After renovation: what it involves
The 2024 storm surge from Hurricanes Helene and Milton pushed water into ground-floor homes and condos across Treasure Island, and many have been gutted, rebuilt or raised since. When the contractor leaves, the unit is broom-clean at best.
Drywall dust is finer than household dust and settles on everything: inside new cabinets, on door tops, in light fixtures and inside the HVAC returns. A post-renovation clean takes it out in passes, top to bottom, then finishes with a normal clean so the home is ready to live in.
What gets cleaned after construction
- Drywall and sanding dust from walls, ledges and inside cabinets
- Paint specks, caulk smears and label residue on glass, tile and fixtures
- Dust inside vents, returns, fans and light fixtures
- Floors vacuumed and damp-mopped in several passes
- Small leftover debris bagged and taken away
- A finishing clean so beds can go in and guests or tenants can arrive
Send the unit details for a flat price.
Get a quoteFrom repair to move-in
- Trades finishWait until the last contractor is done and large debris is hauled.
- Dust passCeilings, walls and ledges first, then down.
- Detail passGlass, fixtures, cabinets and floors.
- Finishing cleanKitchen and baths ready to use, rentals staged.
Tip: change the HVAC filter after the final dust pass, not before, or the new filter clogs on day one.
What after renovation cost
Post-renovation cleaning is quoted after a look at the size and how much dust is left. It usually costs more than a deep clean because it takes several passes.
Reference figures, not quotes: HomeGuide, Airbnb cleaning cost, checked November 2026.
Where it is booked most
- Isle of CapriSeasonal and annual leases change over in spring and fall.
- Causeway IslesNew raised homes need a full clean before move-in.
- Pasadena IsleWinter residents want the house fresh when they arrive.
Related: Deep Cleaning, Move-In & Move-Out Cleaning.
Post-Renovation Cleaning questions
When should I book the clean?
After the last trade leaves. Cleaning while painters or floor installers are still working means paying for it twice.
Do you haul construction debris?
Small leftover debris is bagged and removed. Dumpster loads and building materials stay with the contractor.
Can you get a repaired rental ready for guests?
Yes. The last pass is a full turnover, with beds made and supplies stocked if you provide them.