A builders clean removes construction dust, adhesive residue, paint overspray, silicone smears and site debris from a finished build. Count On Clean performs builders cleans across Brisbane and prepares each property for handover, inspection or occupancy.
Builders, project managers, developers and homeowners engage Count On Clean at the point a site stops being a construction zone and starts being a finished building. Count On Clean has cleaned more than 10,000 properties across South East Queensland since 2015, and a crew of more than 20 cleaners services projects from single family homes to high rise complexes. Count On Clean carries $20 million public liability cover and answers 1300 041 400 live between 7am and 5pm, Monday to Friday.
What a builders clean covers
A builders clean details every surface a trade touched during construction. The scope reaches beyond a domestic clean and targets construction residue specifically.
Count On Clean covers the following on a Brisbane builders clean:
- Removes construction dust from ceilings, walls, ledges, skirtings and architraves
- Details windows, frames, sills and tracks, including glass left hazy by render and dust
- Strips adhesive, sticker residue, silicone smears and paint overspray from glass, tiles and hardware
- Cleans kitchen and bathroom joinery inside and out, including drawers, shelving and cabinetry runners
- Polishes stainless steel, tapware, mirrors, balustrades and door hardware
- Removes grout haze and tile film from wet areas and floor surfaces
- Vacuums and mops all hard floors, then removes protective coverings
- Clears site debris, offcuts and packaging from internal and external areas
- Sweeps and washes down balconies, entries, garages and paths
Builders clean stages across a construction project
Builders cleans occur at defined points in a build program. Each stage addresses a different volume and type of residue, and each stage prepares the site for the trades or inspections that follow.
- Rough clean — clears bulk debris, offcuts and packaging once the structure closes in, giving following trades a safe working surface
- Final clean — details every internal surface after painting, flooring and fit-off finish, removing dust, adhesive and construction film
- Handover clean — presents the property immediately before practical completion, inspection, settlement or tenant entry
Count On Clean schedules builders cleans around the build program rather than a fixed calendar. Larger projects benefit from staged bookings across the sequence above.
Services added to a tailored builders clean scope
Count On Clean tailors the scope of every builders clean to the property, which extends the work beyond standard construction detailing. Four additions appear regularly on Brisbane projects.
- Supplies its own water and power on properties without services connected, which keeps the clean on schedule ahead of utility connection
- Removes construction waste and rubbish, replacing a separate disposal run by the builder
- Pressure washes driveways, paths, garages and external hardstand
- Steam cleans carpet as part of the final clean before handover
Count On Clean prices each addition into the quote at the scope stage, ahead of the clean.
Builders clean cost in Brisbane
Count On Clean prices every builders clean per project. No fixed rate applies, because site size, build stage, finish quality and access change the labour hours a clean consumes.
- Six factors determine a Brisbane builders clean quote:
- Floor area and number of levels
- Build type, from a single family home through to a high rise complex
- Volume of glazing, since windows and tracks absorb a large share of detailing time
- Surface finishes, particularly stone, stainless steel and polished tile
- Access arrangements, including lifts, scaffold, heights work and parking
- Stage of the build, and whether following trades return afterwards
Send floor plans, or photos and approximate measurements, and Count On Clean returns a project specific quote.
How long a builders clean takes
Count On Clean completes small builders cleans within 48 hours of booking. Larger projects require proportionally more notice, and one week represents the preferred lead time across the Brisbane service area.
Lead time works in the client’s favour on every project. Advance notice lets Count On Clean allocate crew numbers to the deadline, which matters most on multi-level and multi-unit properties where handover dates sit fixed.
- Book small residential properties at 48 hours notice
- Book standard residential and commercial properties at one week notice
- Book high rise, multi-unit and staged projects as early as the program allows
Builders cleaning for residential and commercial properties
Count On Clean applies the same builders clean scope across residential and commercial projects, then scales crew numbers to the property. A crew of more than 20 cleaners covers project sizes from a single family home to a high rise complex.
- New homes and townhouses — presents the property for handover to the owner or first tenant
- Renovations and extensions — removes construction dust from occupied homes and reinstates the finished areas
- Multi-unit and high rise developments — cleans units in sequence to match staged settlement and inspection dates
- Offices and commercial fitouts — prepares leased space for tenant occupancy after fitout completion
- Property developments — presents display and market ready stock for inspection and sale
Opening hours and availability
Count On Clean operates from 7am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. A member of the team answers 1300 041 400 live throughout those hours.
| Monday to Friday | 7:00am to 5:00pm |
| Phone | 1300 041 400, answered live during business hours |
| Quote requests | Submitted online at any hour |
| Preferred lead time | One week |
| Minimum turnaround | 48 hours on small projects |
The 7am start aligns with site access on most Brisbane builds, which places the crew on site at the beginning of the working day rather than partway through it.
Insurance, licensing and crew credentials
Count On Clean meets the induction requirements builders apply to any contractor entering an active property. Insurance, licensing and personnel checks cover the full crew.
- Holds $20 million public liability insurance, with certificates supplied on request
- Carries workers compensation cover across the crew
- Issues white cards to every cleaner working a builders clean
- Completes police checks and working with children checks on all personnel
- Holds EWP, heights and scaffold tickets for elevated and high access work
- Staffs builders cleans predominantly with directly employed cleaners rather than subcontracted labour
Builders requiring documentation before site access receive current certificates on request.
Why builders choose Count On Clean
Count On Clean has cleaned more than 10,000 properties since 2015 and employs a crew of more than 20. Builders assess capacity and compliance before awarding a clean, and Count On Clean evidences both.
- 10,000+ properties cleaned since 2015 — demonstrates volume across every residential and commercial build type in South East Queensland
- 20+ buildings cleaned each week — absorbs a builder’s program without displacing existing clients
- Crew of more than 20 cleaners — matches labour to the deadline instead of stretching a small team across a large property
- Full project range — cleans single family homes through to high rise complexes under one contractor
- Live phone answering — connects callers to a person between 7am and 5pm, Monday to Friday, rather than a message service
- South East Queensland coverage — services Brisbane, the Gold Coast and the Sunshine Coast under the same standard
Builders clean service area
Count On Clean services builders cleans throughout greater Brisbane. Coverage extends south to the Gold Coast and north to the Sunshine Coast.
Brisbane coverage includes:
- Brisbane CBD and inner suburbs
- North Brisbane
- South Brisbane
- East Brisbane and the Bayside
- West Brisbane
- Redlands
- Logan
- Ipswich
Projects on the Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast receive the same scope, crew standard and insurance cover as Brisbane projects.
Other cleaning services
Count On Clean delivers commercial and residential cleaning alongside builders cleans, which lets one contractor cover a property from handover onward.
- Cleans leased and vacated properties through bond cleaning
- Maintains workplaces through office cleaning and commercial cleaning
- Restores homes after works through post renovation cleaning
- Details glazing at height through commercial window cleaning
- Services plant and production facilities through industrial cleaning
What Our Clients Say
I used these guys to clean my house post renovation and it looks awesome. Trevor was easy to deal with, his team professional, and the quick response to communication was very much appreciated during this stressful time.