Start with how the space is used
Footfall, pets, children, cooking and outdoor access all shorten the interval. A lightly used space can go a long time; a busy one cannot. Set the interval to the busiest part of the property, not the average.
Signs you have left it too long
Ignore the calendar if you can see any of these — they mean the next visit will take longer and cost more than a routine one.
- Visible build-up in corners and edges
- Odour that returns within hours of airing
- Surfaces that feel tacky rather than dusty
- Marks that no longer wipe off with a standard cloth
Fitting it around events
Most people book around a trigger rather than a date: moving, selling, a tenancy ending, a refurbishment finishing, or a busy season starting. Booking to the trigger usually beats booking to a fixed calendar slot.
Property types and typical rhythm
These are the building types we most often run this service in, and each carries a different natural rhythm.
- New builds
- Renovation handovers
- Extensions
- Loft conversions
The service behind this guide
Dust, debris and residue removed after renovations and new builds.
See After Builders Cleaning