Construction cleaning for contractors
The final step towards a tidy handover shouldn't be the one you end up waiting for. Shinesta removes construction dust, stickers and residue and aligns the work with your build schedule, with VCA for working on site.
Sound familiar?
What contractors come across with construction cleaning
At the end of a project, everything is under pressure. The cleaning has to fit into that, not the other way round.
The handover date is fixed
The schedule moves, but the handover doesn't. Cleaning comes last and takes the full impact of any delay.
Our approach: We coordinate the timing with your site manager and like to hear early when the schedule moves, so we can move with it.
Construction dust gets everywhere
Fine dust hangs in the air and settles again later, on frames, in cupboards and behind radiators. So one round is often not enough.
Our approach: We work in rounds: the rough work first, then the final clean just before handover.
Residue without damage
Stickers, film and splashes of paint and plaster have to go, but scratches in new glass or on frames are the last thing you want.
Our approach: We look at the materials in advance and agree which method fits where. We flag any doubts before we start.
Safe among other trades
Installers, plasterers and painters all move around the site. Everyone who works there has to follow the same rules.
Our approach: We follow your site rules, with the right protective equipment and the safety arrangements that come with VCA.
What construction cleaning involves
Construction cleaning is everything needed to take a project from building site to finished building. It is different work from ordinary cleaning: fine construction dust, plaster residue and sealant edges call for a different approach and for patience. It often happens in more than one round:
- Interim and rough. As soon as the heavy work is done, construction dust and residue come off floors and windowsills, so the finishing trades can work cleanly.
- Final clean. Just before handover, everything is cleaned from top to bottom: frames, windows, doors, washrooms, kitchens and floors.
- Follow-up. If points come up at the pre-handover inspection, we deal with them before the key handover.
This page is for contractors, project leaders and site managers, and for clients commissioning a refurbishment in the central Netherlands.
What we clean before handover
Exactly what happens depends on the project and the finish. A home involves different things from an office floor. Standard parts are:
- Windows and frames. Removing stickers and protective film, taking off splashes of paint and plaster and leaving glass free of streaks.
- Floors. Vacuuming and mopping, in line with the finish, from poured floor to tile or carpet.
- Washrooms and kitchens. Sealant residue, dust and fingerprints gone, and cupboards clean on the inside too.
- Doors, skirting and pipes. Everything construction dust settles on, including top edges and switches.
- Stairs and shared areas. In apartments and commercial buildings, also the entrance, corridors and stairwell.
Stubborn dirt may call for deep cleaning. We discuss that in advance, so the price is right.
Is your handover date already fixed?
Call us or request a quote. The sooner we know the schedule, the better we can fit in the rounds.
In line with the build schedule
Cleaning at the wrong moment means doing the work twice. If the installer opens up a ceiling after the final clean, you start again. That's why we coordinate the rounds with your site manager and take account of the last works, the pre-handover inspection and the key handover.
We agree when rooms are free, where we can keep materials, where water and power are available and how we get onto the site. Waste is part of that too: coarse building waste stays with the contractor, and what comes up during the cleaning is for us to deal with. The sooner you share the handover date, the better we can plan the work. Has the schedule moved? Call your point of contact and we will see what is possible.
VCA on the building site
VCA stands for VGM Checklist Aannemers (a Dutch safety checklist for contractors) and on many sites it is a requirement or an advantage when choosing parties. It shows that safety, health and the environment are a fixed part of how we work and that risks are assessed in advance. For your project, that means a party that knows what a building site asks for: following your safety induction, wearing the right protective equipment and working according to your rules.
Shinesta also works with Keurmerk Schoon. Among other things, this means the collective labour agreement for cleaning is applied correctly and the administration is certified to NEN 4400-1, which reduces your risk of chain liability. Both are independently audited. Read more on the page about our certifications.
What we would like to know in advance
The more we know in advance, the more accurate the quote. These details help us most:
- The project. New build, renovation or refurbishment, the number of homes or the floor area, and the finish.
- The schedule. The handover date, the pre-handover inspection and which crews are still working in the building at that time.
- Access. Site fence, parking, lift or stairwell, and whether there is water and power on the floor.
- The rules. Your safety induction, mandatory protective equipment and who our point of contact on site is.
If you have drawings or a build schedule, please send them with your request. It also helps if we can come and look in advance, so we can see the state of the building for ourselves. If much is still uncertain, we make a proposal based on what is known now and coordinate the rest once the schedule for the last works is fixed.
Why Shinesta for your project
On a building project, you want to reach someone who can decide, quickly. At Shinesta the lines are short and you have one point of contact for the whole project. That saves calls on days when there is already enough going on. Do you work for a housing association? Then also read about void cleaning, which often follows on from major maintenance. Do you have a project coming up? Request a quote and include the handover date.
Certified with VCA and Keurmerk Schoon
Relevant services
Services for your project
Handover cleaning
The final clean, just before the key handover.
Deep cleaning
Tackling stubborn dirt on floors and in washrooms.
Window cleaning
Windows and glass fronts free of stickers, splashes and streaks.
Scheduling construction cleaning for your next handover?
Tell us about the project and the handover date. You will receive a proposal that fits your build schedule.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions about construction cleaning
What is the difference between construction cleaning and handover cleaning?
Construction cleaning is the cleaning during and at the end of a building project. Handover cleaning is its last round, just before the key handover.
When should I schedule construction cleaning?
As early as possible, ideally as soon as the handover date is roughly known. Then we can align the rounds with the last works, so no new construction dust lands on a clean room.
Does Shinesta work with VCA?
Yes, Shinesta works with VCA and Keurmerk Schoon. If your project has additional requirements, such as certain diplomas for staff or its own safety induction, please tell us in advance.
Do you also work on renovations and refurbishments?
Yes, construction dust and residue also remain after a renovation or refurbishment. That is often harder, because people are already working or living in the building. We take that into account in the planning.
Do you also remove building waste?
Cleaning assumes a building that has been swept clean. Coarse building waste and rubble normally stay with the contractor. If something has been left behind, we agree in advance who does what.
Question not listed?
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