Post Construction Window Cleaning Auteuil
Last month a homeowner in Auteuil reached out after finishing a basement renovation. The new windows looked fine from the street but the glass carried a film of concrete dust and the tracks were packed with fine grit that no quick wipe would remove.
The mess left behind after construction
Construction dust settles everywhere. It sticks to interior glass with a static charge and works its way into every track and sill. In Auteuil the problem shows up fast because most detached homes sit close to the river and pick up extra pollen on top of the dust. A single spring rain turns the film into streaks that stay visible for weeks.
Standard residential crews often skip the tracks or charge extra for screens. That leaves the job half done. The homeowner ends up with cloudy glass and a second call to someone else.
What makes post construction cleaning different?
Post construction work needs two passes. The first removes the heavy grit with vacuum and microfibre. The second uses pure-water poles on the outside so no detergent residue mixes with leftover minerals from the job site. Inside we pull every screen, wash it in a basin, and reinstall it the same day. Tracks get vacuumed then wiped with a damp cloth until the cloth comes away clean.
Most two-storey homes in Auteuil fit this workflow without special equipment. Three-storey or tight-access jobs go to the sister crew at Torrent, but that is rare for standard detached houses here.
Why skipping tracks ruins the result
I have seen jobs where the glass looked perfect yet the tracks still held a quarter inch of dust. Every time the window opens, that dust blows back onto the sill and lower pane. Within a month the streaks return. The fix is simple but it takes time: vacuum first, then detail. That step is included in every Altara booking.
The streak-free guarantee covers the full service. If a mark shows up within twenty-four hours we send the crew back at no charge. That policy keeps us honest on every post-construction job.
Bi-annual timing for Auteuil homes
Most owners in Auteuil book twice a year. Spring clears winter grime and construction residue. Fall removes pollen and prepares the house for snow. The automated reminders make it easy to stay on schedule without thinking about it. Single annual service works for low-pollen homes but most riverfront properties benefit from the extra visit.
Flat-rate pricing based on window count removes the surprise. You enter the count online and receive a quote in under an hour. No one shows up to measure or upsell screens because screens and tracks are already part of the standard service.
Insurance and crew standards
Every cleaner carries background checks and ladder-safety certification. The company holds two million in liability coverage and stays registered with CNESST. That matters when ladders go up on two-storey homes in Auteuil where side yards can be narrow.
Weather reschedules happen within one week at no extra cost. Quebec spring storms can shift dates, but the policy keeps the booking flexible without penalty.
Over seven thousand eight hundred homes have been cleaned through the lifetime of the service. The repeat rate stays high because the full interior and exterior package removes the need for follow-up calls.
Related services for Auteuil homeowners
If your windows are in good shape outside of the construction dust, the standard window cleaning package covers the same interior, exterior, screens, and tracks. Homeowners who want reminders without calling each season often choose the bi-annual program. For a quick quote on any job use the form at get a flat-rate quote. More local tips appear on the Altara blog.
Post construction window cleaning Auteuil does not need to become a second project. One proper visit clears the dust, restores the glass, and leaves the tracks and screens ready for daily use. The flat-rate model and included details keep the cost predictable and the result consistent across the neighborhood.