New hard floors
Tiles, vinyl or wood with a dust film and builder footprints.
Who it is for
Tiles, vinyl or wood with a dust film and builder footprints.
A fitter has laid carpet and later sanding has dulled it.
The floor is the last surface and it still looks grey.
Variants
Dust and grit lifted before a careful wash, not a flood.
A thorough vacuum of edges and the pile, not a household once-over.
Where dust has been walked from the dusty floor to the rest of the house.
How the visit runs
The order keeps dust from being wiped into a paste or walked back onto a clean floor.
Sealed timber, fresh tile and vinyl are not washed the same way.
Washing grit in grinds the surface.
Skirtings shed dust onto the floor you just did if you reverse the order.
Furniture waits until the floor is dry.
Cost
You receive a quote for this property. Two homes with the same number of rooms can take very different time, so there is no flat price on this page.
The floor material
Whether a carpet was fitted before the dust stopped
How much grit versus a light film
Stairs and the number of rooms
A deadline before furniture or a carpet fitter
Problems
People notice grey footprints on a new floor, or a carpet that puffs white dust when you walk. If the carpet was laid and then a wall was sanded, the pile holds that dust. If the floor is still being tiled, it is too early.
Before and after
Stop dusty work first. Tell us the floor type so we do not over-wet a new timber finish. Keep rugs and sofas off until the floor is dry. A light vacuum the next day is normal on carpet.
A floor clean lasts if the build is finished. New grit means someone is still cutting or walking soil inside. A carpet that was sanded on will look better, but it will not look showroom-new if the dust was ground in for weeks.
FAQ
Yes, when we know the material. Grit is lifted before any wash, and water is kept light on timber. Tell us if a sealer has just gone down and is still curing.
No. This visit is about construction dust and grit in a carpet that is already down. Everyday hire stains and pet marks are a different brief. Describe what you can see.
After the heavy dust is gone, if you have the choice. If it is already down, we vacuum it as part of this visit and say if a later sparkle is wiser.
Light spots can be included when we have seen them. A floor spattered with paint is quoted with paint and adhesive removal so the time is not hidden inside a floor wash.
On the area, the material, how much grit is in it, and whether stairs and carpets are included. You get a quote for the property. There is no price per room on this site.
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