Why does construction dust need more than one pass?
Drywall and sanding dust is extremely fine and light, so wiping a surface lifts a good part of it back into the air, where it drifts and settles again on everything you just cleaned. That is why a single wipe never finishes the job. We work the space, let the air settle, and go back over it, repeating until a cleaned surface stays clean. It is the nature of the dust, not a sign of a thin first pass.
How is this different from a normal deep clean?
A deep clean tackles built up everyday grime in a home that is already lived in, oven grease, soap scum, grout that has darkened over time. Post construction cleaning is a different problem. There is no accumulated grime yet, just a heavy layer of fresh building dust and the leftovers of the work itself, sticker adhesive, paint overspray, caulk smears, and debris. The tools, the order of operations, and the number of passes are all built around dust and residue rather than grime.
When after the contractor finishes should you clean?
The best time is once every trade is genuinely done and no more cutting, sanding, or painting is coming. If we clean while a punch list still involves dust producing work, that dust simply lands again. Give us the date the contractor expects to wrap, and we will schedule right after so the space gets cleaned once, properly, at the end.
How do you protect new floors and finishes?
Everything in a fresh remodel is new and easy to mark, so we clean with that in mind. New hardwood, tile, and stone floors are handled with the right products and gentle methods rather than harsh scrubbing, hardware and glass are cleaned without abrasives that scratch, and we lift residue off surfaces instead of forcing it. If a floor or counter has a specific care requirement from the installer, tell us and we will follow it.
Does the dust really get inside vents and cabinets?
Yes, and those are the spots people miss. Fine dust drifts into vent grilles and return air covers, settles inside brand new cabinets and drawers, and collects in window tracks and along blind slats. We clean inside and on top of cabinetry, wipe out drawers, clear vent covers, and run the tracks and channels, because dust left in those places keeps circulating back into the room after you move in.
Can you remove stickers, paint specks, and adhesive residue?
Yes, that detail work is part of a post construction clean. We peel the manufacturer stickers off new windows, appliances, and fixtures, take paint overspray and specks off glass and hardware, and work adhesive, caulk, and label residue off floors and counters, all without scratching the new finish underneath.
Is this one visit or several?
It depends on the size of the project and how much debris the contractor left behind. A single remodeled room is often one thorough visit with multiple passes inside it. A whole home remodel or a full new build sometimes needs a second visit, because dust keeps settling out of the air for a while after the first clean. We give you an honest read after hearing the scope, and we will not pad the number of visits.
Can you coordinate the timing with our contractor?
Yes, and it usually goes more smoothly when we do. If your contractor tells us when the last dusty task is finished, we set the clean right after so nothing gets recontaminated. We can work with a general contractor or directly with a homeowner, whichever fits how your project is being run.
Do you handle a whole home remodel differently from a single room?
Yes. A single remodeled room is a contained job, so we can often clear it in one focused visit. A whole home remodel or new build means dust has traveled well beyond the rooms that were worked on, settling through hallways and adjoining spaces, so it takes more time and sometimes a follow up pass once the air fully settles. We scope and price the two situations differently.
Do you clean up after both remodels and brand new construction in Calabasas?
Yes to both. Calabasas has a steady mix of the two, older homes in established gated communities like Mountain View Estates and Calabasas Hills getting kitchens and bathrooms updated, and new hillside estates being built from the ground up. A remodel usually means dust concentrated around the worked areas, while a new build leaves the whole structure coated. We handle either.
Do you clean post construction in the gated communities and hillside estates?
Yes. We regularly serve the west Valley, and that includes the neighborhoods around Calabasas Road, Las Virgenes Road, and Parkway Calabasas, the gated communities such as The Oaks and Calabasas Hills, and the larger hillside estates up toward Mulholland Highway. If your community has a gate, a guard, or a call box, give us the entry details when you book and we plan the visit around them.
Do you cover offices and commercial spaces after a build out?
Yes. The same fine dust follows a commercial remodel or tenant improvement, and the offices around Parkway Calabasas and along Calabasas Road are within the area we serve. Tell us the square footage and what the build out involved, and we will clear the dust and residue so the space is ready to occupy.
What are your hours, and how do I book?
We are available Monday to Saturday, 8am to 6pm. Call or text (818) 414-8012, or email honestmaidsla@gmail.com. Describe the project, the size, and roughly when the work finishes, and we give you a free estimate and set a date. No card is needed to book, and every visit carries a satisfaction guarantee.
What if dust is still showing after you leave?
Tell us and we come back. Fine construction dust can keep settling out of the air for a while, so if a surface looks dusty again shortly after we finish, a text to (818) 414-8012 is the fastest way to reach us and we will make it right.
How much does post construction cleaning in Calabasas cost?
The honest answer is that the price depends on the size of the home, the number of bathrooms, whether this is a first visit or a regular one, and how the home has been used up to now. That is why every job starts with a free written estimate rather than a flat rate lifted off a website. Text or call (818) 414-8012 with the number of bedrooms and bathrooms and roughly what you need, and we send a real figure back, usually the same day. Every price is agreed before we start, nothing lands on you at the end, and no card is needed to hold the slot.
Are your cleaners your own staff?
Yes. Honest Maids is a family owned company based in Reseda, and every cleaner on our team is our own employee, screened and trained by us before their first visit. Nothing is subcontracted, so the person who arrives at your door in Calabasas is on our payroll and in our uniform. If anything looks wrong after we leave, tell us and we come back to fix it.
What products do you use, and are they safe for pets and children?
We bring every supply and machine with us for every visit, so nothing has to be set out. Our standard kit uses products that are safe around pets and children, and where a surface calls for a stronger product (such as a heavily soiled oven or serious mineral buildup) we tell you first and use the mildest option that will do the job. If you prefer a specific brand, a fragrance free product, or a completely green line, tell us in the booking and we will use what you have. The choice is yours.
How far in advance should I book, and can you come the same day?
For a regular clean in Calabasas we can usually reach you the same week, and a small job can sometimes fit into the same day. Move outs and post construction jobs need a little more lead time because they run longer, so book those a few days out when you can. The fastest way to check availability is a text. We are staffed Monday to Saturday, eight in the morning to six in the evening, and a message outside those hours is answered the next working morning.
What forms of payment do you accept, and when do I pay?
You pay after the clean is complete, once you have walked the home and everything is right. We take card, bank transfer, Zelle, cash, or check, whichever is easiest. Recurring customers are usually set up on a saved card that runs automatically after each visit, but that is optional and there is no card on file for a first visit. If you ever have a question about a charge, one text and we sort it out that day.
What is your satisfaction guarantee, and how does it work?
Every visit carries a plain guarantee: if something is not right, tell us within seven days and we come back to fix it, at no charge. We do not ask you to argue for it or fill out a form. We would rather return and put it right than leave a customer in Calabasas feeling like they paid for something they did not get. That is one of the reasons regular customers stay with us, and it is the standard the reviews are talking about.
Do I need to be home during the clean?
Only if you want to be. Many customers in Calabasas give us access through a code, a key with a neighbor, a lockbox, or a building doorman, and come home to a finished house. Others prefer to stay. Either way is fine, and we walk the space with you or send a note with a few photos before we leave, so nothing is a surprise. If the building has parking rules or a call box, tell us in the booking and we handle it from there.
Do you haul away construction debris?
We remove bagged trash, packaging, protective coverings, and light construction leftovers as part of the clean. Large debris (broken drywall sections, pallets, tile offcuts, appliances) is not part of a standard scope, but we can arrange a debris haul at cost if you tell us in the booking. That way one team handles the site, and the property is truly ready to hand over.
When is it safe for a family to move back into a home after a remodel?
Once the final detail pass is complete and the air has cleared. That usually means the day after the last pass for a room level remodel, and a day or two after for a whole home remodel with heavy dust. If anyone in the household has respiratory sensitivities, we recommend running the HVAC on a fresh filter for a day before move in, and we can add a vent and filter clean to the scope so the system is not blowing residual dust.
