Post-Renovation Cleaning in New Providence, NJ
Show DM the surface dust remaining after work at your New Providence property. The free walk-through, finish-care instructions and the accessible room list help define post-renovation tasks and price; construction debris hauling and specialist cleanup are excluded.
What's Included in Post-Renovation Cleaning New Providence
Post-Renovation Cleaning for New Providence, NJ Homes
Post-Renovation Cleaning is the right fit for New Providence homes that need agreed surface cleaning after renovation. A dust clean runs the room-by-room checklist through the finished rooms: floors, sills, reachable fixtures, kitchen fronts and bathrooms.
- Dust cleans led by owner Daniela Marque
- One small crew after the trades
- Before-and-after photos only if you ask first.
- NJ MBE certified, owner-run
New Providence house cleaning checklist — 54 points
📄 Download the post-renovation cleaning checklist (PDF)The full guide contains 54 points: 52 room tasks and two final checks. We agree which tasks apply to your service; extras are quoted separately.
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.
New Providence homeowners after a project
Family-owned and locally operated — owner-run; project questions reach the owner, not a franchise or call center. Daniela Marque and her crew clean New Providence homes after every trade has packed up.
- ✅ Dust-clean prices the same day or next
- ✅ NJ MBE certified; the owner works the job
- ✅ New floors or stone? Send the care sheet
- ✅ If an agreed item is missed, report it within 24 hours and we clean it again free. Guarantee terms
- ✅ Price set at a free walk-through before booking
- ✅ Weekday visits after the trades leave
- ✅ Before-and-after photos only if you ask
- ✅ $1,000,000 general liability coverage on every visit
Book a free walk-through once the work is finished; we clean after the trades, never alongside them.
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Wikipedia notes that New Providence lies on the western slope of Second Watchung Mountain and covers 3.71 square miles.
Post-renovation cleans are handled from Kenilworth and booked only once the trades have left.
Describe the project, the rooms it touched, how much dust is left and which surfaces are new. We can quote just the renovated rooms if that is all you need.
Areas and priorities
Debris hauling, scraping paint, adhesive or grout haze, and hazardous materials are outside the job. If a trade comes back after we clean, the new dust needs a new visit and a new quote.
Address details
Give the address, the renovated rooms and levels, and the care sheet for any new floor, stone or fixture.
Prepare for the visit
- Describe the project, affected rooms and current dust.
- Share care instructions for new finishes and delicate surfaces.
- Confirm the area is ready and agree on accessible surface cleaning.
- Debris removal, hazardous dust treatment, paint removal and restoration are not included.
- Confirm any additional task and its charge before booking.
Neighborhoods we clean
Murray Hill section • downtown New Providence • Salt Brook area
Borough area
3.71 square miles, 3.69 of them land (Wikipedia)
Local landmarks
Murray Hill train station • Salt Brook Park • Bell Labs' Murray Hill campus • downtown South Street
Incorporated
As a borough on March 14, 1899
Getting here
Murray Hill station — NJ Transit Gladstone Branch
Roads
50.88 miles of roadway as of 2010; no state or interstate highway runs through
Is the project ready for us?
We arrive after the work, never during it. The date and the price follow from the points below.
Price
$420–$950+, confirmed at your free walk-through of the rooms.
Trades gone
Every trade has finished and left before we start.
Only some rooms
We can quote just the renovated rooms.
Contractor details
The contractor may send details; the homeowner confirms list, price and access.
Not included
No debris hauling, paint, adhesive or grout-haze scraping, or hazardous materials.
Trades return
New dust after a trade returns means a new visit and a new quote.
Renovating in New Providence
New Providence Township was formed in 1809 from Springfield Township; the borough became independent in 1899, and the township was renamed Berkeley Heights in 1951. We come after your project, not during it.
Roads
44.58 miles maintained by the borough and 6.30 by Union County, as of 2010. Source: Wikipedia.
Summit leaves
Summit left New Providence Township on March 23, 1869. Source: Wikipedia.
Just the new rooms
We can price only the rooms that were renovated.
Contractor contact
Your contractor can book the free walk-through; you confirm the list, price and access.
Return of the trades
Another trade visit means new dust and a fresh quote.
Sources
Wikipedia, New Providence, New Jersey.
A free walk-through after the trades leave
A free walk-through once the work ends shows where the dust sits. These are the ones we ask for.
Floors
Each renovated room at floor level, including corners.
Sills and trim
Window sills, door frames and baseboards.
New fixtures
Faucets, lights and hardware within reach.
Kitchen fronts
Cabinet doors and appliance fronts.
New finishes
Stone, tile or wood, with the care sheet.
Leftovers
Any tools or materials still on site; they must go before we come.
Finished rooms, first and second look
New Providence rooms after the trades pack up
Rooms cleaned once every trade has left. Dust settles on ledges, floors and fixtures; debris hauling and paint or grout-haze scraping are not part of it.
Stool island once the dust settles
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Stone hearth after the contractors
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Blue-tile shower after the work
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Built-ins after the work
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Vaulted bedroom after the work
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Paper-pendant room post-project
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Blue bedroom after the work
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Mudroom after the work
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Curved stair after the crews
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Gold-mirror half bath post-project
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Mesh-chair study, project done
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Galley after the work
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Wicker sunroom after the tradespeople
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Stair carpet after the work
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Herringbone tub after the remodel
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Shuffleboard level after the remodel
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Hood-trim cooktop post-project
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Fluted vanity after the remodel
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Jar pantry after the remodel
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Pet-bed room after the remodel
Photos from homes we have cleaned, edited to protect our clients’ privacy.
New Providence notes for your post-renovation clean
What our New Providence research turned up, with the source behind each fact.
- Salt Brook Elementary School. Salt Brook Elementary School serves about 607 students in kindergarten through grade 6.
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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
- Project completed and rooms affected by dust
- New finishes and contractor care instructions
- Whether trades are finished and utilities are working
- Waste removal status and safely reachable surfaces
- Residue or specialist tasks needing a separate agreement
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 New Providence
How much does post-renovation cleaning cost in New Providence, NJ?
Post-renovation cleans in New Providence run $420–$950+, set by the rooms affected, the dust left and any finishes needing care. The exact figure is set at a free walk-through after the trades leave.
What does a New Providence dust clean include?
Fine dust on floors, sills, reachable fixtures, kitchen fronts and bathrooms in the agreed rooms. Interiors are extra; debris, scraping and hazardous materials are not included.
Why do New Providence homeowners call us after a renovation?
Daniela Marque owns the business and works with her own small crew; nothing is subcontracted. We are NJ MBE certified. Any listed item missed and reported within 24 hours is dusted again free; we photograph the rooms only if you ask before starting.
When can the New Providence dust clean be booked?
Book a free walk-through and send the date the last trade finishes. We reply usually the same day or the next and confirm once the rooms are clear and a weekday is open.
Which project details help you quote?
The address, the renovated rooms and levels, and care sheets for new finishes. A contractor can pass us the details; the list, price and access are still yours to confirm.
How is a post-renovation clean confirmed?
We agree the rooms and price at a free walk-through after the work ends. Whether we walk the rooms with you before and after is up to you.
What must be finished before we come?
Cutting, sanding and painting done, tools and materials removed and the floors walkable.
Can you clean only my new New Providence kitchen?
Yes. We price just the rooms the project touched, and nothing else.
Should we walk the rooms before and after?
That is your choice; tell us if you want it.
Will you scrape off paint drips or tile haze?
No. Scraping paint, adhesive or grout haze is outside what we do.
What if the electrician comes back after you clean?
New dust needs another visit, quoted again.
Can you clean while the painter finishes one room?
No. We come after all the trades have left.
Do you wash the new windows?
Interior sills and frames are dusted; interior glass is a separate service with its own price.
Can you vacuum the fine dust from new carpet?
Yes, carpets in the agreed rooms are vacuumed; specialist carpet care is separate.
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