Ocean Growth Security provides post-construction cleaning in Dubai for new builds, fit-outs, refurbishments and handovers — villas, apartments, offices, retail units, towers and common areas. The work is quoted in stages, because a builder’s clean and a handover clean are not the same job and trying to do both in one visit is why handovers slip.
Construction dust is not everyday dust. It is fine, it is abrasive, it settles into every surface and void, and it keeps reappearing for days after the work stops. A building that looks clean on Friday can look dusty again on Monday if the first stage was rushed.
The three stages
- Rough clean — during or immediately after the main works. Removal of packaging, offcuts, protective film, adhesive residue and general debris, so the finishing trades are not working around waste. This stage is about volume, not detail.
- Final clean — after the trades have finished and before furniture or stock arrives. Full dust removal from surfaces, skirtings, frames, sills and fittings, plus floors, glass and washrooms. This is where the building starts to look finished.
- Handover or sparkle clean — the last visit, once the building is empty of contractors. Detail work: internal glass on both faces, polished surfaces, sanitised washrooms, floors finished, and everything presented for the client walk-through or the tenant’s arrival.
Quoting these as one line usually means the rough stage eats the budget and the handover stage gets skimped — which is exactly the stage the client inspects.
What post-construction cleaning covers
- Dust removal — walls, ceilings, ledges, skirtings, door frames, sills, light fittings, vents, sockets and the tops of cupboards that will never be reachable again.
- Floors — by surface: tile and grout, marble, vinyl and LVT, timber, and carpet. Cement film and grout haze need specific treatment rather than a general mop.
- Internal glass — both faces, including the paint specks, stickers and silicone smears left by the trades.
- Washrooms and kitchens — descaled, sanitised, fittings polished, and protective film removed.
- Paint and adhesive removal — from glass, frames, floors and fittings, using methods that do not damage the surface underneath.
- External areas — entrances, walkways, balconies and parking decks cleared of construction debris.
Working with contractors and handover dates
Post-construction cleaning is usually the last trade on site and the first to be blamed when a handover slips. Two things prevent that:
- Agreeing what “complete” means before starting. A builder’s “ready for cleaning” and a cleaner’s “ready for cleaning” are often weeks apart. We will walk the unit and say plainly whether the trades have finished enough for the stage being booked.
- Booking the stages separately. If the rough clean is booked on a fixed date and the finishing trades run late, the rough clean can still proceed. If one visit is booked to cover everything, a two-day slip becomes a full rebook.
Access, equipment and safety
Post-construction sites have their own hazards, and cleaning staff are often the people who find them: live sockets, unprotected edges, unstable materials, and dust that masks trip hazards. Our teams work to the site’s own induction and permit rules, use the correct access equipment for height rather than improvised platforms, and are briefed on which services are live and which are not.
Equipment includes industrial vacuums with appropriate filtration — domestic vacuums spread fine construction dust rather than removing it — plus floor machines, glass equipment and the right consumables for each surface.
What is not included
Post-construction cleaning removes the mess left by building work. It does not include making good defects: paint touch-ups, filling, repairing damaged surfaces, or replacing items the trades broke. Where we find defects during cleaning, we report them with a location and a photograph so they can be added to the snag list before handover rather than discovered by the client.
How post-construction cleaning is priced
It is quoted per project, based on the floor area, the number of stages required, the condition the site is left in, the surfaces involved, and how much time is available before handover. Two identical units can differ substantially in cost because of how the trades finished them.
To quote we need a site visit, the floor areas, the stage or stages you need, and the handover date. Where the finishing trades are still on site, we will say whether the date is realistic.
Frequently asked questions
Can you clean while the trades are still working?
For the rough stage, yes. For the final and handover stages, no — dust settles back onto anything cleaned while sanding, cutting or painting continues, and the client ends up paying twice.
How long does it take?
A rough clean is usually the fastest stage by area; a handover clean is the slowest because of the detail. A site visit gives a reliable figure, and we will say which stage is likely to be the constraint.
Do you clean outside and balconies?
Yes, including entrance areas, walkways, terraces and parking decks.
Can you work to a snag list or handover checklist?
Yes. Where an agent, developer or client has a checklist, we will work to it and confirm what has been completed.
Do you remove construction waste?
We remove packaging, offcuts and general debris from the areas being cleaned. Bulk waste and skip removal are arranged separately and quoted with the project.
Request a post-construction cleaning quote
Send us the site, the floor areas, the stage you need and the handover date, and we will arrange a survey and come back with a staged price. Call +971 52 319 7980 or use our contact form.
Related reading: a post-construction cleaning checklist for new properties and building cleaning in Dubai.