After Builders Cleaning London

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  • After builders cleaning from £32 per hour with VAT included.
  • Fine dust and paint residue removed from every surface, edge and socket.
  • Two-pass dust control - because builders dust settles twice.
  • Windows, frames and glass cleared of plaster and paint marks.
  • Move-in ready finish: neutral air, safe surfaces, floors pH-rinsed.
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What Builders Leave Behind When the Trades Move Out

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After builders cleaning is the specialist clean that turns a finished building site back into a home: fine construction dust, plaster residue, paint marks and adhesive traces cleared room by room. In London Samyx works from £32 per hour with VAT included, with the team, equipment and products sized to the state the trades left behind.

Builders dust is not ordinary dust. It is finer, heavier in minerals, and it travels – through closed doors, into cupboards that stayed shut, onto the top of every door frame in rooms the trades never entered. A regular clean pushes it around; vacuuming with standard filters blows the finest fraction straight back into the air, where it settles again overnight and the room looks dusty by morning.

That is why a post renovation clean is a different discipline: filtration-grade extraction, damp-wipe sequences that trap rather than lift dust, and a second pass on the surfaces where airborne residue lands after the first day. The finish is a property that smells of nothing and is ready to furnish.

How our After Builders Cleaning works

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Size, rooms and what the trades did - a written quote with VAT comes back the same day.

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From a standard post-build clean to full detailing with internal windows and carpet extraction.

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Pick a date once snagging is done; the team arrives fully equipped and briefed on the site.

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Dust, residue and paint marks cleared, air neutral, surfaces safe to furnish the same day.

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Builders Dust, Paint and Plaster: the Removal Sequence

The clean runs top-down and room by room, because construction dust obeys gravity: ceilings, light fittings and the tops of door frames first, walls and vertical surfaces next, floors last. Working in any other order means cleaning the same floor twice.

What the sequence covers:

  • Fine dust extracted with filtration-grade equipment, then damp-wiped – the two-step that actually removes it instead of airborne-recycling it
  • Paint spots lifted from glass and tiles with a blade at the correct angle, never abrasives that scratch
  • Adhesive and plaster residue softened and cleared from floors, sockets, switches and skirting
  • Cupboards and wardrobes cleaned inside – closed doors do not stop construction dust
  • Internal windows, frames and sills cleared of builder marks; protective film and label glue removed from new fittings
  • Floors hoovered, washed and pH-neutral rinsed so no film attracts the next layer of dust

On larger refurbishments the work naturally falls into stages – a rough clean while snagging finishes, then the detailed pass once trades are out. The quote reflects the state of the site, not a guess.

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Book after snagging, not after the big trades

The most expensive mistake is cleaning between trade visits - one returning electrician undoes a room. Wait until snagging is signed off, then book; the slot moves free of charge if the project overruns.
Timing Rule
2026-06-12

Builders dust settles twice

The finest fraction hangs in the air for a day or two and lands again after the first clean. That is why the visit ends with a second pass on high and horizontal surfaces - and why a normal clean always looks dusty by morning.
Dust Physics
2026-06-12

Shut cupboards are not safe cupboards

Construction dust travels through every gap, so wardrobes and kitchen units that stayed closed still need cleaning inside. Check one shelf before assuming - the grey film is always there.
Closed Doors
2026-06-12

Clear the rubble before the clean

Cleaners clean; builders waste needs a licensed removal first. Arrange the rubble and offcut collection for before the visit, so the hours go into surfaces instead of stepping around bags.
Waste First
2026-06-12

New paint needs weeks, not scrubbing

Painted walls cure for up to four weeks. Marks on fresh paint get dry or barely damp attention only - aggressive cleaning now means repainting later. Tell the team where the newest paint is.
Fresh Paint
2026-06-12

Paint on glass comes off with a blade, not a scourer

Plaster splashes and paint spots lift cleanly from glass with a blade at the correct angle. Scourers and abrasive pads leave permanent scratches that show against every sunset.
Glass Marks
After builders cleaning - kitchen

After Builders Cleaning Prices and Scheduling

Pricing is hourly from £32 with VAT included, and the hours follow the state of the site: a refreshed kitchen takes an afternoon, a full refurbishment with plaster dust in every room takes a team most of a day. The written quote sets the expected hours before the visit, so the figure is a plan rather than a surprise.

Scheduling has one rule that saves money: book the clean for after the trades actually finish, including snagging. A clean done between trade visits gets undone by the next drill hole, and paying for the same rooms twice is the most common after-builders mistake. Where a project overruns, the slot moves with it – rescheduling around builders is part of the service, not an inconvenience.

Carpet extraction and internal window detailing join the same visit as add-ons, and one invoice covers the lot – useful for landlords handing the refreshed property straight to the next tenancy.

From £32/hr
VAT included, written quote
Two-pass dust control
because fine dust settles twice
Flexible dates
the slot moves if builders overrun
Insured
£1M public liability, vetted team

What’s Included in Our After Builders Cleaning in London

All surfaces Included
Exterior of cupboards Included
Inside of cupboards Included
Top of the kitchen cupboards Included
Exterior of appliances Included
Inside of appliances (dishwasher, washing machine etc)
Tidy up & wash dishes
Clean walls
Inside windows and frames Included
Outside windows and frames
Vacuum & mop floors Included
Remove limescale everywhere Included
Inside oven
Extractor fan filter
Descale toilet Included
Clean grouting Included
Inside fridge/freezer
Carpet & upholstery
Clean external areas (balcony, terrace, etc)

Surface Protection, Air Quality and the Final Walk-Through

New surfaces deserve the gentlest method that works. Fresh paint cures for weeks, so walls get dry or barely damp attention rather than scrubbing; new worktops and fittings are cleaned with products matched to the material, and protective film comes off only when the surface behind it is ready. A blade on glass, never on lacquered frames.

Air quality is half the job. Construction dust hangs in the air for days after trades leave, which is why the visit ends differently from a normal clean: high surfaces re-checked, extraction run last, and ventilation guidance for the first nights – because what is airborne today is on the worktop tomorrow. Where the property will house children or anyone with dust sensitivity, the second-pass timing matters even more.

The visit closes with a room-by-room walk-through against the agreed scope. What was promised in the quote is what is checked at the door – and the property is handed back ready to furnish, not ready for another clean.

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Our Prices

Service Price
After Builders Cleaning (per hour) From £32/h

Hourly billing with VAT included. The written quote sets the expected hours from the property size and the state the trades left it in – larger refurbishments get a short walk-through first.
*All prices and services are subject to our Service Terms and Conditions, minimum charges, and pricing may vary based on your location in London, as well as our availability and level of busyness. Additional charges for Congestion Charge and Parking fee may apply (when applicable). *The prices are inclusive of VAT.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What does after builders cleaning include?

A: A top-down, room-by-room clean of everything the trades touched and everything their dust reached: fine dust extraction and damp-wiping, paint and plaster spots lifted from glass, tiles and floors, adhesive residue cleared, cupboards cleaned inside, internal windows and frames detailed, and floors washed with a pH-neutral rinse.

Q: Do you clean kitchen cupboards inside and kitchen appliances?

A: Yes. Construction dust gets through closed doors, so cupboards and drawers are cleaned inside as standard, and appliance exteriors are wiped down. Inside-appliance cleaning, including the oven, joins the visit as a priced add-on.

Q: Do you cover my area?

A: Samyx covers after builders cleaning across London Zones 1-5. Enter your postcode in the booking form to confirm availability for your dates - slots around project completions are best booked a week ahead.

Q: Do I have to provide materials and equipment?

A: No. The team brings filtration-grade extraction equipment and professional products matched to new surfaces - included in the hourly rate, nothing for you to supply.

Q: Are you insured?

A: Yes. Every cleaner is DBS-checked and vetted, and the company carries £1,000,000 public liability insurance - which matters most exactly when a property is full of brand-new surfaces.

Q: Can I add other services to the visit?

A: Yes. Carpet extraction after dusty works, inside-oven cleaning and full internal window detailing are the usual additions - all done in the same visit, on the same invoice.

Q: Is pricing hourly or fixed?

A: Hourly, from £32 with VAT included. The written quote sets the expected hours based on the property size and the state the trades left it in, so you know the realistic total before the team arrives.

Q: Can you dispose of builders’ waste?

A: No - rubble, offcuts and packaging need a licensed waste carrier, which your builder usually arranges. Book the waste collection for before the clean, so the visit's hours go into surfaces rather than working around bags.

Q: What if builders overrun - can I reschedule?

A: Yes, and you should. A clean done before the trades truly finish gets undone within a day. The slot moves with the project at no charge - just let us know as soon as the completion date shifts.

Q: How can I pay?

A: By card or bank transfer against the invoice issued at completion. Landlords and project managers can have the invoice addressed for their records - one document covering the whole visit.

Q: How much does after builders cleaning cost in London?

A: Samyx charges from £32 per hour with VAT included, and the hours follow the state of the site: a refreshed kitchen typically takes an afternoon, while a full refurbishment with plaster dust throughout takes a team most of a day. The written quote sets the expected hours up front.

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