The checklist
All 19 items, before anybody has priced anything.
Publishing this costs us the ability to be vague, which is the point. If something your job needs is missing, tell us at the bid and it goes on the list rather than onto an invoice later.
01 Rough clean
While the trades are still in the building
Gross debris removed to the skip, floor by floor
Construction dust knocked down from overhead before anything else
Done first, because everything after this settles on what we clean next.
Hard floors swept and wet-vacuumed
Stickers and manufacturer film removed from fixtures
Not from glass — glass film stays on until final, which is why it looks unfinished at this stage.
Restrooms rough-cleaned and made usable for the trades
02 Final clean
After the last trade leaves, before the punch-list walk
Window film removed, glass cleaned both sides
Window tracks and sills vacuumed then wiped
Named separately because this is the single most common item somebody assumed was included.
Light fixtures, diffusers, and vents wiped
Door frames, hinges, and hardware detailed
Millwork wiped inside and out, including drawer runs
Restroom fixtures polished, partitions wiped, mirrors finished
Hard floors mopped or auto-scrubbed to the flooring manufacturer's instruction
We follow the flooring sheet, not our preference. If the sheet says nothing but water, it is water.
Carpet vacuumed, edges detailed
Switch plates, thermostats, and access panels wiped
Paint overspray and adhesive removed from glass and hardware
Where it comes off without damaging the finish. Where it does not, we photograph it and tell you rather than scratching it.
03 Touch-up
After punch list, before the tenant walks in
Re-clean of any area the trades reopened after final
Marks and scuffs from the punch-list crews removed
Restrooms and entry re-detailed before handover
Walk with the superintendent, item by item, and a signature
Checklist wording is pending confirmation. No client name, certification, or insurance detail is published on this site.