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The following article was originally published in November 2014.
New Construction House Cleaning
Lakeshore Custom Homes is proud that we will always keep our job sites clean. We insist on creating a professional atmosphere at all of our job locations. This should be a standard among all builders, but unfortunately, it isn’t. Keeping a job site clean throughout the entire building process impacts everyone’s safety and helps increase productivity.
New construction house cleaning differs from what many consider “residential cleaning.” It consists of three phases: A Rough Clean, Maintenance Clean, and Final Clean.
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Rough Clean
The “rough” clean-up is performed once the exterior walls and framing of the project are complete. Large debris is removed from the interior as well as the exterior of the building. It generally involves a rough sweep/shop vac of the floors. The goal is to remove and haul away as much debris as possible, remove materials no longer being used, and eliminate as much dust as possible from the work area (including heating vents).
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Maintenance Clean
The “rough” clean-up is performed once the exterior walls and framing of the project are complete. Large debris is removed from the interior as well as the exterior of the building. It generally involves a rough sweep/shop vac of the floors. The goal is to remove and haul away as much debris as possible, remove materials no longer being used, and eliminate as much dust as possible from the work area (including heating vents).
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Final Clean
The “final” clean-up is performed once all the construction has ended and the building is complete. This phase is quite detailed:
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- Stickers and decals must be removed from all surfaces, including interior and exterior windows.
- Putty, paste, and adhesive are removed from floors, tubs, sinks, and showers.
- All cabinets and drawers must be vacuumed to remove the dust and then wiped clean.
- Floors and carpets are cleaned.
- Light fixtures, mirrors, appliances, counters, ceiling fans, vents, hardware, and cabinetry are cleaned.
A touch-up is sometimes required at the end if a contractor needs to address something on a punch list.
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The end result is a turn-key, walk-in-ready home. If you are looking for a reputable builder, don’t hesitate to contact me at Lakeshore Custom Homes at (231) 642-0724.
Sincerely,
Chris Mason, Owner
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