Construction site cleaning · Greater London
Construction cleaning London CDM 2015 compliant
Welfare facility cleaning throughout the build programme and HEPA-standard sparkle cleans before handover — scheduled B2B contracts across all 32 London boroughs.
2015 compliant
Sparkle clean standard
Max programme length
What's included
Welfare cleaning and sparkle cleans — both phases covered
Vigil construction site contracts cover two distinct phases: scheduled welfare facility cleaning throughout the active build programme, and a HEPA-standard sparkle clean before practical completion. Both are documented with digital visit records.
CDM 2015 Schedule 2 sets out minimum welfare requirements for construction sites — including sanitary facilities, washing facilities, drinking water, rest facilities, and changing areas. Vigil's welfare cleaning programmes are built to these standards. Read the HSE guidance →
Welfare toilet & shower blocks
Daily or scheduled cleaning and restocking of all CDM-required welfare toilet and shower facilities throughout the build programme
Canteen & mess room
Regular cleaning of all food preparation surfaces, seating, flooring, and appliances — maintained to food hygiene standards throughout the programme
Drying rooms & changing areas
Cleaning and organisation of operative drying rooms, changing facilities, and locker areas to CDM welfare minimum standards
Site office cleaning
Scheduled cleaning of site management offices, meeting rooms, and reception areas — separate from welfare facility schedules
HEPA-standard sparkle cleans
Post-construction deep cleans using HEPA-filtered vacuum equipment to remove construction dust, debris, and residues before handover
Digital visit records
Timestamped completion records after every welfare clean and sparkle clean — for use in CDM file, O&M manuals, or handover documentation
Why Vigil for construction
Built for the realities of a London construction site
Programme delays, access restrictions, phased works — we build flexibility into every construction cleaning contract so welfare compliance never becomes a project risk.
Aligned to your build programme
We plan your welfare cleaning schedule around programme milestones — not a fixed calendar that doesn't account for site realities. As works progress, we flex frequency and scope accordingly.
CDM 2015 welfare compliance from day one
Our welfare facility cleaning programmes are built to satisfy CDM 2015 Schedule 2 requirements. We can provide a written welfare cleaning schedule for inclusion in your CDM documentation pack.
HEPA sparkle cleans for handover
Construction dust contains particles that standard vacuums circulate rather than capture. Our sparkle cleans use HEPA-filtered equipment, delivering a handover-ready finish with documented sign-off.
Directly employed — vetted and consistent
Every operative on your site is directly employed by Vigil — not agency staff. DBS checked, COSHH trained, and assigned consistently to your project throughout the programme.
Regulatory context
What CDM 2015 requires on welfare and cleanliness
Vigil welfare cleaning contracts are built to these regulatory minimums — with documentation to prove it.
CDM 2015 — Welfare requirements
Schedule 2 of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 sets minimum welfare standards for construction sites — including clean sanitary facilities, rest areas, and drying rooms. Failure to maintain these exposes principal contractors to HSE enforcement.
Read the HSE guidance →HSE welfare guidance for construction
The HSE's welfare guidance for construction sites sets out practical expectations for toilet provision, washing facilities, and their maintenance. Vigil's cleaning frequency recommendations are calibrated to these HSE standards by site type and headcount.
Read the HSE guidance →COSHH and construction dust
Construction dust — including silica dust — is a controlled substance under COSHH. HEPA-filtered vacuums are required for post-construction cleaning to avoid re-circulating hazardous particles. Vigil sparkle cleans use HEPA equipment as standard.
Read the HSE guidance →Client feedback
What construction project managers say
"We've used Vigil on two major residential schemes in East London. The welfare cleaning runs like clockwork — I don't have to think about it. CDM auditors have never raised it as an issue."
Site Manager
Residential developer, Tower Hamlets
"The sparkle clean before handover was exactly what the client specification required. Written sign-off, HEPA equipment documented, on the date we needed. Exactly right."
Project Manager
Commercial fit-out contractor, City of London
"We run multiple concurrent sites across London. Vigil manages all the welfare cleaning under one contract — one invoice, one point of contact. That simplicity is worth paying for."
Operations Director
Main contractor, Greater London
The process
From site assessment to welfare compliance in under two weeks
Site visit first. Programme-aligned schedule agreed. Welfare cleaning starts. Sparkle clean booked against your handover date.
Construction site assessment
We visit your site, review your CDM welfare plan, assess worker headcount and welfare facility provision, and agree a cleaning frequency schedule for your programme.
Programme-aligned contract
Your welfare cleaning contract is drawn up against your build programme timeline — including welfare cleaning frequency, phased builders cleans, and your sparkle clean date.
Welfare cleaning + sparkle handover
Welfare cleaning begins on the agreed schedule. Sparkle clean is carried out against your practical completion date. Digital records throughout for your CDM file.
FAQ
Construction site cleaning — common questions
Yes. The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 require principal contractors to provide and maintain adequate welfare facilities for all workers on site — including clean toilets, washing facilities, drying rooms, rest areas, and drinking water. Vigil's scheduled welfare cleaning programmes are designed to keep these facilities compliant throughout the build programme. We can confirm compliance standards at the site assessment stage.
The HSE recommends that welfare facilities on construction sites are cleaned regularly — typically daily for sites with 30+ workers, and at minimum twice per week for smaller sites. Our recommendation is based on worker headcount, site duration, and your CDM welfare plan. We assess this at the pre-contract site visit and build a frequency into your programme from day one.
A post-construction sparkle clean is a detailed deep clean carried out after building works are complete and before handover or occupation. It removes construction dust, cement residue, paint spots, adhesive, and debris from all surfaces to a high-presentation standard. Vigil's sparkle cleans use HEPA-filtered vacuum equipment to capture fine construction dust particles that standard vacuums miss. We provide a written specification and digital sign-off report for use in handover documentation.
Yes — construction site cleaning contracts are typically 12 to 24 months, aligned to the build programme. We commit to the site duration at contract stage. As the programme evolves, we flex the schedule around key milestones — welfare facility cleaning during the build, builders clean during fit-out, and sparkle clean before handover. TUPE obligations are assessed where existing site cleaners are in place.
Yes. We cover active construction sites across all 32 Greater London boroughs — from large residential developments in Tower Hamlets and Southwark to commercial fit-outs in the City and Canary Wharf. Use our qualification flow or call us directly to discuss site access, programme dates, and CDM welfare requirements for your specific project.
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We assess your site, review your CDM welfare plan, and agree a programme-aligned schedule. Free site visit, no obligation.
Construction site cleaning services London
Vigil provides construction site welfare facility cleaning and post-construction sparkle cleans across all 32 Greater London boroughs. We serve residential developers, commercial main contractors, fit-out contractors, and construction project managers with scheduled B2B cleaning programmes aligned to build timelines.
All construction cleaning operatives are directly employed, DBS checked, and COSHH trained before site deployment. Welfare cleaning programmes are built to CDM 2015 Schedule 2 minimum requirements. HEPA-standard sparkle cleans are available before practical completion and handover.
CDM 2015 welfare compliance and sparkle cleans
Construction site cleaning contracts include digital completion records after every welfare visit and sparkle clean — for use in CDM files, operations and maintenance manuals, and handover documentation packs.
Construction site cleaning London — sectors served
Residential development, commercial refurbishment, office fit-out, infrastructure projects, mixed-use development, and build-to-rent across all London boroughs — from Barnet and Camden in the north to Croydon and Bromley in the south.