To handover standard, against a snag list.
Post-Construction & Handover Cleaning
Post-construction cleaning is staged: a builder’s clean to remove bulk debris, then a sparkle clean to handover standard, then a final touch before the client walks the building.
It is measured against a snag list, and the deadline is somebody else’s completion date.
Stages
- Builder’s clean — bulk debris, dust and protective film removal
- Sparkle clean — glass, frames, fittings and finishes
- Final handover clean, immediately before inspection
- Snag rectification cleaning
- Fit-out and refurbishment turnover between tenancies
The three stages in detail
| Stage | Scope | Completed before |
|---|---|---|
| Builder’s clean | Bulk debris, dust suppression, protective film and label removal, rough floor clean | Second fix completion |
| Sparkle clean | Glass inside and out, frames, ironmongery, sanitary ware, all finishes, final floor treatment | Client inspection |
| Handover touch | Re-clean of anything marked since sparkle, final glass, floors | Key handover |
What makes it go wrong
- Trades still working after the sparkle clean, which means paying for it twice
- Protective film left on beyond its rated life, which bonds and will not lift cleanly
- Grout haze and plaster splash left until the final stage, when it needs mechanical removal
- No power or water on site at the scheduled date
- Snag rectification cleaning not allowed for in the programme
Related
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- Daily manned establishment, measured against a published checklist.Offices & Corporate CampusesCorporate headquarters and campus operations: daily manned cleaning, periodic deep cycles, washroom systems, uniform programmes and integrated technical FM.Read more →
- The wider group scope.Technical FM & Hard ServicesMEP maintenance, HVAC, fire and life safety, building fabric and energy management, delivered inside integrated facility management contracts.Read more →
Talk to the United Arab Emirates team
Whether you are procuring facility services or applying to join the partner network, enquiries are routed to the regional team for your territory.
Source: Brochure p17