ONE-TIME FINAL CLEAN

Post-construction cleaning is one visit, priced once.

This example is a final clean for a small renovation: dust, floors, restrooms, glass and sticker removal. It uses one visit. Multiplying a final clean by a janitorial frequency is how both builders and cleaners end up in a dispute. Demonstration inputs only.

WORKED EXAMPLE · ILLUSTRATIVE INPUTS

Post-construction final clean · one visit

Illustrative final clean for a small renovation: dust, floors, restrooms and punch-list glass. One-time work uses one visit; do not multiply by a weekly janitorial schedule. Demonstration inputs only.

TaskQtyMinutesFrequency
Dust all horizontal surfaces and vents1150Each visit
Floor vacuum, mop or machine1120Each visit
Restroom and fixture detail225Each visit
Interior glass and stainless170Each visit
Punch debris and sticker removal140Each visit
ResultAmount
Visits in an average month1.00
Paid person-hours7.92
Loaded hourly labor cost$34.16
Labor$270.43
Supplies, equipment and overhead$420.00
Complete entered cost$690.43
Target price at 28% margin$958.94

Replace every input. SweepTally does not supply local market prices.

Rough, progressive and final are different takeoffs

A rough clean after trades, a progressive clean during finishes, and a final clean are not the same minutes. Bid each phase. If the builder wants all three, list three prices.

Dust is labor, not a courtesy

Vents, tracks, top of trim and a second pass after HVAC purge are where final cleans overrun. Put them in the task list. The what is cleaning takeoff page is the same method with a different inventory.

Common questions

Should I use weekly frequency for a final clean?

No. Use one visit, or separate visits for rough and final.

Does SweepTally measure rooms from site photos?

No. Photos are reference only. Enter the included area and tasks.

Can a GC hire a cleaner here?

Yes. Send a post-construction request through [find a cleaner](/find-a-cleaner), or use the bid template with companies you already know. SweepTally does not perform the clean.