Serving Lombard & nearby Villa Park, Glen Ellyn

Post-Renovation Cleaning in Lombard, IL

Construction dust, residue and debris cleared out of your new Lombard kitchen so you can actually use it.

  • Serving Lombard ZIP 60148
  • A clear checklist of what gets cleaned
  • Scheduled around your day

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After-remodel cleanup problems we handle in Lombard

A finished remodel isn't ready for dishes until the dust is out of the drawers, the protective film is off the stainless and the paint specks are gone from the floor. We do that final cleanup in Lombard homes with care for brand-new finishes that scratch easily.

Older home: possible lead in the dust

If walls with old paint were cut or sanded in a pre-1978 house, the dust may contain lead. Lead-safe cleanup and verification are the renovator's job under EPA rules; our cleaning uses HEPA vacuums and wet wiping, never dry sweeping.

Paint specks and caulk smears

We remove paint spatter and caulk smudges from tile, glass and hardware, carefully and without harsh solvents on new finishes.

Scratch-prone new surfaces

Construction dust is abrasive. We lift it off instead of rubbing it in, so new finishes keep their shine.

Fine drywall dust on every surface

Dry dusting just moves drywall dust into the air. We capture it with HEPA vacuums and finish with microfiber that holds it.

Dust on light fixtures and trim

Every ledge in the room collects dust during a remodel: casings, crown, sills and baseboards. We wipe them all.

Tape residue and protective film

When the floor protection comes up, the tape lines often stay. We clean them off.

Cleanup before moving back in

Before your dishes go back, the kitchen should be fully dust-free. We do the cleaning so move-in day is about unpacking.

Dust inside new cabinets and drawers

New boxes look clean until you run a finger along a shelf. We clean the inside of every cabinet and drawer, including the slides.

Our cleaning checklist

  • Walk-through after the trades finishA walk-through once the contractor is done tells us what needs special care.
  • HEPA vacuuming top to bottomWe vacuum from the top of the room down with HEPA machines to capture fine dust.
  • Inside cabinets and drawersWe clean the inside of all cabinets and drawers so they are ready for dishes.
  • Vents, returns and fixturesRegister covers, return grilles, light fixtures and outlet covers are cleaned.
  • Labels, adhesive and filmStickers, protective film and tape residue come off appliances, glass and fixtures.
  • Damp wiping all surfacesCounters, cabinet fronts, trim, doors and walls are wiped with damp microfiber after vacuuming.
  • Appliances, sink and windowsWe clean inside the new appliances and finish the sink, faucet and window glass.

Methods we use

Plastic razor blades and non-scratch padsPlastic scrapers and soft pads remove stuck-on spots safely.
pH-neutral cleaners for stone and new finishesSafe for new stone counters, sealed grout and painted cabinets that are still curing.
HEPA vacuumsCapture very fine drywall and wood dust instead of blowing it back into the room.
Grout haze removersWe choose the haze remover by tile type, with stone-safe options for marble and limestone.
Microfiber clothsClean, damp microfiber picks up what vacuuming leaves without scratching.

Kitchens like yours in Lombard: before and after

Post-Renovation Cleaning in a 1980s-1990s two-story colonial / tract house — beforeBefore
Post-Renovation Cleaning in a 1980s-1990s two-story colonial / tract house — afterAfter

Before and after: a 1990s two-story colonial in Lombard

A 1990s two-story colonial in Lombard, a typical kitchen for Lombard. The reason for the call: drywall dust on every surface after the remodel. Finished kitchen: the same new kitchen dust-free and ready to use: cabinets clean inside and out, counters and appliances free of labels and residue, floor cleaned. Work included inside cabinets and drawers, labels, adhesive and film, plus damp wiping all surfaces.

Post-Renovation Cleaning project in Villa Park, beforeBefore
Post-Renovation Cleaning project in Villa Park, afterAfter

Before and after: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Villa Park

A two-story colonial from the 1990s in Villa Park, a typical kitchen for Villa Park. The reason for the call: construction dust in the cabinets and drawers. Finished kitchen: the same new kitchen dust-free and ready to use: cabinets clean inside and out, counters and appliances free of labels and residue, floor cleaned. Work included walk-through after the trades finish, HEPA vacuuming top to bottom, plus inside cabinets and drawers.

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Post-Renovation Cleaning project in Glen Ellyn, beforeBefore
Post-Renovation Cleaning project in Glen Ellyn, afterAfter

Post-Renovation Cleaning in a 1980s two-story, Glen Ellyn

A 1980s two-story in Glen Ellyn, a typical kitchen for Glen Ellyn. The main complaint was construction dust in the cabinets and drawers. Finished kitchen: the same new kitchen dust-free and ready to use: cabinets clean inside and out, counters and appliances free of labels and residue, floor cleaned. The job covered inside cabinets and drawers, damp wiping all surfaces, plus appliances, sink and windows.

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Kitchen Remodeling project near Lombard, beforeBefore
Kitchen Remodeling project near Lombard, afterAfter

Before and after: a 1960s ranch in Lombard

Cabinets in dark teal with brushed nickel bar pulls, charcoal concrete-look quartz counters, a white 2x8 tile in a vertical stack backsplash, hickory luxury vinyl plank flooring and recessed lights and under-cabinet LED strips.

Kitchen Remodeling in Lombard →
Kitchen Cabinet Painting project near Lombard, beforeBefore
Kitchen Cabinet Painting project near Lombard, afterAfter

Before and after: a 1950s ranch in Lombard

What changed: the same doors sprayed in powder blue, new satin brass pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.

Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Lombard →

How the visit goes

  1. Schedule after the trades finishBook the cleaning once the last trade is done so dust isn't added back.
  2. Walk-through and estimatePhotos or a quick visit let us confirm the scope and price in writing.
  3. Detailed cleaningThe crew works top to bottom, inside and out, usually in one visit.
  4. Final checkWe review the kitchen with you and touch up anything missed.

Post-Renovation Cleaning questions from Lombard homeowners

What does post-renovation cleaning include?
Everything needed to make the kitchen usable: fine dust removed from top to bottom, interiors cleaned, stickers and residue taken off and floors cleaned.
Do you remove stickers and protective film?
Yes. Sticker removal is part of every post-renovation clean.
When should the cleaning be scheduled?
After all trades are finished, including touch-up paint and the final punch list. Cleaning earlier means dust gets added back.
How much does post-renovation cleaning cost?
The scope of the remodel and the amount of residue drive the price. You get a line-item estimate first.
Is post-construction cleaning worth it?
If you want to use the kitchen right away without dust in every drawer, yes. It also protects new finishes from being scratched by wiping grit.
Can you do post-renovation cleaning in a Lombard condo?
Associations usually set rules for work hours, elevators, deliveries and insurance, and many require approval for plumbing, electrical or structural changes. We provide the certificate of insurance and follow the building's rules.
Can Lombard bulk pickup take my old appliance or cabinets?
Hauler Waste Management. Large items under 100 lbs collected with one refuse sticker per 50 lbs. If you'd rather not deal with it, we haul old units and debris away.
Do I need a permit for post-renovation cleaning in Lombard?
It depends on the scope. Lombard's rule in short: Village requires a building permit for new structures and updates to existing structures; replacing interior doors and fixtures at the same size with no structural change needs no permit. We handle the permit when one is needed with Building Division, Community Development and Building.
Do you work in my part of Lombard?
Yes. Our crews work across Lombard — ZIP 60148 — and nearby Villa Park, Glen Ellyn, Addison.

Working in Lombard

  • A lot of Lombard kitchens date from the 1960s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
  • Condo or townhome? We follow association rules on work hours and elevators and bring the insurance certificate your board asks for.
  • We know how Building Division, Community Development and Building handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.

ZIP 60148

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