After Builders Cleaning Cost in Dublin (2026)

After builders cleaning cost in Dublin is set mainly by the size of the property and how much fine dust the work left behind. A kitchen refit in a two-bed apartment is a very different job from a full gut renovation of a three-bed semi. The prices below come from Dublin companies that publish their rates, plus our own price list.

How much does after builders cleaning cost in Dublin?

Most Dublin homes cost about €190 to €420 for an after builders clean in 2026. A one-bed apartment starts at about €150 to €190, and a three-bed house usually costs €320 to €420. These figures combine published Dublin prices with our own.

Clean4u, another Dublin company, publishes a flat range of €250 to €700 for after builders work. That wide range reflects how much jobs vary. A single-room extension and a whole-house renovation can both be called an after builders clean.

Our after builders cleaning service in Dublin prices from the bedroom count, then confirms the figure from photos. That keeps the price fixed before the team arrives.

How is after builders cleaning priced per m²?

Per m² pricing is mostly used for new builds and commercial fit-outs. Optus Glean publishes Dublin rates by stage: €3 to €6 per m² for a rough clean, €5 to €10 for a detail clean and €8 to €15 for a final sparkle clean.

The 100 m² column is our arithmetic from Optus Glean’s rates. Those rates are aimed at developers handing over finished units, where each stage is a separate visit. Most homeowners need one combined clean after the builder has done a basic tidy, which is why fixed per-property prices are lower.

What is the difference between a builders clean and a sparkle clean?

A builders clean removes the bulk: rubble, offcuts, heavy dust and debris. A sparkle clean is the final detailed clean that makes a home ready to live in. Check whether your building contract includes a rough builders clean, because the sparkle clean is usually booked separately.

Ask your builder exactly what their final clean covers before you book. Clearing debris is not the same as wiping every surface. The after builders clean you book is normally the sparkle clean: every surface, inside every cupboard, windows, frames, floors and fittings.

What changes the after builders cleaning cost?

The amount of fine dust sets the price more than anything else. Sanding plaster, cutting tiles and chasing walls all create fine dust that settles everywhere. The table lists what adds time on a typical Dublin job.

Labour is the main cost. Bark’s 2026 survey estimates a standard deep clean of a three-bed home at about 8 hours for one person. An after builders clean starts from a similar baseline, then adds extra dust passes and residue removal.

Wages set the floor under that labour. The Contract Cleaning ERO puts minimum cleaner pay at €14.80 an hour for 2026. Any quote must cover that pay, plus employer costs, insurance, HEPA equipment and products.

How much does it cost to clean after one room or an extension?

A single-room job, such as a new bathroom or a kitchen refit, usually costs less than a whole-property clean. Expect a price below the full bedroom rate, because only one room and the routes through the house carry heavy dust. Dust still travels, so the hall, stairs and nearby rooms often need a light clean too.

An extension sits between the two. The new room needs a full sparkle clean, and the rooms it opens into usually need a second dusting pass. A rear kitchen extension on a three-bed semi often affects the kitchen, living room and hall at once.

Send photos of each affected room, plus the hall and stairs, when you ask for a price. Good photos show dust on the floor, the tops of units and window sills, which tells a cleaner far more than a description.

What is not included in an after builders cleaning price?

Rubble, waste removal and specialist cleaning are usually outside the price. An after builders clean deals with dust and residue on surfaces, not with clearing the site. Agree with your builder that offcuts, packaging and old fittings are gone before the cleaners arrive.

Specialist work is normally priced on top. Carpet cleaning by hot water extraction starts at €55 for one room on our price list, and an oven clean starts at €75. Exterior windows on a two to three-bed house start at €60. If plaster dust has been walked into new carpet, extraction lifts far more of it than vacuuming alone.

Is it cheaper to pay by the hour for after builders cleaning?

Hourly pricing can look cheaper, but the total is hard to predict. Perfect Clean, a Dublin company, lists after builders work at €42 an hour after a free site visit, with a €195 minimum call-out. Five hours at that rate is €210, and ten hours is €420.

The risk is dust you cannot see until the first pass is done. Fine dust keeps falling from tops of doors, light fittings and vents, so a second wipe is often needed. With a fixed price confirmed from photos, the company carries that risk instead of you.

Paying by the hour still works if you agree a maximum number of hours in writing first. You can also get a quick figure from our cleaning cost calculator and compare it with any hourly quote.

Why does equipment affect the price of an after builders clean?

Building dust needs the right equipment, and that is part of what you pay for. The HSA’s silica dust sheet recommends wet/dry vacuums with a HEPA filter to gather up dust, and damping down areas before cleaning. An ordinary household vacuum is not designed for this.

The HSA’s guide to the workplace regulations also states that dry sweeping is not appropriate for hazardous dusts. That rules out the quick brush-and-pan approach. Damp wiping and HEPA vacuuming take longer, but they remove dust rather than moving it around. Our guide on whether builders dust is dangerous explains the health side.

Is VAT included in after builders cleaning cost?

Yes, if the company is VAT-registered. Revenue lists cleaning and maintenance services under the reduced rate of 13.5%. A €400 quote “plus VAT” becomes €454.

Smaller sole traders below the VAT threshold charge none. Our after builders prices include any VAT due. When comparing quotes, convert each one to a final figure before deciding. A €340 price with VAT included is cheaper than a €310 quote with 13.5% added on top, which comes to €351.85.

When should you book the after builders clean?

Book it after the last trade has finished and the worst of the dust has settled. That usually means after painters, floor fitters and the electrician’s final fix. Cleaning too early means paying for a second clean.

Fine dust can stay in the air for some time after the work stops. Our guide on how long dust takes to settle after building work covers timing in more detail. When you book, send photos of each room, list any paint or adhesive marks, and say whether furniture is in place. With that, most companies can confirm a fixed price without a visit.