Maddox Surface
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Post-Construction Floor Cleaning in Houston

Maddox cleans new and remodeled floors before turnover for builders, remodelers, fire and water rebuild contractors, and general contractors across Greater Houston. Drywall dust in textured LVP and tile, grout haze, adhesive and paint spots, and grit on bare slabs are removed with chemistry and brushes matched to the floor, and the floor is dry and ready for the final walkthrough the same day.

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Textured luxury vinyl plank floor in a living room after a post-construction final clean by Maddox Surface in Houston
Textured LVP in Houston after the final clean on a fire rebuild.

Post-Construction Floor Cleaning summary

Service
Final floor clean for homes and commercial spaces
Floors
Textured and smooth LVP and vinyl; ceramic, porcelain, and quarry tile with grout; bare, sealed, densified, and polished concrete; newly coated epoxy; VCT
Removes
Drywall dust, grout haze, adhesive and paint spots, slab grit
Not offered
Machine scrubbing of hardwood; heavy mortar and cured adhesive fields
Timing
After the last trade and before the walkthrough or racking, with the visit window confirmed in the quote
Debris haul-off
Add-on to the final clean, quoted per trailer load plus disposal at cost
Pricing
Quoted from photos, $500 minimum
Overview

Construction dust settles into every texture on a finished floor: the embossed grain of luxury vinyl plank, the grout lines of tile, and the pores of a bare slab. After the final sweep a haze remains that shows in raking light. Maddox matches the cleaning method to each floor, so each floor type in the house or building is turned over clean.

Facilities

Typical facilities

  • Remodels and whole-house renovations before the owner walkthrough
  • Fire and water rebuilds after the last trade
  • New custom homes and spec homes before closing
  • Tenant build-outs for office, showroom, and retail space
  • Tilt-wall distribution shells before lease-up or racking
  • Re-scrubs after racking or fixture installation
Photos

Before and after

Commercial build-out, bare concrete

A commercial space in Houston with a bare, unsealed concrete floor, left with paint droplets, construction dust, and boot prints at the end of a build-out. Cleaning exposed an existing hairline crack that the dust had concealed.

Before: paint droplets, construction dust, and boot prints on the bare concrete floor of a new commercial space in Houston
Before. Paint droplets, construction dust, and boot prints.
After: the same section of floor in Houston, clean after post-construction floor cleaning by Maddox Surface
After. The same section of floor.

Dust removal before leveling, bare concrete

Construction dust was cleared from a stripped commercial space in Houston so the next crew could level the slab and patch its holes and cracks.

Before: construction dust and debris across the bare concrete slab of a stripped commercial space in Houston
Before. Construction dust and debris across the slab.
After: the same slab in Houston with the dust removed by Maddox Surface, its cracks and old patches exposed for the leveling crew
After. The bare slab, with its cracks and holes exposed for patching.

Fire rebuild, textured LVP

Drywall dust and joint compound had settled into the grain of about 1,600 sq ft of textured plank on a fire rebuild. It came out in one visit.

Before: drywall joint compound filling the grain of textured LVP flooring after a fire rebuild in Houston
Before. Compound in every line of the grain.
Close-up of drywall compound packed into the embossed wood-grain texture of luxury vinyl plank, with the trowel pattern visible
Detail. The trowel pattern is still visible in the compound.
After: the same textured LVP floor with the grain clear after cleaning by Maddox Surface
After, the same evening.
Scope

What is included

Walkthrough or photo review

The floor types, the trades still coming, water access, and the definition of clean on the punch list are confirmed before scheduling.

Dry pickup

Screws, wire, banding, dust piles, and loose dust are removed dry before any water is applied.

Textured LVP and vinyl

Dust is lifted out of the grain and removed from the floor with products and tools safe for the wear layer.

Tile and grout haze

Grout haze and mortar film are treated with chemistry rated for the tile and rinsed clean.

Slabs and polished concrete

Bare concrete is scrubbed for grit and residue with extra attention at doors and drywall lines; polished and sealed slabs are cleaned with products safe for the finish, after full cure.

Debris haul-off (add-on)

Scrap, packaging, offcuts, and pallets left by the trades are loaded, hauled, and disposed of at a licensed facility on the same visit. Hazardous, asbestos-suspect, and roofing tear-off material is excluded.

Standards

How the work is performed

  • The quote is a single figure, and any change in scope is agreed before work begins.
  • The work is performed by Maddox personnel with Maddox equipment; nothing is subcontracted.
  • The owner’s direct number is on every invoice, and any area that does not meet the written scope is corrected at no charge.
Industries served
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Can drywall dust be removed from textured LVP?
Yes. The dust sits in the embossed grain, below the reach of a broom, and is lifted out of the texture and removed from the floor without abrading the wear layer. Abrasive pads and stripping chemicals are never used on LVP.
When in the schedule should the floors be cleaned?
After the last trade that produces dust, typically paint, drywall finish, and ceiling work, and before furniture, fixtures, or racking go in. On a remodel that is usually the day before the owner walkthrough. If a later trade produces a second round of grit, a lighter re-clean costs less than the first pass.
Do you clean hardwood floors?
Hardwood is dust-mopped rather than machine-scrubbed, and the LVP, tile, and concrete in the same house are cleaned as quoted.
Can mortar haze, paint overspray, or adhesive be removed?
Light mortar and grout haze, joint-compound drips, and small adhesive spots are removed with the right chemistry. Heavy mortar buildup, cured adhesive fields, and paint fields require mechanical removal with a grinder, which is outside a scrubbing scope. The walkthrough or the photos identify which applies.
Do you prepare floors for epoxy or polished-concrete coatings?
Maddox scrubs the slab before the coatings crew arrives, which removes the dust and residue that would otherwise be ground into it, and scrubs the floor again after the coating cures, which is the right first cleaning. The surface profile a coating needs comes from grinding or shot-blasting, which is the coatings contractor’s work.
How is the final clean scheduled?
The clean is set to your turnover date when the quote is accepted, and the window is held from then. A turnover date that moves by a day or two is absorbed without re-quoting.
Do you perform the full post-construction clean or only the floors?
Maddox handles the floors, and the trade debris when requested. Windows, fixtures, horizontal surfaces, and restrooms are the scope of a post-construction cleaning crew, and Maddox coordinates with that crew or the contractor as needed. Stains on the driveway from the dumpster or the trucks are handled through driveway and jobsite stain removal, on the same visit when requested.
What does the debris haul-off include?
Loading, hauling, and disposal of what the trades left behind: scrap lumber and drywall, packaging, flooring and tile offcuts, pallets, and bagged jobsite trash. It is quoted per trailer load with the disposal fee passed through at cost, and it is offered as an add-on to the final clean. Hazardous materials, paint and solvents, asbestos-suspect material, and roofing tear-off are excluded and stay with the roll-off or a licensed hauler.
Are you insured? Can you provide a certificate of insurance?
Yes. Maddox carries $1 million per occurrence and $2 million aggregate in general liability coverage, and a certificate of insurance naming your company or project as additional insured is provided on request.
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Request a post-construction floor cleaning quote

Request a quote with the square footage, the turnover date, and any debris that needs to go, or call (713) 493-4533. Photos of the floors can be emailed to [email protected]. Maddox replies within one business day with a quote, or with a walkthrough date when the job needs to be seen first.

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