Builders clean or deep clean?
A builders clean removes what building work leaves: fine dust, paint and plaster splashes, grout haze, labels and film. A deep clean removes what living leaves: grease, limescale, mould and years of grime. A new build needs a builders clean; a renovated house that was lived in may need both.
Two different jobs, with different tools: which one your home needs.
Free and no obligation. Your plan goes to one company, not a list.
- Buildingwhat a builders clean removes
- Livingwhat a deep clean removes
- €350–€700builders clean, three-bed house
- Bothfor a renovated older home
Side by side
| Builders clean | Deep clean | |
|---|---|---|
| What it removes | Construction dust, paint and plaster splashes, grout haze, labels and film | Grease, limescale, mould and grime from years of use |
| Tools | Industrial M-class vacuums, glass blades, haze removers | Degreasers, descalers, steam and scrubbing |
| When | After building work, once the trades have gone | Moving out, moving in to an older home, or once a year |
| Suits | New builds, renovations, extensions, fit-outs | Homes that have been lived in |
When you need both
A renovation that left the kitchen or bathroom untouched: the new rooms need the builders clean, the old ones a deep clean. Say what was done and what wasn't, and the company prices the two together.
Plan your after builders clean
A few quick taps: the clean your job needs, what it costs and how long it takes. Contact details come last, and only if you want a fixed price.
One builders clean of a three-bed house, after a new build: €350 to €700.
How the estimate is worked out
The ranges are what Irish cleaning companies charge for the same clean: the lowest to the highest figure for a home of that size, or per m² for a commercial unit. A smaller home's three-stage clean is its builders clean plus a sparkle clean. Use it to plan with: the company fixes the price after seeing the job or photos of it.
Questions before you book
Is a builders clean the same as a deep clean?
No. A builders clean removes building dust and splashes; a deep clean removes grease, limescale and grime from use.
Do I need a deep clean after a renovation?
Only for the rooms that weren't renovated. The new parts need a builders clean.
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Pick the job, the home and the clean to see the price and how long it takes. When you want a fixed price, your plan goes to a single vetted cleaning company for your area.