New construction leaves a residue layer on every window — silica dust, drywall mud, paint specks, sticker residue, and saw-cut grit. Standard window cleaning removes the surface dirt; post-construction cleaning removes the construction film. Sonlight has cleaned thousands of new builds across the Front Range.
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Post-construction window cleaning is a deeper clean for new builds — it removes silica dust, paint specks, stickers, and construction film that standard cleaning won't touch.
We sequence post-construction cleaning AFTER the builder's punch-list is complete. Cleaning earlier wastes the work because more dust will settle. Most builders want us in 1-3 days before walkthrough.
Each window's stickers get scraped (plastic blade, never metal) and any adhesive residue is chemical-treated. This alone takes 10-15 minutes per window on a fully-stickered new build.
Vacuum every screen track and bottom track to remove silica dust and grit. Wipe sills and frame interior. This is what makes the difference between 'looks clean' and 'feels clean'.
Surface-appropriate solvent for each contaminant. Dried latex paint = different chemistry than cured polyurethane = different chemistry than spray-paint overspray. We carry the full kit.
Standard interior + exterior + screen + sill + frame clean. Now-ready home, photographed, walkthrough-ready.
Every job is priced individually for the property — these are ballpark ranges to set expectations. The autoquoter on our home page returns an exact firm price for any address in our service area in 30 seconds.
| Profile | Price range |
|---|---|
| Small new build (1,500 sqft, ~16 windows) | $400–$600 |
| Typical new build (2,500 sqft, ~28 windows) | $700–$950 |
| Larger custom (3,500+ sqft) | $950–$1,500+ |
| Townhome / multi-unit (per unit) | $200–$350 |
| Commercial new build | Quoted per project |
| Severe paint overspray add-on | $50–$200 |
Front Range new construction is concentrated in Stapleton (Central Park) Denver, Painted Prairie Aurora, Banning Lewis Ranch Colorado Springs, and Bucking Horse Fort Collins. We have established workflows with builders in each of these communities and can coordinate with their punch-list teams directly.
Colorado dust is finer than other regions because of the dry climate — silica from concrete and drywall hangs in the air longer and settles in tighter places (track corners, screen frame seams). A standard window clean misses 30-40% of this; post-construction cleaning catches it.
Hail timing — for builds completing during hail season (May-September), the post-construction clean often happens after a hailstorm. We run a separate post-hail check on top of standard scope at no extra charge.
Standard cleaning removes surface dirt — pollen, dust, fingerprints. Post-construction removes the construction film — silica dust, drywall mud, paint specks, sticker residue, saw-cut grit. It's roughly 2× the labor and uses different chemistry.
Most new builds run $400-$1,200. A typical 2,500 sqft new build with ~28 windows is around $700-$950. Larger custom homes (3,500+ sqft) run $950-$1,500+. Townhomes are $200-$350 per unit.
AFTER the builder's punch-list is complete and before homeowner walkthrough. Earlier wastes the work; later means walkthrough delays. Most builders want us in 1-3 days before walkthrough.
Yes. Dried latex paint, cured polyurethane, oil-based stain, and spray-paint overspray each need different solvent chemistry. We carry the full kit. Severe overspray (whole-window coverage) carries a $50-$200 add-on.
Yes. We have established workflows with builders in Stapleton, Painted Prairie, Banning Lewis Ranch, Bucking Horse, and Solterra. Builders can set up a recurring contract for predictable home-delivery timing.
Most new builds 4-6 hours. Larger customs 6-8 hours. Townhomes 1-2 hours per unit. We schedule it as a half-day or full-day.
No — that's a different scope (final-clean by a janitorial company). We're focused on glass, screens, sills, frames, and tracks. We can recommend a final-clean partner for the rest.
Yes. $2M general liability + Colorado workers' comp covers job sites. Certificate of Insurance available for any builder, GC, or HOA.
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