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After Builders Cleaning in Edinburgh
Get quotes for after builders cleaning in Edinburgh – tenement and New Town flat renovations, extensions and new-build homes, cleaned of dust and residue.
Request a Cleaning QuoteRenovating an Edinburgh flat or house leaves fine dust over every surface, including the high ledges, cornicing and tall windows that make older properties special. An after builders clean removes it and gets the home ready to live in.
A professional team works top to bottom with industrial vacuums and extension tools, cleaning ceilings and cornicing, light fittings, inside cupboards, windows and frames, skirting boards and floors, and removing residue and labels.
Tell us what work has been done and when trades will finish, and Edinburgh cleaning companies can send quotes.
Tenements, common stairs and period details
Tenement and New Town renovations often involve rewiring, replastering, new kitchens and bathrooms and restoring original features. Dust settles in cornicing, ceiling roses, shutters and floorboards, and cleaning high ceilings needs the right equipment.
Common stairs are shared with neighbours, and dust from building work is often tracked down them. A considerate after builders clean includes the stair and landing outside your flat, which is good for neighbour relations.
New-build developments around the waterfront, Granton and the city edges need sparkle cleans before handover.

Access and parking
Upper-floor flats without lifts take longer, and parking in central Edinburgh is limited. Mention the floor and parking options when you request quotes. See after builders cleaning for what's typically included.
Follow-up cleaning
Some dust settles for a few days after the main clean. A follow-up visit, or a deep clean in Edinburgh a few weeks later, deals with it.
After builders cleaning jobs cleaners in Edinburgh are asked to quote for
Tenement renovation cleans
High ceilings, cornicing and floorboards cleaned after work.
New Town flat cleans
Period features cleaned carefully after restoration.
Common stair cleaning
Shared stairs and landings cleaned of tracked dust.
Kitchen and bathroom refit cleans
New fittings detailed and residue removed.
New-build sparkle cleans
Waterfront and edge-of-city developments before handover.
Window and shutter cleaning
Sash windows and shutters cleaned of dust.
What a quote usually covers
- Dust removal from all surfaces, top to bottom
- Inside cupboards and wardrobes
- Windows, frames and sills
- New fittings, tiles and sanitaryware
- Vacuuming and washing floors
Every cleaning company works to its own checklist, so compare quotes line by line. Our cleaning prices guide shows indicative UK ranges.
Before the cleaners arrive
- Make sure all trades have finished
- Ask the builder to remove rubble and waste
- Share any care guidance for new surfaces
- Check water and power are on
Scotland's cities have a lot of tenement and flatted housing, so cleaning often involves stairs, shared closes and properties without lifts, which can affect how long equipment-heavy jobs take. Water in most of Scotland is soft. Wetter weather in the west makes condensation and mould a regular issue, and Edinburgh and other tourist centres have strong demand for short-let changeover cleaning.
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Describe the property and the clean you need, and add your postcode. Cleaners who cover Edinburgh can then contact you with prices. It's free, and there's no obligation to accept a quote.
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Areas around Edinburgh
Cleaners taking on after builders cleaning in Edinburgh often also work in:
- Leith
- Marchmont
- Bruntsfield
- Morningside
- Stockbridge
- Portobello
- Corstorphine
- Musselburgh
- Dalkeith
- Livingston
- Newington
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After builders cleaning in Edinburgh: common questions
How much does after builders cleaning cost in Edinburgh?
UK guides put an after builders clean of a typical home at around £250–£600+. Large flats and upper floors may cost more.
Will you clean the common stair?
Many companies will clean the stair and landing outside your flat on request.
Can you clean cornicing?
Yes, with extension tools and care.
When should I book?
Once all trades have finished.
Is parking a problem?
In central Edinburgh it can be. Mention parking when booking.
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