From Construction Site to Dream Home on Winter Crescent, Surrey

Completing a home renovation is a massive milestone. You’ve endured weeks of noise, contractors, and endless decision-making. But as we recently saw at a beautiful 3-bedroom detached house on Winter Crescent in Surrey, the departure of the construction crew doesn't mean the home is ready to live in.

The reality is that major renovations leave behind a "hidden enemy": fine construction dust. In this case study, we take you behind the scenes of a comprehensive Post-renovation Cleaning in Surrey project, showing exactly how OnePro Cleaning transformed a dusty job site back into a sparkling, livable home.

The Challenge: Construction Dust is Everywhere

One of the biggest misconceptions about post-renovation cleaning is that it is similar to regular housekeeping. It is not. Construction dust—a mix of drywall plaster, sawdust, and silica—is incredibly fine and invasive. It doesn't just settle on surfaces; it floats into the air and coats vertical walls, baseboards, and even the spaces underneath protective coverings.

Even with floor protection in place, airborne drywall dust settles on baseboards, window sills, and fireplace mantels, requiring a top-to-bottom dusting approach.

At this Winter Crescent property, the contractors had laid down paper to protect the floors, but this often creates a false sense of security. As you can see in the stairwell, once the tape is peeled back, debris and grit often remain trapped at the edges.

The edges where protective paper meets the wall are often "dust traps." We meticulously vacuum these crevices to ensure no abrasive grit remains to scratch the new floors.

On the dark tiled floors, the issue becomes even more visible. The white footprints you see aren't just dirt; they are likely gypsum or cement residue. If you attempt to wipe this with a wet mop immediately, it turns into a paste that smears and leaves a hazy film.

White gypsum footprints on dark tiles are a common post-renovation headache. We use specialized cleaning agents to lift the residue without damaging the tile finish.

Kitchen Restoration: A Stovetop Miracle

The Before & After

This stovetop was heavily soiled.

We restored the glass to a mirror-like finish, completely removing the haze and residue.

The kitchen is the heart of the home, but after a renovation, it often looks more like a workshop. Appliances are magnets for dust and grime. In this project, the glass stovetop was in particularly bad shape, coated in a thick layer of hardened grime.

Hygiene First: Sanitizing the Bathrooms

The Before & After

Fine dust settles heavily on porcelain. A simple wipe-down isn't enough.

We deep-cleaned and disinfected the entire unit, from the tank lid to the base bolts.

When moving back into a renovated home, you want to feel that the bathrooms are sterile and safe. Unfortunately, toilets are often used by workers during the renovation process and are rarely cleaned to a high standard afterward.

Even the guest bathrooms receive our full treatment, ensuring every inch of the renovated house matches the same high standard.

The master ensuite is finally ready for relaxation. Notice how the lighting reflects perfectly off the clean surfaces—no dust haze in sight.

We also paid special attention to the detailing phase—polishing fixtures, removing paint splatter from counters, and ensuring mirrors were streak-free.

The Truth About New Floors: What You Can't See

The most critical part of this Surrey cleaning project was the flooring. To the naked eye, new laminate or wood floors might look "okay" after a quick sweep. But the image below reveals the truth.

This is the water from our cleaning machine after just one section of the "new" floor.

This water started clear. The dark grey sludge is a mixture of micro-dust, sawdust, and construction chemicals that were coating the floor. Without professional extraction, this is what the homeowners would be breathing in.

This rigorous extraction process is a standard procedure for all our Post-renovation Cleaning in Metro Vancouver projects, ensuring healthy air quality regardless of the location.

This step is vital. If this dust isn't removed, it recirculates into the air every time someone walks through the room, lowering indoor air quality and settling back onto your furniture.

The Final Reveal: A Fresh Start

A spotless bedroom ready for occupancy. We ensure that the intersection between the floor and the baseboards is free of any construction grit.

Floor vents are often filled with debris during renovations. We remove them to vacuum the opening, ensuring the heating system doesn't blow dust back into the clean room.

The finish on these floors is delicate. Our gentle but effective cleaning methods protect the material while removing the stubborn construction film.

After the heavy lifting, the scrubbing, and the extracting, the home finally revealed its true beauty. The 3-bedroom house on Winter Crescent was no longer a construction site; it was a blank canvas ready for furniture and memories.

We ensured that every room, from the master bedroom to the spare rooms, was spotless. This included washing the windows (including the tracks), wiping down the baseboards, and ensuring the electrical outlets were free of paint and dust.

Conclusion: Peace of Mind

As evening fell over Surrey, we wrapped up our work. The difference between when we arrived and when we left was night and day.

Job done. As the street lights come on in Winter Crescent, the homeowners can sleep soundly knowing their renovated home is healthy, safe, and truly clean.

Renovating is stressful enough; cleaning up the mess shouldn't be your burden. If you are nearing the end of a renovation project in Surrey or the Greater Vancouver area, don't let construction dust ruin your reveal. Contact OnePro Cleaning for the professional Post-renovation Cleaning in Surrey to handle the final step.