Quick answer
Post-renovation cleaning in Dubai is quoted by property package, cleaned square metre or agreed labour hours. Public examples checked on 15 September 2026 include studio/1-bedroom packages from AED 599, an empty-studio quote of AED 800 before VAT, and a villa provider advertising AED 10–25/m². These are different suppliers and scopes, not a market average. Compare the area, residue, cabinet and window work, waste boundary and tax treatment before choosing a price.
A freshly renovated home can look finished while fine dust remains in window channels, drawer runners and skirting edges. This guide is about that final residential clean after builders leave—not the cost of the renovation, routine housekeeping or a defect inspection. For everyday accumulated grime, start with the Dubai deep-cleaning guide; for work defects, use the snagging inspection guide.
Reviewed 15 September 2026. Prices below are public advertisements, not Bestimate customer averages or quotes obtained for your home.
Published Dubai prices: keep the pricing unit attached
| Public example | Advertised amount | Basis / important boundary | Confirm before booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| CareNClean | Studio/1BHK from AED 599; 2–3BHK from AED 899; villa/townhouse from AED 1,499 | Property-package starting prices on a UAE service page covering Dubai | Exact area, residue allowance, visits and VAT; a starting package does not establish your final total |
| DOM Technical Services | Empty studio AED 800 + AED 250 per bedroom; empty 1BR villa AED 1,200 + AED 400 per additional bedroom | Post-construction section; prices explicitly exclude VAT | Empty-property condition and included surfaces; a 2BR flat is AED 1,300 before VAT by this listed formula |
| Yasmeen | Body advertises AED 10–25/m²; headline says from AED 15/m² | Villa post-renovation service across Dubai and other emirates | Resolve the page's headline/range difference; ask for measured area, minimum charge and VAT |
| MEBS Facility Services | Site-specific quotation | Commercial fit-out reference, not a residential price benchmark | Useful scope distinction: accessible grilles, specialist AC work and waste transport are separate questions |
Do not add different suppliers' rates together or convert these samples into a “typical Dubai price”. A bedroom package may cover a defined checklist, whereas a square-metre quote may include a different area and condition. Reconfirm current prices, minimum charges, machinery, parking, access permits and any second visit in the written offer.
Square metres, square feet, hours or a package?
1 sq ft = 0.09290304 m². A rate of AED 1 per sq ft equals approximately AED 10.76 per m². The units are not interchangeable. Agree the cleaned internal floor area; do not substitute a villa's plot size, count a balcony twice or assume glass surface area is included in the floor-area rate.
- For a fixed package, record the property size, occupied/empty status and exact checklist—not just the number of bedrooms.
- For an hourly offer, ask whether the price is per cleaner-hour or per crew-hour, and whether materials, machinery and travel are included. Three cleaners working four hours is twelve cleaner-hours, not four.
- For any minimum charge, ask whether it applies before or after extras. The tool below applies the minimum to the base work before separately entered extras.
- If VAT is included, do not add it again. If it is explicitly excluded and applicable, add 5%. If the quote does not say, the final payable total remains unconfirmed.
Compare your actual cleaning quotations
Enter the same area for each offer, then select its pricing basis. Add only confirmed, separately charged extras. The calculator normalises the arithmetic; it does not invent an offer, apply a hidden dirt surcharge or declare unequal scopes equivalent. Missing VAT or scope information stays visible.
Open the full-screen quote calculator. On a phone, the full-screen version gives more room for comparing several offers.
Worked example—not a supplier quote: 100 m² at AED 10/m² gives AED 1,000. A confirmed AED 600 minimum does not change that base. Add AED 100 of extras and, if VAT is excluded, AED 55 VAT: AED 1,155 total. A fixed AED 1,155 VAT-inclusive quote has the same arithmetic total, but could still cover different work.
The scope checklist that prevents cleaning-day surprises
| Area | Put in the written scope | Usually a separate decision |
|---|---|---|
| Fine building dust | Accessible ledges, door frames, skirting, surfaces and an appropriate extraction/final-wipe method | Above-ceiling cavities, active dusty work and unidentified hazardous residue |
| New kitchen and joinery | Empty cabinet/drawer interiors, runners, counters and reachable kickboards | Removing fixed appliances or joinery; hood motor and internal ducts |
| Windows | Interior glass, frames, seals and tracks; finish-compatible sticker treatment | External/high-level glass, coating damage, existing scratches |
| Bathrooms and floors | Identify tile/stone/wood finish; remove grit and treat compatible cured residue after a test | Etching repair, stone polishing, failed grout, fresh silicone or waterproofing work |
| AC | Name any accessible grille cleaning explicitly | Internal duct, coil, blower and drain work; diagnosis or commissioning |
| Waste and handover | Agreed light debris, bagging point, walkthrough and any touch-up visit | Rubble transport, disposal fees, paint/chemical waste and trades returning afterwards |
Protect new finishes: residue is not always removable dirt
Tell the cleaner what was installed and retain care instructions. “Strongest chemical” is not a quality standard. The Natural Stone Institute warns against acidic cleaners on calcareous stone such as marble and limestone. An etched dull patch may require restoration rather than another clean. FILA's cement-residue cleaner data sheet likewise excludes acid-sensitive stone, even though it describes use on compatible ceramic and porcelain surfaces. Product and finish compatibility matters more than a generic promise to remove grout haze.
For glass, Pilkington's care guidance explains why abrasive material and steel blades can damage the surface. Ask for a non-scratch method suitable for the installed coating; do not approve scraping unknown glass. For timber, laminate and new cabinetry, follow the exact manufacturer's moisture and curing instructions, test inconspicuously and avoid soaking vulnerable edges.
Dust must be controlled, not simply moved into the air. HSE construction-dust guidance recommends suitable dust-control methods and extraction for the material involved. This is technical guidance, not a Dubai licensing rule. Ask the contractor to assess fine construction residue, select suitable equipment and PPE, and avoid dry sweeping or blowing dust through the home. Do not assume a household vacuum is suitable for every building-dust job.
Does post-renovation cleaning include the AC ducts?
Not automatically. Wiping a grille does not clean the ductwork behind it, the coil, blower or condensate tray. The US EPA guidance does not support routine duct cleaning for every home and recommends protecting HVAC openings during dusty construction. If debris entered the system, ask for an assessment and separately specified work. Compare the AC component-cleaning scope with the duct-cleaning scope before adding either to your order.
Who removes the rubble?
Agree this before the cleaner arrives. Bagging light debris to an approved building collection point is not the same as transporting rubble off site. Dubai Municipality's waste-management information distinguishes waste-management activities and requirements. Keep construction rubble, paint containers and unidentified material with the renovation contractor or an appropriate waste provider; do not assume household bins or a free bulky-item service accept them. The junk-removal guide helps separate ordinary household hauling from specialist waste.
When to book: coordinate the final clean with the trades
- Finish or isolate sanding, drilling and cutting. Confirm material-specific curing periods with the installer before cleaners treat fresh grout, paint or sealant.
- Confirm working water and electricity, safe access, building-approved hours, lift/loading arrangements and who removes bulk waste.
- Photograph pre-existing scratches, chips and unfinished items before cleaning starts. Clear cabinet contents and protect belongings where the home is occupied.
- Inspect the result in useful light: tracks, cabinet corners, skirting edges and glass—not only the middle of the floor. Distinguish remaining soil from material damage.
- Record unresolved items. If snagging brings trades back, agree whether a second touch-up clean is included rather than assuming the first crew will return free.
Send one useful brief to every provider
Include apartment/villa, cleaned area and unit, work completed, current dust/residue, known finishes, occupied/empty condition, window and cabinet scope, utility availability, access hours, debris volume and handover date. Request the crew/hour basis, equipment, exclusions, tax treatment and return-visit terms. Crop or blur names, unit numbers, labels and unrelated faces in photos; keep contact and access details in the private booking fields.
Compare post-renovation cleaning quotes
Share the same scope once and compare multiple post-renovation cleaning quotes for free. Ask each provider to distinguish the final clean, specialist residue treatment and waste transport.
Compare Quotes for FreeFrequently asked questions
Is post-renovation cleaning the same as deep cleaning?
They overlap, but construction dust and residue need a different assessment from ordinary grease, limescale and household dirt. Book by the actual condition and checklist, not the service label alone.
Do Dubai cleaners charge by sqm or sqft?
Some advertise square-metre rates; others use property packages or hours. Confirm the unit on your own offer. The calculator can convert either area unit and compare the arithmetic without assuming one universal tariff.
Will every paint mark and grout stain be removed?
No honest quote can guarantee that before inspecting the finish and residue. Cured adhesive, coating damage, scratched glass and etched stone may need specialist treatment or repair. Approve a compatible test method first.
Should snagging happen before or after cleaning?
The stages can overlap: an initial clean may reveal defects, while remedial trades may create new dust. Coordinate the inspector, builder and cleaner and state how many cleaning visits the quote covers.
Can I use bedroom count instead of floor area?
Only when the supplier is genuinely quoting a bedroom-based package. It is not a reliable substitute for measured area when comparing per-square-metre offers.
Is a cheaper total the better quote?
Only after scope, tax, access, materials, visits and waste responsibilities match. The calculator highlights missing information; it does not verify workmanship, licences or availability.
Research note: supplier prices were checked on 2026-09-15; technical references are linked at the relevant claims. Advertisements may change. Inclusion in this guide is not an endorsement or verification of a provider's credentials. View the matching Bestimate service.
