Post-Renovation Cleaning in Montclair, NJ
Once work has finished at your Montclair property, ask for a free walk-through of the dust and remaining surface residue. DM reviews finish-care instructions, accessible rooms and exclusions before quoting post-renovation cleaning; construction debris hauling is excluded.
What's Included in Post-Renovation Cleaning Montclair
Post-Renovation Cleaning for Montclair, NJ Homes
Post-renovation cleaning is for Montclair homes where the work is finished and fine dust has settled everywhere. The crew follows the room-by-room list with extra passes for dust on sills, trim, floors and fixtures.
- Daniela Marque leads each dust cleanup herself
- The same small crew from the first room to the last
- Before-and-after photos only at your request
- Certified MBE in New Jersey
Montclair house cleaning checklist — 54 points
📄 Download the post-renovation cleaning checklist (PDF)After a remodel we work from the 54 points (52 room tasks and two final checks) with more time for dust; scraping, hauling and interiors are outside it.
See what we clean — all 54 points
Each point applies where the surface is present and safely accessible, within the rooms agreed for your visit.
- 1. Clean and sanitize countertops.
- 2. Wipe the backsplash.
- 3. Clean and polish the sink.
- 4. Wipe and polish the faucet and fixtures.
- 5. Clean cabinet exteriors.
- 6. Wipe the stovetop.
- 7. Wipe the oven exterior.
- 8. Wipe the refrigerator exterior.
- 9. Wipe the microwave exterior.
- 10. Wipe small-appliance exteriors.
- 11. Vacuum the kitchen floor.
- 12. Mop the kitchen hard floor.
- 13. Clean the toilet.
- 14. Wipe down the bathtub.
- 15. Wipe down the shower.
- 16. Clean the bathroom sink.
- 17. Wipe and polish bathroom fixtures.
- 18. Clean bathroom mirrors.
- 19. Disinfect bathroom high-touch points.
- 20. Vacuum the bathroom floor.
- 21. Mop the bathroom hard floor.
- 22. Clear and tidy accessible living-room surfaces.
- 23. Dust accessible living-room surfaces.
- 24. Dust living-room baseboards.
- 25. Dust living-room blinds.
- 26. Clean living-room interior windowsills.
- 27. Clean living-room interior ledges.
- 28. Vacuum living-room floors, carpets and rugs.
- 29. Mop suitable living-room hard floors.
- 30. Clear and tidy accessible bedroom surfaces.
- 31. Dust accessible bedroom surfaces.
- 32. Dust bedroom baseboards.
- 33. Dust bedroom blinds.
- 34. Clean bedroom interior windowsills.
- 35. Clean bedroom interior ledges.
- 36. Vacuum bedroom floors, carpets and rugs.
- 37. Mop suitable bedroom hard floors.
- 38. Dust reachable light fixtures.
- 39. Dust reachable ceiling fans.
- 40. Wipe stair railings and banisters.
- 41. Clean door knobs.
- 42. Clean switch plates.
- 43. Sanitize other agreed high-touch surfaces.
- 44. Vacuum the stairs.
- 45. Clean floor corners and edges.
- 46. Vacuum floors in other included rooms.
- 47. Mop suitable hard floors in those rooms.
- 48. Empty trash.
- 49. Replace trash liners.
- 50. Return the main bins to their places.
- 51. Light cleanup of the laundry room.
- 52. Light cleanup of the mudroom.
- 53. Check the included tasks.
- 54. Review the finish.
What's included and what costs extra
Laundry and mudroom areas receive light cleanup only. We do not wash dishes or wash, dry or fold clothes. Bed-linen changes are available upon request for an additional $20 per bedroom. Cleaning inside appliances, cabinets or storage areas costs extra; confirm availability, what's included and the price before booking. Deep cleaning does not automatically include these extras.
Why Montclair Homeowners Bring DM In After the Builders
Family-owned and locally operated — no franchise; renovation questions go to Daniela herself. Daniela Marque and her crew clear the fine dust from your Montclair rooms once the work is finished.
- ✅ Renovation prices from a free walk-through, the same day or the next
- ✅ NJ MBE certified; the owner leads the dust cleanup
- ✅ Products checked against your new finishes first
- ✅ A renovation task overlooked? Flag it within 24 hours of the visit and that item is redone at no cost. Guarantee terms
- ✅ A price for only the renovated rooms if you prefer
- ✅ Booked on a weekday once the trades are gone
- ✅ A before-and-after inspection only if you want one
- ✅ $1,000,000 general liability coverage during the dust clean
Book a free walk-through of the renovated rooms; the contractor can pass on details, yet the list, price and access are yours to approve.
Book Post-Renovation Cleaning Montclair →Post-Renovation Cleaning in Montclair: after the trades
Montclair, Upper Montclair included, had 100.62 miles of roadway in May 2010, 86.68 of them kept by the township (Wikipedia); for a remodel on any of those streets, we quote from a free walk-through of the finished rooms. For a Montclair remodel, tell us what was done, which rooms were affected, how much dust is left and which surfaces are new. Check that the work area is clear and pass on the contractor's care notes.
Before booking, we agree on the reachable surfaces and what the clean includes. Hauling construction waste, scraping paint or adhesive, hazardous materials and restoration are not part of it, and trades who return afterwards bring new dust and need a new visit.
Local landmarks
Montclair Art Museum, located on South Mountain Avenue
Local transit
Bay Street station in Montclair, on NJ Transit's Montclair-Boonton Line
Local roads
Bloomfield Avenue (County Route 506) • South Mountain Avenue
Booking a Montclair clean once the renovation ends
This clean starts only after the trades have finished. These are the limits for a Montclair job.
Once the trades leave
We come after every trade has gone; if they return, that is a new visit and a new quote.
Typical price
Expect $420–$950+ for most post-renovation cleans, priced from a free walk-through of the work.
Not included
Debris hauling, scraping paint, adhesive or grout haze and hazardous materials are all outside the job.
Only the renovated rooms
The quote can be limited to the rooms the renovation touched in your Montclair home.
Walk-through
A before-and-after inspection happens only if you choose it.
Your contractor
Details can come from your contractor, while you sign off on the list, price and access.
Renovating in Montclair
Wikipedia names County Route 506, Bloomfield Avenue, as Montclair's major road; the Essex County Road Dept. maintains 13.94 of the township's 100.62 miles of roads. We quote the finished rooms from a free walk-through.
Noted architects
Montclair holds work by Van Vleck and Goldsmith, McKim, Mead, and White, Charles A. Platt and others. Architects as listed in Wikipedia's Montclair historic-architecture notes.
92 listed landmarks
Individually listed landmarks in the township, beside six historic districts. Landmark count per Wikipedia's Montclair article.
Anderson Park, 14.85 acres
Donated in 1903 by Charles W. Anderson and designed by John Charles Olmsted; it sits in Upper Montclair. Park history from Wikipedia's Montclair page.
After every trade
We come once all trades are gone; returning trades mean a new visit and quote.
Outside the visit
No hauling, no scraping of paint, adhesive or grout haze, no hazardous materials.
Sources
Wikipedia, Montclair, New Jersey (roads, architecture, parks).
A Montclair living room and bath after the project
Montclair rooms once the trades have packed up
Fine construction dust cleared after every trade is out. Book a free walk-through of just the rooms that were worked on and the quote covers only those rooms.
Island kitchen after cabinet work
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Fireplace lounge after painting
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Tub bath after the tile job
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Bookcase room after carpentry
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Plum bedroom after the floor refinish
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Dining room after a light swap
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Kids' room after the beadboard went up
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Laundry after the plumbing
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Stair hall after trim work
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Gold-wallpaper powder room after the paper went up
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Study after the built-ins
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Galley kitchen after new appliances
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Sunroom after the window work
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Stair after the new runner
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Bath after the retile
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Dartboard lower level after finishing
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Cooktop after the square-tile backsplash
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Vanity after the new top
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Plum pantry after the shelving
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Mustard-sofa hearth room after the work
Photos from homes we have cleaned, edited to protect our clients’ privacy.
Knowing Montclair before the post-renovation clean
Local details we keep in mind when we schedule work in Montclair.
- Montclair Film Festival. Montclair hosted its first annual film festival in 2012.
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Ask us for a quote. Renovated rooms, the price and a date after the trades leave are set first.
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Helpful guide: Is Your Home Ready for Post-Renovation Cleaning?
Before we confirm your appointment
Cleaning products and vacuum
Yes. We bring all the cleaning products and our own vacuum.
Payment
We accept Zelle, Venmo and checks.
Weekday appointments
Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Time for the visit
It depends on the size and condition of the home. We don’t rush: Daniela checks every room before the crew moves on to the next, so larger homes and first visits take longer.
Tipping
Tips are never expected, but always appreciated.
Changing an appointment
Please give us 48 hours’ notice so we can offer the time to another family.
Optional keys and access
You do not need to be home if authorized entry is arranged. Providing a key or access code is optional and your choice. If you give us a key for recurring visits, we keep it on file, labeled, for your scheduled visits and return it whenever you ask or when service ends. We only accept one if you choose to give it to us. Share door, lockbox or alarm codes privately when arranging access, not in the quote form.
Missed agreed tasks
Report a missed agreed task within 24 hours of the visit; we will re-clean that task at no charge.
A return visit requires authorized access. The guarantee provides a re-clean, not a refund.
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What we need from you
- Completed project and rooms affected by dust
- Remaining residue and surfaces ready for cleaning
- Contractor finish-care instructions and ongoing-work status
- Confirmation construction waste is removed and access is safe
- Reachable tasks, utilities and separately agreed extras
Providing a key or access code is optional and your choice. If you give us a key for recurring visits, we keep it on file, labeled, for your scheduled visits and return it whenever you ask or when service ends. We only accept one if you choose to give it to us. Share door, lockbox or alarm codes privately when arranging access, not in the quote form.
FAQ — Post-Renovation Cleaning Montclair
What does cleaning up after a Montclair renovation cost?
After a Montclair renovation, the cleaning price follows the home's size and condition. This service is quoted per job; the exact amount is confirmed once we see the work requested. Affected rooms, the dust and residue, what the surfaces need and the access you confirm all go into the quote. Request your free quote for the exact figure.
Which tasks make up a Montclair post-renovation clean?
Post-Renovation Cleaning follows the room-by-room checklist shown on this page. Laundry and dishwashing are not included. A bed-linen change runs $20 per bedroom when requested, and appliance, cabinet or storage insides are charged on top of the renovation clean. We confirm what's included before booking.
Whose crew clears Montclair renovation dust?
Daniela Marque with her own employees, not subcontractors. We hold NJ MBE certification, the rooms are photographed only if you ask before we start, and a missed checklist item is cleaned again free if you tell us within 24 hours.
How soon after the work ends can a Montclair clean be booked?
Once the last trade has left and taken their tools and waste. Ask for a free walk-through of the rooms; you get a price the same day or the next, and the weekday is fixed after you confirm the list and access.
Can you clean only the Montclair rooms that were remodeled?
Yes. A free walk-through of just the renovated rooms is enough for a quote on those rooms.
My contractor wants to send you the details. Is that fine?
Yes. The contractor may send information, but you confirm the room list, the price and the entry.
Can we tour the renovated Montclair rooms together before and after?
If you would like that, yes; it is your choice and never required.
A painter is coming back to my Montclair house next week. Should I wait?
Yes. If trades return after our clean, that is a new visit with a new quote, so book once the work is done.
Do you haul away the leftover building materials?
No. Debris hauling, scraping paint, adhesive or grout haze, and anything hazardous stay with your contractor. We clean the fine dust from surfaces once they are gone.
What sets the price of cleaning a renovated Montclair home?
Most jobs run $420–$950+, set from a free walk-through of the finished rooms, how much dust is left and which surfaces are new.
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