circulating throughout the area long after occupants move in. This can cause poor air quality, greater allergy symptoms, etc.
Expert custodial cleanup crews will clean these areas to ensure your stakeholders and occupants are satisfied.
Failing to Communicate
Maintaining a good partnership between clients and your team is crucial. When working closely with a professional cleanup team, you can expect superior communication. This ensures delays are avoided and expectations are met. When a concern arises, a prompt response can prevent dissatisfaction and frustration, keeping everyone happy, pleased, and in agreement on the timeline and goals of the post-construction cleanup process.
Failing to Deliver Realistic Cleaning Timelines
Knowing how long it will take to complete the post-construction cleanup can ensure occupants can move into the space promptly. If you fail to provide a realistic timeframe, you could face frustrated clients. Instead of guessing, you can work with a trained team that uses digital checklists to ensure everything is completed correctly and thoroughly.
Give your clients the results they deserve. By hiring a professional post-construction cleanup crew, you can avoid mistakes and keep everyone happy when it’s time to move in.
About the Company
EcoTec Commercial Cleaning is located on Long Island and provides comprehensive services using eco-friendly, EPA-approved products. With industry-approved techniques, our custodial technicians are professionally trained to clean all environments, including office buildings, medical facilities, residential housing, restaurants, retail spaces, and more. If you are interested in learning how we can ensure the success of your build, visit our website or call (631) 772-0668 to receive a quote.