Service VII
Post-Construction Floor Cleaning
Professional removal of cement residue, grout haze, paint splatter and construction dust from all floor types.
What We Do
Post-Construction Cleaning
From Building Site to Pristine Finish
Construction and renovation works inevitably leave floors in a state that is far from presentable. Cement mortar drips, grout haze from tiling, adhesive residue, plaster splashes, paint droplets, silicone smears, protective film adhesive, and thick layers of fine construction dust accumulate on floor surfaces throughout the building process. If not properly removed, these residues can permanently damage the floor finish and compromise its appearance.
GFS post-construction cleaning is a systematic, multi-phase process designed to bring new or renovated floors from building-site condition to a pristine, handover-ready state. We work with all floor types, marble, granite, porcelain stoneware, ceramic, terracotta, natural stone, polished concrete and resin, using cleaning agents and techniques specifically calibrated to each material.
Phase one is mechanical removal of large deposits: we carefully scrape off cement drips, adhesive blobs and paint spots using plastic scrapers (to avoid scratching) and steam where appropriate. Phase two is chemical cleaning: we apply acid-based descalers (buffered to safe pH levels for each stone type) to dissolve cement haze, grout residue and mineral deposits. For acid-sensitive stones such as marble and travertine, we use alkaline or enzymatic cleaners instead. Phase three is a thorough rinse and extraction using professional scrubbing machines with vacuum recovery to remove all cleaning residues from the surface.
For floors that have been scratched or dulled during construction, we offer polishing as an additional step. This is common with marble and porcelain floors that have been walked on by workers wearing grit-laden boots. After cleaning, we diamond-polish the surface to restore its original finish before handover.
We regularly work alongside general contractors and project managers on luxury hotel openings, residential developments and commercial fit-outs across Europe and internationally. Our team is experienced in coordinating with other trades and working within tight project timelines.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
When should post-construction cleaning be scheduled?
Ideally, floor cleaning should be one of the last trades on site, after all other construction activities are complete. This prevents re-contamination. We coordinate closely with project managers to schedule our work at the optimal point in the construction programme.
Can you remove cement residue from marble without damaging it?
Yes. Marble is acid-sensitive, so we do not use acid-based descalers on it. Instead, we use alkaline cleaners and mechanical techniques (plastic scrapers, steam) to remove cement deposits without etching the marble surface. If minor damage has occurred, we follow with diamond polishing.
How long does the cleaning process take?
This depends on the floor area, the type and extent of contamination, and the floor material. As a rough guide, a hotel lobby of 500 m² typically requires 2–3 days. Larger projects may take a week or more. We provide a detailed timeline after the initial site survey.
Do you also handle wall and vertical surface cleaning?
Our primary expertise is floor surfaces, but we can clean stone wall cladding, stone countertops and other horizontal or vertical stone surfaces affected by construction residue as part of the same project.