Developer Focused

New Build & Developer Handover Cleaning

Inspection-led cleaning for new builds, refurbishments, and development projects at practical completion and final handover stages.
This service is designed for property developers, construction firms, and site managers who require reliable scheduling, attention to finishes, and presentation suitable for inspection, marketing, or occupation.

What Is…

What Is New Build & Developer Handover Cleaning?

New build and developer handover cleaning is a specialist service focused on preparing newly constructed or renovated properties for formal handover.
It addresses construction residue, fine dust, protective films, and presentation issues that remain following building works, ensuring the property is clean, safe, and inspection-ready.

Agents, landlords, developers?

Who This Service Is Designed For

This service supports development projects where timing, consistency, and finish quality are critical.

Property developers and house builders
Renovation and refurbishment projects
Site managers overseeing completion stages
Properties at practical completion or final handover

The Standards

What’s Included as Standard

The base property turnover cleaning service includes the following as standard:

Standard inclusions:

Structured, checklist-led cleaning process
Removal of general construction dust from accessible surfaces
Cleaning of kitchens, including:
cabinets (inside & out where accessible)
worktops and splash backs
Cleaning of bathrooms and sanitary areas
Interior window cleaning (frames, sills, and glass)
Cleaning of doors, frames, skirting boards, and architraves
Cleaning of light switches, sockets, and touchpoints
Cleaning of hard flooring surfaces (vacuumed and mopped as appropriate)
Removal of labels, light adhesive residue, and protective films where safely removable
Inspection-ready presentation for handover, marketing, or occupation

Standard inclusions are confirmed prior to booking to ensure clarity and avoid assumptions.
All work is delivered with care appropriate to new materials, finishes, and fittings.

The Standards

What’s Not Included as Standard

The following items are not included in the base service and can be added where required:

Not included:

Carpet and upholstery cleaning
Heavy cement, grout, paint, silicone, or plaster removal
Specialist stain or residue removal beyond light adhesive films
Exterior window cleaning or facade cleaning
High-level cleaning requiring specialist access equipment
Specialist surface restoration (stone, timber, metal finishes)
Cleaning of construction tools, waste, or debris left on site

Items outside the agreed scope are quoted separately to avoid assumptions.

The Add-ons

Optional Add-Ons

The following add-ons can be applied where suitable and are confirmed after review:

Add-ons:

Carpet & upholstery cleaning
Steam cleaning (where appropriate)
Targeted sanitisation
Communal or shared area cleaning
Phased or multi-unit handover support
Emergency or accelerated handover response

Add-ons are applied in addition to the base service and subject to suitability and access conditions.
All add-ons are subject to assessment, suitability, and confirmation of scope.

The Scope

Our Approach

Developer handover cleaning is delivered using a structured process designed to align with build schedules and inspection timelines.

Step 1 – Scope Confirmation

Scope, access arrangements, and handover timelines are confirmed prior to work commencing.

Step 2 — Professional Delivery

Cleaning is carried out using appropriate methods and products selected to protect new surfaces and finishes.

Step 3 — Handover Ready

The property is prepared for inspection, sign-off, or occupation in line with the agreed scope.

The Quality &

Our Eco-Conscious Methods

Where appropriate, eco-conscious products and methods are used to protect surfaces, indoor air quality, and long-term material condition.
These approaches may require additional time and specialist products, which is reflected in pricing.

FAQ

Common Questions

Is interior window cleaning included?

Yes. Interior window cleaning is included as part of the standard property turnover cleaning service.

Is this suitable for practical completion inspections?

Yes. This service is designed to support inspections, sign-off, and final handover when delivered to an agreed scope.

Does this include removal of all construction residue?

General dust and light residue are included. Heavy or specialist residue removal is excluded unless quoted separately.

Do you work around phased handovers or multiple units?

Where required, phased or multi-unit cleaning can be arranged subject to scheduling and scope confirmation.

Is this the same as a standard deep clean?

No. Developer handover cleaning addresses post-construction conditions and new materials rather than lived-in properties.

Discuss Your Requirements

If you’re planning a handover or completion stage and would like to confirm scope or scheduling, we’re happy to advise..