We know builder's dust
This is not a heavier version of a normal clean.
Post-Construction Cleaning in Al Ammariyah, Jeddah
Al Ammariyah is an old central district around the Eve Cemetery between Al Matar Street and tight lanes, with older apartment buildings and shops below the flats. Dust here mixes with cooking grease from the main road, and terrazzo floors are worn smooth and easily stained by grease and residue. Old sewers beneath the district draw up moisture that enters new paint on the walls.
- A full team, not one person
- Price agreed before we start
- Our own vacuums and materials
- Redone in the same visit
What changes about post-construction cleaning in Al Ammariyah
Flats in Al Ammariyah have old smooth terrazzo floors that attract cooking grease and fine black dust from the main street, and need specialised washing with powerful but terrazzo-safe cleaner. For the method itself, see our post-construction cleaning service in detail.
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The first reason
Old smooth terrazzo picks up paint and grease very easily
Most older flats in Al Ammariyah have terrazzo floors worn smooth from decades of use. New paint sticks to the slick surface, and cooking grease from below rises and settles. We need a strong cleaner and gentle scraping to remove paint without damaging old terrazzo.
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The second reason
Shops below send up cooking smells and grease vapours
Shops and restaurants below cook all day, and cooking vapours and grease rise through old floors and aged pipes. The flat above needs strong ventilation and repeated washing, and curtains may need separate cleaning.
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The third reason
Taps and basins have heavy scale from old tank water
Old bathrooms and kitchens have thick white scale on taps and pipes from decades of old tank water. We need a strong limescale cleaner and gentle scraping to remove it without damaging old metal.
What post-construction cleaning covers in Al Ammariyah
The district has an old fabric with aged pipework, tight streets and active shops below. Moisture from old sewers and tanks beneath the flats makes the air damp, and grease and grime stick more readily to every surface.
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Dust removed from the top down
Fine black dust from the main road settles first on high surfaces, fittings and curtains. We start by vacuuming curtains and high shelves before anything else.
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Cement and plaster spots scraped
Cement and plaster residue on old smooth terrazzo needs gentle scraping with very soft pumice and warm water, never dry scrubbing that risks scratching the tender surface.
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Haze off glass and ceramic
Old glass in wooden frames may be stained with grease and street dirt. We use a soft plastic scraper and a cleaner safe for aged wood.
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Paint spatter removed
Paint spatter on old terrazzo we soften with warm water and patience before scraping, then wash repeatedly to remove all grease and debris.
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Stickers and adhesive pulled off
Cement stains on terrazzo come off with warm water and patience, and very soft pumice if needed, never chemicals that might darken old terrazzo.
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Final floor wash and rinse
Terrazzo floors we wash last with warm soapy water and a gentle cleanser, then clean water, and dry completely with clean cloth before sign-off.
Not included
- Removing construction rubble, debris or leftover materials
- Repairing scratches, chips or paint touch-ups
- Removing cement or grout that has fully cured onto a surface beyond safe cleaning
- Cleaning inside walls, ducting or fixed machinery
- Hauling away old fixtures or appliances
How the cleaning actually goes
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Top down, never bottom up
We start at the ceiling, vents and the tops of everything, then work down.
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Dry removal before any water
The fine powder is vacuumed and dry-collected first.
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Glass, frames and tracks
Windows, mirrors and the sliding tracks are cleared of grit and sticker residue before the wet stage, so nothing muddy is dragged across them later.
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Haze and specks off hard surfaces
Grout haze, paint spots and adhesive are worked off tile, stone and fixtures with the method each surface can take, tested before we commit to it.
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Cabinets and drawers, inside and out
Every closed space is opened and cleared, because that is where settled dust hides until you reach for a plate months later.
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Floors last, then a walkthrough
Floors are washed only after all the dust above has come down, then we walk the home with you and anything you point to is redone before we leave.
Al Ammariyah on the map
Why us for this service specifically
A full team arrives together
The company runs a large crew and we send a team, not a single cleaner.
The equipment is ours
The vacuums and materials come with the team, not rented on the day.
We say no when it is no
If a paint spot or cured cement mark cannot come off without risking the surface, we tell you at the inspection rather than damaging it to look busy.
From our work
Photographs from real jobs carried out by the crew.
The job is not closed before you sign off
The commitment is simple enough to actually keep: we do not leave before you have walked the home and told us what you think.
What is different about Central Jeddah
Central Jeddah is the old heart of the city: Al Balad with its coral stone houses, and the dense apartment quarters around it with shops beneath the flats. Floors here are often terrazzo or older ceramic tile, worn smooth and easily stained by cooking grease that drifts up from the street. Older kitchens and bathrooms carry heavy scale on taps and around drains, and pipework in the older blocks leaves rust marks in basins. Rugs and curtains take on the fine black dust of the main roads, so they need washing more often than elsewhere.
Questions about post-construction cleaning in Al Ammariyah
Will cooking grease from the shop below rise into my flat during cleaning?
It may, if old pipes are open or gaps are large. We seal ventilation slots first, then open them after finishing. We may use a temporary seal around visible pipes.
The old terrazzo is smooth, does cement residue stick to it easily?
Yes. Smooth old terrazzo picks up cement and paint readily. We use very soft pumice and warm water, scraping gently without pressure.
Should I have curtains and upholstery washed separately after building work here?
Curtains may need separate washing because of cooking grease and moisture. Sometimes we wash curtains with the flat, but heavy upholstery may need a specialist.
The bathroom is old with rusty taps and white scale, will it come off?
White scale comes off with a strong limescale cleaner. Rust on old metal may be deep and may not disappear completely. We go as far as we can without damaging the metal.
The bathroom is very damp, does moisture affect how long the clean stays?
Yes. Moisture slows drying and leaves marks. We ventilate strongly first, then wash and dry. We may need an air dryer after finishing.
Is the roof tank water clean enough to wash the flat, or will I see sediment?
Old tanks may carry sediment. We use clean water if we can, or we filter it. You may see slight residue on smooth floors despite clean water, because of how old tank systems settle.
How soon after the work finishes should we book?
After the trades are fully done and no more dust-making work is left. Cleaning before the last sanding or cutting just means paying to do it twice.
How should I prepare before you come?
Clear away tools and leftover materials if you can, and let us know what stage the work reached.
How much does post-construction cleaning in Al Ammariyah cost?
It is set after the inspection, because it follows the size of the job, the materials involved and their condition. Send photos on WhatsApp and we will give you an estimate before we reach Al Ammariyah.
Other services in Al Ammariyah
We provide these in Al Ammariyah too, and more than one can share a single visit.
