Clearing out what a renovation leaves behind in the carpet after the crews are gone.
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What Renovation and Construction Leave Behind in Carpet
Drywall dust is the most common issue: it’s fine enough to settle deep into carpet fibres rather than sitting on the surface, and regular vacuuming often just moves it around instead of pulling it out. Sawdust, plaster residue and general foot-traffic debris from a work crew add to the load.
Our Post-Construction Process
Carpet gets a thorough pre-vacuum pass specifically aimed at fine particulate before any wet cleaning begins, since wetting drywall dust without lifting it first can work it deeper into the pile. A full extraction clean follows once the loose debris is out.
Where Post-Construction Carpet Cleaning Fits
Suited to homes and businesses following a renovation, addition, new-build move-in, or any project that left construction dust or debris in carpeted areas.
Why Ottawa Chooses Us for Post-Construction Carpet Cleaning
Pre-vacuum specifically aimed at fine construction dust
Wet cleaning held until loose debris is fully lifted
Timed around your renovation completion date
Suited to both residential and commercial project sites
What Fine Construction Dust Does to New Carpet
Drywall dust, sawdust and general finishing debris are fine enough to work down into new carpet fibres during a renovation or build, even in rooms that were closed off from the actual work. HVAC systems often circulate that dust throughout a property while work is underway, which is why a post-construction clean covers more than just the rooms where visible work happened. Timing the clean after all trades have finished, rather than partway through the project, avoids paying for a clean that new dust immediately undoes.
Coordinating With the Rest of the Punch List
Post-construction cleaning works best as one of the last items on a renovation or build’s punch list, scheduled after painting, trim work and final trades have finished rather than partway through. Cleaning too early just means doing it again once the remaining work kicks more dust into the air. On occupied renovation projects, adjacent finished rooms are protected during the visit so newly cleaned carpet doesn’t pick up dust drifting over from an active work zone nearby.
Carpet Cleaning Ottawa provides post-construction carpet cleaning across Ottawa, ON, for homes and businesses coming out of a renovation. Construction leaves a specific kind of mess in carpet – fine dust and debris that a standard vacuum pass doesn't fully lift.
Can this process remove fine drywall dust from carpet?
Yes – a thorough pre-vacuum pass targeting fine particulate is done before any wet cleaning, which is the key step for actually lifting drywall dust rather than pushing it deeper into the fibres.
When after construction should carpet be cleaned?
As soon as major dust-generating work (sanding, drywall finishing) is done, since dust settles deeper into carpet the longer it sits and gets walked on.
Will this help with air quality or allergens after a renovation?
Removing settled construction dust and debris from carpet reduces one source of airborne particulate in the space, though it isn't a substitute for a full post-renovation air quality clean if that's a separate concern.
Does brand-new carpet installed after a renovation need cleaning too?
Often yes – new carpet can pick up dust and debris during the final stages of a project even before anyone moves in, so a clean before move-in day is common.
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