Working in an occupied block
There is no compound and nowhere to set material down. Everything comes in and goes out through the same lift the neighbours use, and dust from a refurbishment reaches three flats if it is not contained properly.
Post-Construction Cleaning in Faro
In Faro we do post-construction cleaning mainly in refurbished flats inside occupied blocks. That changes the logistics: material up in the communal lift, dust contained so it does not reach the neighbours, and hours that respect the building rules.
We get there in about 25 minutes · Free site visit and quote
Faro, as seen by the people who work there
Faro is the district capital: more flats than houses, more landlords than resident owners, and jobs done with neighbours above, below and on both sides.
A compact city facing the Ria Formosa lagoon, with the walled historic quarter, dense residential neighbourhoods around it, and the university campus at Gambelas driving rental demand. Mostly three- to eight-storey residential blocks, many from the seventies and eighties, with enclosed balconies, original installations and compact floor areas. In the old quarter, older buildings refurbished for letting.
In Faro the bulk of the work is post-construction cleaning in refurbished flats and interior painting between tenants.
What we find in Faro
High tenant turnover
With the university and the hospital driving demand, some flats change tenant every year. Each change calls for a deep clean and often a freshening coat of paint within a few days.
Parking and deliveries
Unloading material in the old quarter means planning the hour. Turning up at nine in the morning in a street in Penha without having thought about it costs you half the morning.
Post-Construction Cleaning: what we do
- Removal of fine debris and packaging — Leftover material, cardboard, protective plastic and tape left behind by the trades.
- Complete dust removal — Ceilings, walls, air ducts, the inside of cupboards and every surface plaster dust settles on.
- Removal of construction residue — Cement, mortar, flooring adhesive, silicone and expanding foam, with the right product for each material.
- Glass and window frames — Paint and cement splashes on glass, removal of protective film and cleaning of tracks full of residue.
- Floors treated according to material — Every floor has its method: microcement, timber, natural stone and ceramic are not washed the same way.
- Second pass included — We come back a few days later for the residual dust that always settles after the first clean.
How the work goes
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Assessment once the builders are out
We look at which materials were used and what residue is left, because that determines the products to use.
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The heavy work first
Fine debris, protective coverings and anything removed by hand, so we are not spreading dust during the fine clean.
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Technical cleaning
Removal of adhered residue, top to bottom, room by room.
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Finishing and second pass
Polishing of glass and surfaces, and a return visit a few days later for the dust that has settled since.
Frequently asked questions about post-construction cleaning in Faro
Do you actually work in Faro, or do you travel in from elsewhere?
We work in Faro regularly. We set out from Loulé and get there in about 25 minutes, which means we can come and look at the job without charging for the trip.
What usually goes wrong with this kind of work in Faro?
There is no compound and nowhere to set material down. Everything comes in and goes out through the same lift the neighbours use, and dust from a refurbishment reaches three flats if it is not contained properly. It is the situation we come across most often in Faro, and it is why we look at the job before quoting.
Do you do the building work and the cleaning together?
We do, and it works out cheaper than hiring separately. When we carry out the refurbishment, the final clean is already in the quote.
How long does a post-construction clean take?
A two-bedroom flat after a refurbishment normally takes one to two days with a team of two. A large villa can take a week. Always add the second pass, a few days later, for the residual dust.
Who removes the heavy debris?
Building debris is the responsibility of whoever did the work. We deal with the fine residue: packaging, protective coverings, leftover material and dust. If you need proper skip removal, we will tell you who to speak to.
Post-Construction Cleaning in Faro
Tell us what you need and we will come and look. We get there in about 25 minutes and the visit is free.