Window cleaning for new construction homes
Quick answer: the builder's cleaning crew cleans floors and counters; glass is usually a quick wipe. New windows commonly still carry sticker adhesive, stucco and mortar splatter, paint overspray, silicone smears and a film of construction dust. A proper post-construction window clean, done carefully so tempered glass isn't scratched, should be one of the first things you schedule.
What's on new glass
Manufacturer stickers and the adhesive under them. Stucco and mortar splatter from the exterior finish. Paint and stain overspray from trim work. Silicone and caulk smears around the frames. Concrete dust from the slab and driveway. And the fine grit that settles on everything during a build.
Why it needs care
Tempered glass can carry fabricating debris on its surface from the manufacturing process. Dragging a razor across it scratches the glass permanently. Post-construction cleaning is done with the right solvents for adhesive and the right softening for stucco, and any scraping is tested on a corner first.
What to check at the walkthrough
Look through every window with the sun behind it. Note stickers, splatter and haze. Check that sliders glide (tracks are often full of construction debris). Look at the edges of the glass for chips. Point all of it out so it's on the punch list, and then have the glass properly cleaned once the punch work is finished.
Tradition, Torino, Palm City, Vero
The Treasure Coast's active building areas. New homes here also start collecting reclaimed-water sprinkler spotting immediately, so a first clean followed by a recurring exterior schedule is the usual plan.
Want it done for you?
Royal Window Shine cleans windows across Port St. Lucie and the Treasure Coast. Call or text 772-243-1234 and you'll have a firm price the same day.
Call or text 772-243-1234Related questions
Do new construction windows need to be cleaned?
Yes. Builder cleaning crews rarely do glass properly. Stickers, stucco, paint and dust are usually still there at closing.
Can post-construction cleaning scratch my windows?
It can if it's done with razors on tempered glass. We test a corner first and use the right method for each type of residue.
How do I get a price for a new home clean?
We don't publish prices because every home and building is different. Call or text 772-243-1234 and you'll have a number the same day, usually within the hour.
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Send a quote request or call. Same-day replies, most jobs scheduled within the week.