How much does it cost to clean up after a major home addition in Orleans?

A major home addition can mean an intensive post-construction cleanup, and the cost reflects that scope. Quotes for cleanup after a single-storey addition in Orleans can run roughly $1,200 to $2,500, and a two-storey addition or a large bump-out can push higher. Treat that as perspective before you collect quotes, and ask for itemized written quotes.

Home additions create a challenging cleanup because the mess can extend far beyond the new space itself. Construction dust and debris from the addition work can migrate into the existing home, and in an open floor plan the dust travels easily through the whole house. HVAC contamination is a real risk if the heating and cooling system ran during construction, pulling fine particulate into the ductwork and spreading it to other rooms. Ask for duct cleaning to be quoted separately on top of the surface cleaning.

The cleanup process for a home addition usually involves two phases. The rough clean happens while final construction details are still being completed, and includes removing bulk debris, sweeping, and collecting construction waste for disposal. The final clean is the detailed, thorough cleaning done after every trade has finished and all punch list items are complete, and its cost depends on the total area being cleaned. This includes HEPA vacuuming all surfaces, washing walls and ceilings, cleaning all windows inside and out, scrubbing floors, detailing fixtures, and cleaning inside cabinets and closets in the new space.

Before anyone starts, ask the cleaning company for proof of liability insurance and what it covers, and ask whether they have WSIB coverage or a clearance certificate. Ask too how and where they dispose of construction waste.

For a project of this scale, DIY cleanup is a big undertaking. The combination of fine construction dust that calls for HEPA filtration, multiple surface types needing different cleaning products, high or hard-to-reach areas in the new space, and the sheer volume of work makes hiring a crew the practical choice for many homeowners. Get a few written quotes that specify the total square footage being cleaned, including both the addition and any affected existing rooms. Make sure the quote includes debris removal, disposal fees, and the number of cleaning passes included. The Ottawa Construction Network directory at justynrookcontracting.com is a useful resource for finding cleaning companies that serve the Orleans area — ask each one about its experience with post-addition cleanups.

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Looking for experienced contractors? The Ottawa Construction Network connects homeowners with qualified professionals:

• Cleanstruction
• RenoMotion Inc.
• Maid On Call general home service
• MAK Construction and Development Inc
• Callandgone