Post-construction cleaning in Jacksonville is priced per square foot and usually runs $350–$800+ depending on your home's size and phase — a rough clean between trades costs less than a detailed final clean before move-in. Call (904) 000-0000 with your square footage for a firm number.
Cleaning up after a build or remodel in Northeast Florida
When a new build or renovation wraps, the last thing standing between you and move-in day is a coat of fine dust that gets into everything. Drywall sanding, tile cutting, paint, and adhesive work leave residue on every horizontal surface — and in a market like Jacksonville's booming Nocatee and St. Johns new-construction corridors, homeowners take handoff of these houses expecting them spotless. A post-construction clean is a different job from ordinary house cleaning; it's built around debris, drywall dust, and haze, not day-to-day tidying.
Because the work is scaled to square footage and how much mess the trades left behind, pricing is per square foot, typically $350–$800 or more. Two things move that number most: the size of the home and which phase you're booking.
Rough clean vs. final clean
There are two distinct passes, and knowing which one you need keeps the quote accurate:
- Rough clean — a mid-project pass while trades are still working. Debris haul-off, sweeping, knocking down heavy dust, and clearing surfaces so the next crew can do its job. Lighter and faster, so it sits at the lower end of the range.
- Final clean — the detailed, move-in-ready pass after all work is done. Fine drywall dust off every surface, glass and fixtures polished, floors detailed, and every sticker and label removed. This is the one buyers and inspectors judge, and it carries most of the cost.
What construction leaves behind
Remodels and new builds in the Jacksonville area — including the fast-growing Fruit Cove corridor — tend to leave the same recurring messes:
- Drywall and sawdust — the lightest, most stubborn residue; it settles for weeks and hides on trim, in cabinets, and inside HVAC returns.
- Adhesive and caulk residue — flooring glue, tape marks, and silicone smears on tile, glass, and hardware.
- Paint overspray and drips — flecks on windows, outlets, and finished floors.
- Grout and tile haze — the cloudy film left after grouting that ordinary mopping won't clear.
- Debris and packaging — offcuts, wrappers, and manufacturer stickers on new fixtures and appliances.
Not sure which service fits? If your home is simply lived-in rather than freshly built, a deep clean is usually the right call. If you're handing back a rental, look at move-out cleaning. And for anything in between, start on the 904 Maids home page and we'll point you to the right team.
What a move-in-ready post-construction clean covers
A thorough final clean works from the top down so airborne dust settles onto surfaces still to be cleaned — never the reverse. A standard checklist includes:
- Fine drywall dust removal from walls, trim, ledges, cabinet interiors, and light fixtures
- Window, track, and frame detailing — glass, sills, tracks, and screens cleared of dust and overspray
- Grout and tile haze removal so new floors and backsplashes finish clear
- Vents, returns, and filter areas wiped down so the HVAC system doesn't recirculate leftover dust
- Sticker, label, and adhesive removal from windows, appliances, fixtures, and hardware
- Floor detailing — vacuumed, mopped, and edges hand-detailed to lift construction grit
The teams in the 904 Maids network are vetted and insured, and they come equipped for the heavier demands of a job site rather than a routine home visit. [Tenant-verified]
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How much does post-construction cleaning cost in Jacksonville?
Post-construction cleaning is priced per square foot and typically runs $350–$800+ for a Jacksonville home. The exact figure depends on square footage, how much debris and drywall dust is present, and whether you need a rough clean between trades or a final clean before move-in.
What's the difference between a rough clean and a final clean?
A rough clean is a mid-project pass; a final clean is the detailed, move-in-ready one. Rough cleans haul debris, sweep, and knock down heavy dust so trades can keep working. Final cleans handle fine drywall dust on every surface, window tracks and frames, grout haze, vents and filters, sticker removal, and floor detailing.
Do you clean new construction in Nocatee, St. Johns, and Fruit Cove?
Yes — those new-construction corridors are a core service area. 904 Maids also connects homeowners with teams for remodels and new builds across Duval, Clay, and St. Johns counties.
Why does drywall dust keep coming back after a remodel?
Fine drywall dust is extremely light and keeps settling for weeks. It hides on top of trim, inside cabinets, in HVAC returns, and in window tracks, then re-coats surfaces as air moves. A proper post-construction clean works top-to-bottom and addresses vents and filters so the dust doesn't simply recirculate.
Can you remove stickers, labels, and paint overspray?
Yes — that's part of a standard final post-construction clean. Manufacturer stickers and labels on windows, appliances, and fixtures, adhesive residue, and light paint overspray on glass and hardware are all covered.
How soon can a team be scheduled?
Scheduling depends on home size and phase. Call (904) 000-0000 or email hello@904maids.com with your square footage, address, and whether you need a rough or final clean, and 904 Maids will match you with an available vetted local team.