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10+ Years of Expertise

Trusted by leading NYC companies for delivering consistent, high-quality cleaning backed by more than a decade of proven expertise.

100+ Professional Cleaners

A dedicated, full-time team. In-house cleaners, no contractors, just reliable cleaning professionals delivering consistent, customised service.

Top-Rated in NYC

With a 95% client retention rate, we’re one of New York City’s most trusted cleaning companies—delivering a difference your team and clients will notice.

Niche Expertise

Associations

Sanitation
ISSA Advancing Clean Driving Innovation
Boma International
IFMA Greater New York City Chapter
ASHE Optimizing Health Care Facilities
US Green Building Council

Insurance

We are a fully insured cleaning company. Our comprehensive coverage protects you and your property, meeting all legal requirements in NYC and the high standards of even our most demanding clients.

General Liability

General Liability

Excess/Umbrella

Excess/Umbrella

Workers Compensation

Workers Compensation

Employment Practices

Employment Practices

Disability

Disability

FAQ

How Long Does Post-Construction Cleaning Take?

It will take about 3-5 hours for a one-room remodeling job. For a whole apartment or small office, 6-10 hours. A large commercial space or a two-story building will require 2-5 days for the whole crew. The free evaluation session is where you will get the precise timing for planning your move-in date.

Do Your Cleaners Bring All The Necessary Equipment And Tools?

Yes. All our staff arrive with HEPA-filter vacuums, industrial floor machines, microfiber cloths, long-handled dusting wands, floor polishers, and all-green cleaning supplies. You are responsible for nothing.

Is It Difficult To Handle Post-Construction Cleaning Without Professional Help?

It's a lot more work than people usually think. Even ordinary vacuums can't pick up ultra-fine construction dust; without HEPA filters, you blow it around. Add paint specks, grout haze, adhesive spots, and a solo clean, and it can take days. Our team will save you time, protect your finishes, and keep you up to date on health & safety.

How Much Do Post-Renovation Cleaning Services Cost?

The cost varies by space dimensions, nature, and scale of the work. Post-renovation cleaning in NYC may cost $0.20-$0.50 per sq. ft. in a commercial space. Home costs vary depending on the number of rooms and the extent of renovations. We provide complimentary on-site or photo estimates, always with an exact quote, no surprises.

How Is After-Remodeling Cleaning Different From Regular Cleaning?

Cleaning what's already clean, regularly. Cleaning up after remodeling is another issue altogether. Removing deeply lodged dust, scrubbing paint splotches and glue from floors and glass, and sanitizing surfaces exposed to raw materials and chemicals requires special tools, not just a spray bottle and a mop.

Do I Really Need A Post-Construction Cleaning Service?

Definitely, construction work produces toxic dust, chemicals, and sharp, stubborn marks and stains that cannot be cleaned without specialized tools and household products. You need a Post-Construction cleaning specialist to ensure that anyone entering the space is safe.

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Commercial Post-Construction Cleaning in New York

After construction or renovation, you need cleaning. That final step prepares the space for use. Sterling Cleaning Services handles it with skilled staff and professional equipment, without compromise.

Our commercial post-construction cleaning service in New York is here to ensure you meet deadlines. We can clean during the day or at night, and we can fit your dates. No downtime. No excuses.

We take care of every detail, from dust removal and floor polishing to window cleaning and sanitizing the entire space. Room-by-room checklists are used with all jobs. All cleaning will be performed in accordance with OSHA-approved procedures and green cleaning agents.

Types of Projects We Serve

Office Build-Outs

Office Build-Outs

Just built an office space? Don't just spot clean. We scrub away drywall dust from all surfaces, clean air vents, shine floors, and ensure that the workstations are ready for your team to move into.

Office Build-Outs
Retail Store Renovations

Retail Store Renovations

Within seconds, customers decide whether to shop at your store. We are thorough in every area – shelves, display units, changing rooms, windows, and entrances, ensuring your shop is ready when it opens.

Retail Store Renovations
Commercial Buildings

Commercial Buildings

We approach a multi-floor building systemically. Floor-by-floor work occurs in lobbies, stairwells, elevators, bathrooms, and common areas. Moreover, we have an on-site supervisor present throughout.

Commercial Buildings
Industrial Facilities

Industrial Facilities

We handle large volumes of heavy construction debris, chemical residue, and multiple inches of fine dust. We provide industrial-quality equipment and trained operators to meet your safety and compliance needs.

Industrial Facilities
Apartment Complexes

Apartment Complexes

We realize that tenants expect a clean, move-in-ready unit. We clean every apartment; kitchens, bathrooms, all flooring, windows, built-in cabinets, etc., to keep our tenants happy the minute they step through the door.

Apartment Complexes

Insurance

We are a fully insured commercial cleaning company, which makes us a reliable cleaning partner for businesses. Our comprehensive coverage protects you and your property, meeting all legal requirements in NYC and the high standards of even our most demanding clients.

General Liability

Excess/Umbrella

Workers Compensation

Employment Practices

Disability

What Our Post-Construction Cleaning Includes?

A lot is left behind during construction. Our post-construction cleaning takes care of all of it, from the ceiling to the floor, in every room, so your home is immaculate before it is occupied.

  • Deep Dust Extraction Not just any dust, construction dust contains finer particles of silica, drywall, and chemicals. We use a HEPA vacuum and microfiber tools to extract it from vents, ceilings, baseboards, the interior of cabinets, and every other surface.
  • Window and Glass Restoration With renovation comes paint flecks, adhesive, smears; glass is covered in them. We clean every window pane, frame, sill, and glass door panel.
  • Floor Cleaning and Surface Protection We cover all types of flooring: hardwood, tile, polished concrete, and vinyl. We remove dried grout haze, glue, and scuff marks. Finally, we buff and seal every surface to make it look new.
  • Full Restroom and Kitchen Sanitization Contractors use these spaces extremely heavily. We clean and sanitize all fixtures, grout lines, countertops, and all surfaces thoroughly to ensure proper sanitation for the opening of your space.

How Our Cleaning Process Works?

We strive to deliver the best for you. Each of our cleaning jobs follows a standard four-step process, making it efficient, transparent, and stress-free for you from initial contact to the final walkthrough.

  • Free Site Assessment
    We visit your home or view photos of the project. We provide you with a cost estimate in writing-there are never any hidden fees!
  • Custom Cleaning Plan
    Each project is unique. Before our cleaning specialists visit your property, we develop a tailor-made plan for your space, size, type, time frame, and unique needs.
  • Professional Cleaning
    Your friendly, bonded, and insured team arrives on time, with everything we need (tools, equipment, and supplies). We have a room-by-room checklist to ensure we don't miss a spot.
  • Final Walkthrough
    Once completed, we give you a tour of the entire job. Should you notice anything, we will take care of it on-site before we leave.

ASSOCIATIONS

Sanitation
ISSA Advancing Clean Driving Innovation
Boma International
IFMA Greater New York City Chapter
ASHE Optimizing Health Care Facilities
US Green Building Council

Benefits of Professional Post-Construction Cleaning Services

A post-construction clean goes beyond the surface. You can secure your investments, protect occupants, and turn over your space faster and more effectively than you ever would by doing it yourself.

Here is what you get with professional post-construction cleaning standards of Sterling Cleaning Services in NYC:

  • Breathe Cleaner Air — We remove silica dust, VOC residues, and fine chemical particles before people enter the room.
  • Stay Code-Compliant — We manage construction waste removal and site sanitation in accordance with NYC building codes, so you don't face fines or callbacks.
  • Protect Your Surfaces — Excess abrasive dust on floors and finishes can cause irreversible damage; we clean it before it has the chance.

Ready-to-Use Spaces with Reliable Post-Renovation Cleaning

Any restoration project represents a significant investment in your time, money, and energy. A final layer of construction dust and grime will be the lasting impression left by your remodel. A dirty floor or a smeared window will undo weeks of meticulous craftsmanship.

To help you clean up after renovations, our New York post-construction cleaning team comes in. We are efficient, transparent, and won’t leave until everything is perfect.

When you call us, you get:

  • Speedy Mobilization - We fit your clean around your schedule from contract handover, so your timeline isn't affected.
  • Thorough Cleaning - Each room, each surface, each type of flooring, and each fixture – no corners cut.
  • Flexibility of Cleaning- Nights, weekends, and last-minute turns are all standard.

Whether it is a full post-construction cleaning on a commercial building or post-renovation cleaning of a residential unit, we are prepared to take your call whenever you need.

Touch-Up Cleaning

Now comes the stage for our precision cleaning. It is the difference between a good result and a great one. As soon as the furniture is in, the wall fittings are mounted, final touches are added, new marks are made, and the dust settles. That's when we call again and make everything right.

Our touch-up cleaning comprises:

  • Wiping new fingerprint and smudge marks on glass, mirrors, and all surfaces.
  • Cleaning down the new layers of dust from furniture moving in and fittings being mounted.
  • Polishing the new scuff marks and surface disturbance from the fit-out phase.
  • Spot-cleaning walls, doors, and trims is being marked during move-in.
  • Final sweep and vacuum of all floors before our completion form is signed off.

We consider the job to be incomplete until you can walk into an environment that feels truly prepared.

Final Cleaning

Here lies the heart of the job – the deep, thorough cleaning that finishes construction and leaves it ready to live in or work in. We go from the ceiling down, room by room, surface by surface; no element is left untouched.

Our final cleaning step will include:

  • Walls and ceilings - dust, smear marks, and paint splashes cleaned off.
  • Floors - grout haze removal, adhesive removal, all surface types scrubbed and polished.
  • Windows and glass - the whole pane and frame, plus the door glass, cleaned and streak-free.
  • Light fixtures and ceiling fans - dusted and wiped down.
  • Air vents and ducts - embedded construction dust removed via HEPA vacuum extraction.
  • Cabinets and built-in shelving – wipe down inside and out.
  • Bathrooms and kitchens: entire fixtures, tile, work surfaces, and grout lines disinfected.

By the end of this stage, your new space will be polished and ready for the finishing touches.

Phases of Post-Construction Clean-Up Rough Cleaning

This is our starting point. Before we can even do any detailed cleaning, the space must be safe and clear. Our team surveys the space and removes all leftover contractor waste.

The phase includes:

  • Bulk trash and building waste (broken materials, leftover supplies)
  • Packaging (cardboard, plastic wrap, foam, tape)
  • Bulk debris such as drywall, tiles, wood offcuts, concrete pieces, etc.
  • Any waste from common spaces, such as floors, stairwells, etc.
  • Identify hazardous waste and dispose of it under NYC rules.

After this step, walkways and floors are clear, and our team can now get to work.

Why Choose Our Post-Construction Cleaning Services in NYC?

Not every cleaning company understands what post-construction work actually involves. We do.

Here's what sets us apart:

  • Specialists, Not Generalists
    Our cleaners specialize in post-construction and post-renovation cleaning services. We have experienced, skilled staff who can handle any job size, from a single-room renovation to a 10-story commercial building renovation.
  • Eco-Friendly Products
    We utilize green cleaning chemicals that are non-toxic and biodegradable. Using them protects workers, future residents, and the environment while complying with all NYC green building requirements.
  • Transparent Pricing
    We give you a written quote upfront – clearly based on the scope with no hidden fees, surprise additions, or sudden alterations to the initial price.
  • Flexible Scheduling
    We accommodate your project timeline. Night, weekend, and fast turnaround work are all normal. Your move-in date determines our timing.
  • Fully Insured and Compliant
    We are fully insured for both general and commercial liability. Our experts ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and New York City building codes on every job. You are completely protected.

Locations We Serve

With experience of more than a decade, Sterling Cleaning Services has gradually expanded to serve areas beyond New York City. As a locally-based janitorial cleaning team, we have handpicked skilled professionals who promise to make your space spotless and tidy.

We are the right answer for anyone searching for ‘best commercial cleaning near me’ in -

FAQ’s

Find answers to all your post-construction cleaning services-related queries to understand our best practices, schedules, and techniques.

Do I Really Need A Post-Construction Cleaning Service?

Definitely, construction work produces toxic dust, chemicals, and sharp, stubborn marks and stains that cannot be cleaned without specialized tools and household products. You need a Post-Construction cleaning specialist to ensure that anyone entering the space is safe.

How Is After-Remodeling Cleaning Different From Regular Cleaning?

Cleaning what's already clean, regularly. Cleaning up after remodeling is another issue altogether. Removing deeply lodged dust, scrubbing paint splotches and glue from floors and glass, and sanitizing surfaces exposed to raw materials and chemicals requires special tools, not just a spray bottle and a mop.

How Much Do Post-Renovation Cleaning Services Cost?

The cost varies by space dimensions, nature, and scale of the work. Post-renovation cleaning in NYC may cost $0.20-$0.50 per sq. ft. in a commercial space. Home costs vary depending on the number of rooms and the extent of renovations. We provide complimentary on-site or photo estimates, always with an exact quote, no surprises.

Is It Difficult To Handle Post-Construction Cleaning Without Professional Help?

It's a lot more work than people usually think. Even ordinary vacuums can't pick up ultra-fine construction dust; without HEPA filters, you blow it around. Add paint specks, grout haze, adhesive spots, and a solo clean, and it can take days. Our team will save you time, protect your finishes, and keep you up to date on health & safety.

Do Your Cleaners Bring All The Necessary Equipment And Tools?

Yes. All our staff arrive with HEPA-filter vacuums, industrial floor machines, microfiber cloths, long-handled dusting wands, floor polishers, and all-green cleaning supplies. You are responsible for nothing.

How Long Does Post-Construction Cleaning Take?

It will take about 3-5 hours for a one-room remodeling job. For a whole apartment or small office, 6-10 hours. A large commercial space or a two-story building will require 2-5 days for the whole crew. The free evaluation session is where you will get the precise timing for planning your move-in date.

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