Professional Post-Construction Cleaning Across County Clare
County Clare is experiencing steady construction activity across residential, commercial, and tourism sectors. Ennis is seeing new housing developments to meet growing population demand. Shannon Free Zone and Shannon Business Park have ongoing commercial construction and refurbishment as multinational companies like Ei Electronics, Lufthansa Technik, GE Aviation, and Zimmer Biomet expand and upgrade facilities. Clare's booming tourism sector drives new hotel builds, holiday let developments, visitor centre upgrades, and restaurant fit-outs along the Wild Atlantic Way, the Cliffs of Moher, and the Burren.
Optus Glean provides specialist post-construction cleaning for builders, developers, and contractors across County Clare. From rough builders cleans that remove construction debris to sparkle cleans that bring properties to handover-ready standard, our Safe Pass certified teams deliver the finish quality that developers, estate agents, and end users expect.
Post-Construction Cleaning Projects in Clare
Ennis Residential Developments
Ennis is the primary residential growth centre in County Clare. New housing estates, apartment developments, and infill projects are being delivered to meet demand from the town's growing population, driven by employment at Shannon Free Zone, Shannon Airport, and Ennis's own expanding services sector. Post-construction cleaning for residential developments involves multiple phases: rough cleaning during the later stages of construction, detailed cleaning of individual units, and sparkle cleaning to handover-ready standard for purchasers and tenants. Clare County Council developments and social housing projects also require professional post-construction cleaning to taking-in-charge standard.
Shannon Commercial and Industrial Construction
Shannon Free Zone's ongoing development includes new factory builds, office fit-outs, warehouse construction, and refurbishment of existing units as multinational tenants expand or upgrade. The wider Shannon area also sees commercial construction including retail developments, hospitality builds near Shannon Airport, and logistics facilities. Industrial post-construction cleaning at Shannon requires Safe Pass certified teams experienced in cleaning to the standards demanded by aviation, medical device, and electronics manufacturing environments.
Tourism Infrastructure and Hospitality Builds
Clare's tourism boom drives continuous construction and refurbishment across the hospitality sector. New hotel builds and extensions, holiday home developments in Lahinch, Doolin, and Spanish Point, visitor centre upgrades at the Cliffs of Moher and the Burren, restaurant and bar fit-outs, and heritage site renovations including Bunratty Castle and Folk Park improvements all require professional post-construction cleaning. Our experience in hotel cleaning means we understand the finish standard expected for guest-facing hospitality properties.
Renovation and Refurbishment Projects
Beyond new builds, Clare has a significant renovation and refurbishment market. Period property renovations in Ennis town centre, farmhouse conversions across rural Clare, Shannon Free Zone facility upgrades, and heritage building restorations all generate post-construction cleaning demand. Renovation cleans often present additional challenges including fine dust from plasterwork, paint removal from fixtures, and cleaning around retained original features that require careful handling.
What Our Clare Post-Construction Cleaning Includes
Phase 1: Rough Clean (Builders Clean)
- Removal of bulk construction debris, packaging, and waste materials
- Sweeping and vacuuming all floors to remove dust, plaster, and debris
- Scraping cement, plaster, and paint splashes from hard surfaces, tiles, and window glass
- Wiping down all surfaces to remove construction dust
- Initial clean of sanitaryware (toilets, sinks, baths, showers)
- Cleaning window frames, sills, and glass (interior)
Phase 2: Sparkle Clean (Final / Handover Clean)
- Detailed cleaning of all rooms to move-in / handover standard
- Full sanitaryware cleaning and polishing
- Kitchen unit cleaning (interior and exterior of cupboards, drawers, countertops, appliances)
- Window cleaning (interior and exterior where accessible)
- Floor cleaning — mopping, scrubbing, or polishing to final finish
- Skirting board, door frame, and architrave cleaning
- Light fitting and switch cleaning
- Snagging support — identifying remaining issues for the builder
Post-Construction Cleaning Pricing in Clare
- Rough clean (builders clean): €4.50 to €8.00 per sqm
- Sparkle clean (handover clean): €6.00 to €12.00 per sqm
- Combined rough + sparkle: €9.00 to €18.00 per sqm
- 3-bed new-build house (combined): €600 to €1,200
- Apartment (combined): €350 to €800
- Commercial / industrial: Priced on bespoke basis following site assessment
All pricing is fixed following a site walkthrough. Volume discounts available for multi-unit residential developments. No hidden charges.
Why Clare Builders and Developers Choose Optus Glean
- Safe Pass certified — All operatives hold current Safe Pass cards. Teams complete site-specific inductions, manual handling, COSHH, and working at height training before commencing work.
- Construction site experience — We work on active construction sites daily and understand the phasing, safety requirements, and time pressures of construction projects.
- Developer relationships — We work with builders and developers across Clare on multi-unit residential projects, providing consistent quality across entire developments and meeting estate agent and purchaser expectations.
- Fully insured — €6.5M public liability and €13M employer's liability insurance. All staff Garda vetted.
- Flexible mobilisation — We can mobilise teams within 48–72 hours and adapt to shifting construction timelines.
- Tourism sector finish — For hotel builds and hospitality projects, we deliver the premium finish standard expected for guest-facing properties.
Related Cleaning Services in Clare
- Office Cleaning Clare — Ongoing cleaning for new commercial builds
- Industrial Cleaning Clare — Factory and production floor cleaning at Shannon Free Zone
- Hotel Cleaning Clare — Hospitality cleaning for new hotel builds
- Healthcare Cleaning Clare — Healthcare facility post-build cleaning
- End of Tenancy Cleaning Clare — Rental property deep cleans
- Carpet & Floor Cleaning — New floor sealing and protection
Frequently Asked Questions — Post-Construction Cleaning in Clare
How much does post-construction cleaning cost in Clare?
Post-construction cleaning in Clare costs €4.50 to €8.00 per sqm for a rough builders clean and €6.00 to €12.00 per sqm for a sparkle/handover clean in 2026. A 3-bedroom new-build house typically costs €600 to €1,200 for a full combined clean. Commercial and industrial builds are priced on a bespoke basis. Volume discounts are available for multi-unit residential developments.
What is the difference between a rough clean and a sparkle clean?
A rough clean (builders clean) is the first phase, removing bulk debris, dust, plaster splashes, paint overspray, and construction waste. A sparkle clean (final/handover clean) follows, bringing the property to pristine, move-in standard with detailed cleaning of all surfaces, fixtures, fittings, windows, floors, and sanitaryware. Most projects require both phases for a complete finish.
Do you clean new-build houses in Ennis?
Yes. We provide post-construction cleaning for residential developments across Ennis and surrounding areas. Our teams work to builder timelines, delivering handover-ready cleaning for new houses and apartments. We service both individual custom builds and multi-unit housing estate developments, maintaining consistent quality standards across entire projects.
Can you clean commercial builds at Shannon?
Yes. Shannon Free Zone and the wider Shannon area have ongoing commercial construction. We clean new office builds, factory fit-outs, warehouse developments, and retail units. Our teams hold Safe Pass certification and understand the standards required for aviation, medical device, and technology company facilities. We work around construction schedules and coordinate with site managers.
Do your teams hold Safe Pass certification?
Yes. All post-construction cleaning operatives hold current Safe Pass cards, mandatory for construction sites in Ireland. Teams also complete manual handling, COSHH awareness, working at height training, and site-specific safety inductions. We maintain up-to-date training records and can provide documentation for main contractor safety files.
Can you clean tourism infrastructure builds?
Yes. Clare's tourism sector drives construction of new hotels, holiday lets, visitor centres, restaurants, and heritage site upgrades along the Wild Atlantic Way, at the Cliffs of Moher, and across the Burren. We deliver the premium finish standard expected for guest-facing hospitality properties, combining our construction cleaning expertise with our hotel cleaning quality standards.
How quickly can you mobilise?
We can mobilise post-construction cleaning teams within 48 to 72 hours across County Clare. For planned projects, we recommend booking 2 to 4 weeks in advance with 48 hours notice of confirmed start date. We understand construction timelines shift and build flexibility into our scheduling to accommodate programme changes.
Do you handle Clare County Council development cleans?
Yes. We provide post-construction cleaning for developments requiring handover to Clare County Council. This includes residential estate common areas, roads and footpaths, public open spaces, and community facilities. Our cleans meet the standard required for the taking-in-charge process by the local authority.