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Finish the dust-producing work before deciding the final scope.
A renovation is a reason to ask informed questions; it is not automatic proof that every duct needs cleaning.
Review what happened during the project
Tell the assessor which rooms were renovated, what work produced dust and whether the heating or cooling system operated during that work. Note any protection measures the contractor used if known. Avoid opening ducts or reaching inside registers to collect evidence.
Ask the renovation contractor about its cleanup scope and any known debris event. Keep construction cleanup, routine filter maintenance and duct-system cleaning as distinct items so each responsibility is clear.
Coordinate the remaining work
Discuss timing with the project contractor and the cleaning provider. If sanding, demolition or other dust-producing work is still planned, explain that before a final cleaning scope is agreed. Confirm who will prepare access and who handles any finishes affected by the work.
For phased renovations or occupied homes, record which areas remain in use. Ask how debris containment and household access will be managed. Do not operate or shut down equipment contrary to its instructions or a qualified professional’s direction.
Request a useful completion record
Ask the provider to document which agreed components were addressed and any areas it could not access. Request an explanation of unresolved observations and the appropriate next step. Before-and-after images are useful only when their locations and relation to your system are clear.
Keep the scope, invoice and any follow-up recommendations with your renovation records. Use the system enquiry planner to record the project context and scope guide to compare proposals.