Post-construction cleaning in Canada, 3-phase and occupancy-ready.
Novaclair runs the 3-phase post-construction cleaning sequence for GCs, commercial construction projects and tenant improvements. HEPA vacuums standard, trade-sequenced scheduling, occupancy-ready handover. Priority for recurring GC pipeline.
Generic cleaner. Single visit. Drywall dust still in the air at occupancy.
The crew showed up once, swept the floor, wiped surfaces, left. Construction dust redistributed into the air within days. Tenant walk-through generated a deficiency list. The GC got blamed.
3-phase sequence. HEPA vacuums. Trade-coordinated.
Rough clean after drywall/paint. Final clean before finishes. Touch-up before occupancy. HEPA vacuums that actually remove dust. Scheduled around your construction sequence.
See how it works →Eight Post-Construction Cleaning Services
From commercial office build-outs to tenant improvements to multi-residential new construction to industrial fit-ups, Novaclair delivers the 3-phase post-construction cleaning sequence that GCs and project managers actually need.
Phase 1 — Rough Clean
Post-drywall/paint debris removal, HEPA vacuuming, heavy surface cleaning.
Phase 2 — Final Clean
Pre-finish detailed clean of every surface, window, and prep for finishing trades.
Phase 3 — Occupancy Touch-Up
Fingerprint removal, final dust, pre-occupancy walk-through condition.
Commercial Build-Out
Office, retail, restaurant build-outs with full 3-phase sequence.
Tenant Improvement
TI projects in occupied buildings with dust-control partitioning.
Multi-Residential New Construction
Condo towers and purpose-built rental projects with unit-by-unit sequencing.
Industrial / Warehouse Fit-Up
Industrial construction cleaning with HEPA and concrete-dust protocols.
GC Retainer Program
Priority scheduling and contract pricing for GCs with recurring project pipeline.
Novaclair Across Canadian Construction Projects
Six Operational Pillars Behind Every Novaclair Project
3-Phase Sequence
Rough clean, final clean, touch-up. Run properly, not all at once.
HEPA Vacuums Standard
Fine particulate actually removed, not redistributed.
Trade-Sequenced
We arrive when your schedule says arrive. We do not block trades.
Construction Safety Trained
Every crew trained on active-site safety, PPE, protocols.
Occupancy-Ready Quality
Final walk-through passes without a deficiency list for cleaning.
Fast Mobilization
Standard 48-72 hours. Emergency 24 hours for active projects.
Five Steps. Every Project.
Scope
Walk the site with the GC or project manager. Scope each phase, timeline, trade sequencing.
Rough Clean
Post-drywall/paint phase. Debris removal, HEPA vacuuming, construction dust reduction.
Final Clean
Pre-finish phase. All surfaces cleaned, detailed window, floor polished, prep for finishing trades.
Touch-Up
Pre-occupancy. Fingerprints, spot dust, final inspection, move-in-ready condition.
Handover
Photo-documented handover to project manager. Deficiency list addressed within 24 hours if any.
4-Level Escalation Framework
Schedule miss, phase skip, quality issue — here is exactly what happens, and how fast.
On-site correction during active phase
Crew reassignment, rework at no charge
Scope review with GC, written corrective plan
Direct escalation with action plan and credit if warranted
Six Commitments That Protect Your Schedule
Fixed-Price Per Phase
Each phase quoted separately. Roll-up project pricing available.
HEPA Vacuum Standard
Every project gets HEPA-filtered vacuuming for real dust removal.
Trade-Sequenced Scheduling
We coordinate with your superintendent, not the other way around.
Occupancy-Ready Final Phase
Tenant walk-through passes without cleaning deficiencies or we return free.
COIs on File
ISNetworld, Avetta, and direct COIs for GCs and property owners.
$10M Liability Coverage
Commercial GL appropriate for active construction sites.
Real Results for Real Construction Projects
25,000 sq ft tenant improvement had 12 cleaning items on the GC deficiency list at walk-through.
Switched to Novaclair 3-phase for next TI. Zero cleaning items at walk-through. GC used us on every subsequent project.
30-storey condo tower was averaging 14 days per floor on cleaning — bottleneck on occupancy schedule.
Sequenced 3-phase model with dedicated crews. 5 days per floor. Occupancy schedule pulled forward by 9 weeks.
High-end restaurant opened with 3 ongoing air-quality complaints from staff post-opening.
HEPA vacuuming applied during final clean phase of next build-out. Zero air-quality complaints at opening.
Trusted by GCs Across Canada
First cleaning vendor who understood the phase sequence. They showed up when we told them to, not when they felt like it.
Owner walk-through with zero cleaning items. That is what we pay for. That is why we keep using Novaclair.
HEPA vacuums actually matter. We stopped hearing tenant air-quality complaints after we switched.
Three Cities. One Standard.
1140 Boul. de la Carrière, Laval, QC H7N 5J6
120 Adelaide St W, Toronto, ON M5H 1T1
1090 W Georgia St, Vancouver, BC V6E 3V7
Plus 26 surrounding areas including Laval, Mississauga, Burnaby and more.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a 3-phase post-construction clean?+
Phase 1 (Rough Clean): happens after major construction dust generators — drywall, paint — are complete. Debris removal, HEPA vacuuming, major surface cleaning. Phase 2 (Final Clean): before finishing trades (final flooring, fixture install). Detailed clean of all surfaces, windows, finishes. Phase 3 (Touch-Up): immediately before occupancy. Fingerprints, final dust, inspection prep. Industry-standard sequence.
Why HEPA vacuums matter?+
Drywall dust, concrete dust, and sanding particulate are very fine. Standard shop vacuums and janitorial vacuums redistribute it back into the air — it settles again within hours. HEPA-filtered vacuums capture down to 0.3 micron particles and keep them captured. Critical for actual air-quality improvement pre-occupancy.
Do you coordinate with my trade sequence?+
Yes. We arrive when the construction schedule needs us, not on our own timeline. Rough clean after drywall/paint. Final clean after finish trades. Touch-up before owner/tenant walk-through. Tight coordination with your superintendent or project manager is standard.
What kinds of projects do you handle?+
Commercial office build-outs, tenant improvements, multi-residential new construction (condo towers, purpose-built rental), retail fit-ups, industrial/warehouse construction, restaurant build-outs, medical office construction. Single-family residential renovations are handled by our Dustline division (residential-specific).
How fast can you mobilize?+
Standard scheduling: 48-72 hours from booking. Emergency turnaround: 24 hours notice for active projects. GCs with recurring pipeline get priority scheduling.
Do you handle multi-phase projects with long timelines?+
Yes. Multi-phase projects (occupied tenant improvements, phased construction, turnover cycles) get dedicated project coordinators who track phases, schedule cleans at the right moments, and invoice per phase or rolled up per project.
Do you provide COIs for GCs and property owners?+
Yes. $10M general liability, auto, WSIB/CNESST certificates provided to GCs before mobilization. ISNetworld and Avetta registered for GCs that require it.
Standards We Operate Under
A Post-Construction Cleaner That Understands the Build Schedule.
Novaclair was started because GCs kept hiring generic commercial cleaners to do post-construction and getting a single surface clean that did not actually remove construction dust, was scheduled wrong in the sequence, and left the owner or tenant walking through a space that still smelled like drywall.
Novaclair runs the 3-phase sequence properly. HEPA vacuums, trade-sequenced scheduling, occupancy-ready handover. Construction dust gone.
Learn more about Novaclair →Read our blog →Construction Project Hitting Final Phases? Let's Schedule the Cleans.
Tell us about the project. A Novaclair coordinator will walk the site with your PM, scope the 3-phase sequence, and respond with fixed-price quote within 2 business days. Priority scheduling for GCs with recurring pipeline.