What is the average cost of post-construction cleaning for a basement apartment in Ottawa?

As a rough perspective, quotes for post-construction cleaning of a basement apartment in Ottawa can run roughly $500 to $1,500, depending on the size of the unit and the scope of the work. Basement apartments present particular cleaning challenges that can push costs toward the higher end, especially when the renovation involved framing, drywall, flooring, and a new bathroom.

Why Basement Apartments Can Cost More

Basements often have limited ventilation and air circulation, so construction dust can concentrate in the space more than it would on an upper floor. Drywall dust, concrete dust from any floor work, and lingering odours from flooring or tile installation can all hang around below grade. Cleaning crews may run air scrubbers for extended periods in basements to bring the dust down, and that extra time shows up in the price.

The furnace also deserves a question. In many homes the furnace sits in the basement, right in the dustiest part of the house during construction, and dust pulled into the return air vents can then spread through the whole home when it runs. Ask your contractor or an HVAC company whether the ductwork or furnace filter needs attention after the work, and get any duct cleaning priced separately.

Exterior or foundation work adds another challenge: mud and soil tracked in during construction can stick to concrete and flooring surfaces, and plain mopping can just smear it around. Ask the cleaning company how they plan to handle it.

A typical basement apartment post-construction clean includes rough debris removal, HEPA vacuuming of all surfaces from ceiling to floor, washing walls and trim, cleaning the bathroom thoroughly, scrubbing all flooring, cleaning windows and window wells, and wiping all fixtures and appliances. If a tenant is moving in, the final clean is also the condition they will judge the unit by, so it is worth booking the clean close to move-in day. Get several itemized written quotes from cleaning companies, and you can browse local options through the Ottawa Construction Network directory at justynrookcontracting.com to compare services and pricing.

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