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What does a builders clean cost in SEQ?
Honest starting prices and the real factors that move the number — so you can budget a builders or post-renovation clean across Brisbane, Moreton Bay, the Sunshine Coast and Gold Coast, and know exactly what your quote is built from.
Starting prices
Where prices start
Post-renovation clean
After a renovation — dust, debris, fixtures, surfaces and windows
Builders final clean
New-build sparkle finish, handover- and inspection-ready
Commercial fit-out clean
Offices, retail and commercial spaces — sqm or quote
These are honest starting points for a single dwelling — your quote is confirmed after a quick scope review so it reflects your actual job, not an inflated one-size-fits-all rate. Prices are + GST. Multi-dwelling and commercial work is priced per unit or per square metre.
Trade & developer rates
Per square metre & per unit
For builders, PMs and developers we price by square metre or per unit so the rate stays consistent across a whole program. Indicative bands — your fixed quote is confirmed to scope and program dates.
Builders / handover clean
Full builders clean incl. window clean — a ~200 m² project home lands around $1,800–2,200
Multi-dwelling (townhouse)
Per dwelling across a program; volume rates toward the lower end at scale
Apartment
Per unit (80–120 m²), consistent unit-to-unit across a development
Commercial / fit-out
All-phase post-construction clean; $1,000 minimum
Prices are + GST. Volume and repeat-builder rates apply at program scale. A photo-backed handover defect report and defect-period re-cleans are add-ons, often included on larger programs. Request a trade quote with your scope for an exact number.
What moves the number
Six things that change the price
Size of the property
The single biggest driver. A one-bed unit and a five-bed double-storey are worlds apart in surface area, glass and floors. Trade and multi-dwelling work is usually priced per square metre or per unit so it scales fairly across a program.
Finish level
A rough clean (debris out, broad wipe-down) costs less than a full builders clean, which costs less than a sparkle/detail pass to walkthrough standard. Most handovers want the full builders clean; a sparkle pass is often added right before the client inspection.
Condition at handover
How much render dust, paint overspray, silicone, sticker residue and debris the trades leave behind changes the hours involved. A tidy site cleans faster than one where every window has paint spots and every benchtop has sealant smears.
Access & height
Multi-storey glass, high ceilings, tight parking, stairs-only access or a live site with other trades on the floor all add time. External glass or façade work that needs reach gear is quoted separately.
Region & travel
Work in and around Moreton Bay is our local zone. Metro Brisbane, the Sunshine Coast and the Gold Coast carry a transparent travel component shown on every quote — never a hidden markup.
Extras
Add-ons like a photo-backed handover defect report, defect-period re-cleans, window/glass detailing, pressure washing or carpet steam are priced as line items, so you only pay for what the job actually needs.
Get an accurate number
How to get a fixed quote in a few hours
Homeowners and renovators get an instant fixed price from the online quote by room count and location. Builders, PMs and developers send scope and program dates through a trade quote and get sqm-based, staged pricing back — usually the same day. Not sure which items are a clean vs a trade defect? A handover defect report keeps that clear at inspection. New to what a builders clean covers? See the room-by-room checklist, or if the clean-stage names are confusing, the rough vs builders vs sparkle guide.
FAQ
Builders clean cost questions
How much does a builders clean cost in Brisbane / SEQ?
Our post-renovation cleans start from $400, builders final cleans from $600, and commercial fit-out cleans from $1,000 — the final figure depends on the property's size, finish level, condition at handover, access and region. The fastest way to a real number is the online instant quote (homeowners) or a trade quote (builders and developers), usually back within a few hours.
Why can't you give one flat price for a builders clean?
Because no two handovers are the same. A tidy two-bed unit and a paint-spattered five-bed double-storey take very different hours. Pricing by size, finish and condition means you pay for the job in front of us, not an inflated one-size-fits-all rate.
Is there a travel fee, and is it hidden?
Never hidden. Moreton Bay is our local zone; Metro Brisbane, the Sunshine Coast and the Gold Coast carry a clearly itemised travel component that's shown on the quote before you commit.
How do you price multi-dwelling and trade work?
Per unit or per square metre, with staged-contract and volume rates for townhouse and apartment programs — so the price stays consistent unit-to-unit across a whole development. Request a trade quote with your scope and program dates.
Do you charge extra for defect reports or re-cleans?
A photo-backed handover defect report and defect-period re-cleans are add-ons, priced as line items (and often included on larger programs). You see exactly what each one costs on the quote.
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