Portola Valley, CA

Post-Construction Cleaning in Portola Valley

Portola Valley projects — single-story ranch remodels, ADUs tucked onto large wooded lots, and custom builds under the oaks — leave behind fine drywall dust, paint drips, adhesive residue, and construction debris that standard cleaning can't address. In a one-level home, renovation dust travels the entire footprint instead of staying on one floor. We use HEPA-filter equipment and surface-safe products, plan staging around private-road access at booking, and flag what needs contractor attention.

Pricing Context

1 Bed / 1 Bathfrom $500
2 Bed / 2 Bathfrom $600
3 Bed / 2 Bathfrom $635
4 Bed / 3 Bathfrom $735

Condition and square footage affect the final quote. Send photos for an accurate number.

Included & Excluded

Deep-clean baseline scope
Cabinet interiors (bundled)
HEPA dust removal — walls, trim, vents, fixtures
All exposed surfaces after renovation
Duct and vent interior cleaning
Contractor-only residue removal
Exterior windows (unless separately quoted)

Bonded paint, grout haze, or finish-sensitive residue is flagged — not guessed at.

Dispatch & Coverage

Dispatches from South San Francisco, CA. Serves remodel and new-build handoff projects across Portola Valley and the Bay Area.

Scheduled after contractors and movers clear the site — typically within a 48–72 hr permit closeout window.

Share site photos before booking to confirm fit, timeline, and final quote.

Before we arrive

The space must be completely clear — cabinets emptied, appliances accessible, all contractors and movers out. If the home isn't ready on arrival, we may need to reschedule or add time to the quote.

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Pricing is based on your home size, condition, and any add-ons. Text us photos and we'll quote accurately — no ranges, no surprises.

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What's Included

All deep clean items, plus construction-specific tasks for each area:

Kitchen

  • All Deep Clean items, plus:
  • Dust walls with dry microfiber pads
  • Dust reachable ceiling surfaces
  • Cabinet exteriors wiped
  • Exterior appliance surfaces cleaned
  • Sinks and backsplashes washed and rinsed
  • Window frames dusted and wiped
  • Floors vacuumed (HEPA) and mopped
  • Light switches and doorknobs sanitized

Bathrooms

  • All Deep Clean items, plus:
  • Dust walls and reachable ceilings with dry microfiber pads
  • Cabinet fronts and interiors cleaned
  • Countertops and shelves wiped
  • Window frames dusted and wiped
  • Doorknobs, doorframes, and doors sanitized
  • Light switches sanitized
  • Exterior fan vent covers cleaned
  • Floors vacuumed (HEPA) and mopped

Living Areas

  • All Deep Clean items, plus:
  • Dust walls and reachable ceilings with dry microfiber pads
  • Dust accessible light fixtures
  • Closet exteriors cleaned
  • Paint drip and spackle reduction (where safe)
  • Floors vacuumed (HEPA) and mopped
  • Doorknobs, doorframes, and light switches sanitized

Bedrooms

  • All Deep Clean items, plus:
  • Dust walls and reachable ceilings with dry microfiber pads
  • Closet shelves, walls, and interiors cleaned
  • Window frames dusted and wiped
  • Doors cleaned on both sides
  • Floors vacuumed (HEPA) and mopped
  • Doorknobs, doorframes, and light switches sanitized

What's NOT Included

  • Inside oven unless selected as an add-on
  • Interior and exterior window cleaning (available as add-on)
  • Moving furniture over 10 lbs
  • Patios and balconies (available as add-on)
  • Painting, repairs, or contractor work

A Note on Surface Limitations

We're honest about what cleaning can and can't do:

  • Paint drips and splatters are gently reduced only when removal is safe and won't scratch or dull new finishes. Cured paint, grout haze, and permanent adhesive residue will be flagged before we proceed. If a safe method cannot resolve the issue, we recommend consulting your contractor.

  • Adhesive, tape, and sticker residue on tile or fixtures will be reduced when safe, non-damaging products can be used. If stronger solvents are needed, we recommend consulting your contractor first. Any permanently bonded residue will be marked and noted.

  • We do not move furniture over 10 lbs. Patios and balconies are not included unless added as an add-on. Drywall dust and fine debris are captured using sealed HEPA-filter vacuums. Surfaces are cleaned with mild dish soap, glass cleaner, and pH-neutral floor cleaners to protect newly installed finishes.

How It Works

1

Send Photos, Get Quote

Text us photos of the space — kitchen, bathrooms, worst-dusty areas. Construction cleans vary widely; photos let us quote accurately around your finishes and actual site condition.

2

Team Arrives with HEPA Equipment

Construction dust is fine and pervasive. We use sealed HEPA-filter vacuums before mopping so dust doesn't just move around. Surface-safe products protect your new Portola Valley finishes.

3

We Flag What We Can't Fix

Permanently bonded residue, cured paint, or contractor damage will be documented and flagged — not silently skipped. You know exactly what we addressed and what needs contractor attention.

Why It's Different

HEPA Dust Removal

Construction dust is airborne and fine — regular vacuums recirculate it. We use sealed HEPA-filter equipment to actually capture it, then mop surfaces clean.

Surface-Safe Products

New finishes are delicate. We clean with mild dish soap, glass cleaner, and pH-neutral floor cleaners to protect your new counters, floors, and installations.

Honest About Limits

Permanently cured paint, bonded adhesive, or grout haze that requires a contractor — we flag it before touching it. No guessing, no damage to new surfaces.

Post-Construction Cleaning in Portola Valley

Portola Valley construction tends toward careful updates of what's already here — mid-century ranch homes remodeled a wing at a time, ADUs and guest quarters added to large wooded lots, and the occasional full custom build under the oaks. The single-story layout that makes these homes so livable also spreads renovation dust mercilessly: with no floor separation, fine drywall dust from one wing drifts the length of the house and settles in rooms the crew never touched.

Portola Valley renovation work usually involves premium finishes — stone counters, wide-plank hardwood, and custom tile chosen to sit quietly against the landscape. We use pH-neutral cleaners and mild dish soap — not general-purpose commercial products that can dull new surfaces. If there's a finish you're especially concerned about, note it at booking.

The window between contractor clearance and occupancy or listing photography is typically 48 to 72 hours. Confirm contractor clearance before booking to avoid reschedule fees.

Portola Valley access note

Many project sites here sit down private roads and shared lanes off the Alpine Road and Portola Road corridor, where the entrance is easy to miss and neighbors notice site traffic. Confirm which fork to take, where to park without blocking a shared lane, and where to stage equipment near the entrance we'll use at booking. If the general contractor or site manager controls access during the closeout window, share that contact so we can coordinate entry and loading. We bring all equipment and supplies.

Why Amiga in Portola Valley

Post-construction cleaning is where honesty matters most. Fresh Portola Valley finishes — stone counters in a remodeled ranch kitchen, wide-plank floors in a new ADU, custom tile chosen for a house that's meant to disappear into its lot — are easy to scratch or dull with the wrong products. We run the same HEPA-first process on every site: capture the fine drywall dust before mopping, clean with pH-neutral and surface-safe products, and never guess on residue that could damage a new surface.

Pricing is upfront from photos. Because construction conditions vary so widely, we quote from the actual site rather than a generic range, and we confirm the number before we commit. When bonded paint, grout haze, or cured adhesive needs a contractor, we document and flag it — you get a clear line between what we handled and what still needs the builder.

Amiga is owner-operated and dispatches across all of Portola Valley and the Bay Area. We handle site logistics quietly — finding the right fork on a private road, parking and staging without blocking a shared lane, and coordinating with the general contractor when they hold access — so the closeout window between contractor clearance and your walkthrough or listing photos doesn't slip.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's different about post-construction cleaning vs. a deep clean?

Post-construction cleaning addresses what renovation leaves behind: fine drywall dust in vents and on every surface, paint drips, construction adhesive residue, and debris in cabinets and closets. We use HEPA-filter vacuums and surface-safe products designed for newly installed finishes. A standard deep clean doesn't account for these.

Does the Portola Valley home need to be empty?

Yes. The space should be clear of movers, contractors, and furniture before we arrive. Confirm clearance at booking. In a single-story remodel that spread dust through the whole occupied footprint, that clearance matters double — and if landscaping crews are still working against the house, exterior dust keeps re-settling on freshly cleaned interiors. If the home isn't ready when we get there, we may need to reschedule or charge for the delay.

How does a Portola Valley site change the visit?

Mostly access and dust. Many project sites here sit down private roads and shared lanes off the Alpine Road and Portola Road corridor, where the entrance is easy to miss and parking is tight on purpose. Tell us at booking which fork to take, where to park, and where to stage equipment — and whether the general contractor controls access. The open-space setting also means outdoor dust keeps drifting toward the site right up to closeout, so we plan the clean for after exterior work winds down when possible.

Will you remove all paint drips and construction residue?

We remove what's safe to remove. Paint drips and splatters are gently reduced only when we can do so without scratching or dulling new finishes. Cured paint, grout haze, and permanently bonded adhesive will be flagged — we document what needs contractor attention rather than risk damaging your new surfaces.

How do you price post-construction cleans in Portola Valley?

Pricing starts at $500 for a 1 bed / 1 bath — this includes the bundled cabinet interior scope. It scales by bedroom and bathroom count, and whole-home ranch remodels or main-house-plus-ADU projects increase the estimate. Send photos and we'll quote accurately before you commit.

Ready for post-construction cleaning in Portola Valley?

Send us photos of the Portola Valley site and we'll quote a price. We'll confirm scope and arrival window before you commit.