Post Construction Cleaning Checklist
A Post-Construction Cleaning Checklist is the fastest way to turn a dusty jobsite into a hand-over-ready space. The list walks you through every critical step - bagging debris, scraping paint flecks off glass, wiping cabinetry inside and out, polishing fixtures, and double-mopping hard floors - each with a clear “done” standard. No more guessing whether vents are dust-free or stickers are off every window.
The checklist is flexible enough for cleaning companies, building contractors, property managers, and even DIY owners. Crews can split tasks by phase (rough, detail, final) and clock predictable labor hours, while builders and managers get an auditable record that every room meets turnover specs. Solo users can tackle one section at a time without wondering what to do next.
You can print the free PDF, or load the mobile-app version to set automatic reminders, add time-stamped check-offs, and attach photo proof of spotless grout or scratch-free glass. Site supervisors see progress in real time and can flag extra work orders on the spot.
Update the checklist after each project, and you’ll always have a living playbook that keeps every post-build clean efficient, consistent, and inspection-ready.
PPE on hand (gloves, safety glasses, dust masks)
Industrial vacuum and extension leads working
Mop bucket, microfiber heads, and scraper blades stocked
Upload one photo of the equipment staging area
Note any missing or damaged tools
Construction rubble bagged and removed (bags count)
Off-cuts, timber, and packaging cleared from rooms
Nails, screws, and sharp objects collected with magnet sweep
Skips or dumpsters closed after loading
Describe any oversized waste left for third-party haul-off
Ceilings, beams, and ductwork vacuumed with HEPA unit
Light fixtures wiped free of drywall dust
Air-con diffusers and return grilles cleaned
Protective film removed from all panes
Stickers and silicone residue scraped off
Interior & exterior glass washed, streak-free
Upload a close-up photo of one window corner
Scratches or chips noted
List any panes requiring contractor replacement
Cabinet fronts and shelves wiped free of sawdust
Countertops polished, no adhesive residue
Doors, frames, and skirting boards damp-wiped
Switch plates and sockets dust-free
Floor protection sheets lifted and disposed
Vacuum pass with brush-bar OFF on hard floors
First mop with neutral cleaner completed
Second mop / buff pass completed
Carpet areas deep-vacuumed with HEPA filter
Upload wide-angle photo of main hallway floor
Tile grout dusted then washed down
Sanitary ware (sinks, toilets, tubs) free of plaster spots
Chrome fittings polished
Plug holes and traps cleared of debris
Mirror glass streak-free
Upload an “after” photo of shower or tub
List any chipped tiles or cracked fixtures
Thresholds swept, no cement residue
Exterior windowsills and ledges wiped
Rubbish around site perimeter collected (bags)
Upload photo of front entrance after cleaning
Temporary construction filters removed
New HVAC filters installed (qty)
Vent covers re-attached securely
Touch-points (handles, rails) disinfected
All cleaning equipment removed from site
Upload final wide shot of each major room (min 3 photos)
Rate overall cleanliness for hand-over (0 = poor, 5 = excellent)
Additional snags or damage noted for builder
