While it is not specifically required for building and maintenance services contractors to clean up the mess created during the work, it is an industry standard that they do so. You should not assume they will do it – it always pays to clarify.

Do not be afraid to ask and make sure that the handyman or tradesman is going to clean up after they carry out home improvement or renovations. Some companies may require an additional fee for clean up, though most should not charge you for this. It is one of the benefits, after all, of getting a maintenance services professional rather than trying to do it yourself.

In cases where your maintenance requirements or home renovations are of a much larger scale, or if you are throwing out a lot of large pieces, you should expect to have to pay for clean up. This is because transport is required to haul junk to a rubbish tip. However, if the job is considerably smaller, this should not be necessary.

Higher quality home maintenance services will have a focus on customer service. They should assist you in organising the clean up, no matter what the scale of the job is.