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Specialty cleanup · Southeastern Wisconsin

Heavy-duty cleaning, custom quoted

Specialty cleanup is for jobs a standard deep clean can’t cover: smoke and nicotine residue, neglected units, post-tenant messes, squatter situations and rental turnover recovery. Every job is custom quoted after photos or a walkthrough.

  • Custom quoted from photos or a walkthrough
  • Heavy-duty cleaning, not hazardous remediation
  • Serving communities across southeastern Wisconsin
  • Family-operated, owner-led
Real Star Pro job: a shower stall with buildup on the floor and walls before, clean after
From a real Star Pro job: shower buildup cleared.

Who it's for

Property people and heavier conditions

Sized and priced for property professionals and homeowners dealing with heavier-than-normal conditions.

  • Landlords

    Recovering rental units between tenants, before listing, or after extended damage.

  • Property managers

    Rental turnover recovery, neglected units and post-tenant cleanup across a portfolio.

  • Real estate investors

    Resetting property condition before showing, listing or reoccupancy.

  • Realtors

    Pre-listing resets for properties that need more than a normal deep clean.

  • Homeowners

    Neglected conditions, smoke residue or heavy buildup at home that a standard deep clean can't reset.

  • Small commercial property owners

    Smaller commercial spaces that need heavy-duty cleaning rather than recurring janitorial.

What it covers

Properties in heavier-than-normal condition

The work is more physical and more time-intensive than a standard deep clean, and often needs stronger products and more time on site.

  • Neglected apartments and units
  • Post-tenant messes
  • Squatter / unauthorized occupancy situations
  • Smoke and nicotine residue cleaning
  • Heavy buildup in kitchens and bathrooms
  • Rental turnover recovery

Typical scope

What heavy-duty jobs cover

Every specialty cleanup is scoped to the property. This is the work we most often see; your job may include some, all, or additional items we review during scoping.

  • Smoke and nicotine residue cleaning
  • Neglected apartments and units
  • Post-tenant messes
  • Squatter / unauthorized occupancy situations
  • Rental turnover recovery
  • Heavy buildup kitchens and bathrooms
  • Odor-source cleaning
  • Wall, baseboard, cabinet, door, trim, and hard-surface cleaning where appropriate

What affects pricing

Specialty cleaning is custom quoted. These jobs can involve all-day labor, expanded detail work, specialty tools and multiple cleaners, and are often priced well above a standard deep clean.

A small heavy-duty apartment reset starts around $750. Smoke residue, neglect and turnover recovery commonly run $1,500 to $3,500 and up depending on size, condition, access and selected detail items; severe conditions are custom quoted. Most jobs are quoted after photos or a walkthrough.

  • Property condition
  • Residue severity
  • Smoke / nicotine level
  • Trash / debris
  • Odor source
  • Labor intensity
  • Timeline
  • Photos / walkthrough
  • Safety concerns

Real work

Before and after, from real jobs

Real Star Pro jobs, shown with the Star Pro logo. Your specialty quote is built from photos of your own property. Select a photo to see it larger.

Bathroom floor: grime lifted from tile and grout
Cooktop: grease and residue removed

How it works

Scoped before anyone steps on site

  1. Send photos or request a walkthrough

    Attach photos in the form below or text them to (262) 777-0461, with a description of the situation. Wide shots plus close-ups of buildup, residue and odor sources help most.

  2. Scope review

    We review what you sent, ask clarifying questions, and identify anything that needs a qualified specialty provider before cleaning can start.

  3. Custom quote

    You get a written, scoped quote covering labor, materials, timeline and any exclusions. We don't price heavy-duty work off a standard deep-clean rate.

  4. Cleanup plan

    Once approved, we confirm access, timing, key handling, parking, and any coordination with painters, contractors or your next tenant.

  5. Completion and walkthrough

    We complete the job, walk it with you (or send final photos when you're remote), and hand off a property ready for paint, turnover, listing or reoccupancy.

What specialty cleanup is not

Star Pro does not advertise or perform regulated, hazardous or biohazard cleanup. The list is explicit so property owners get the right provider for the right job.

  • Biohazard cleanup
  • Blood or body fluid cleanup
  • Crime scene cleanup
  • Sewage cleanup
  • Meth lab cleanup
  • Severe mold remediation
  • Asbestos cleanup
  • Lead dust cleanup
  • Hazardous chemical cleanup
  • Regulated waste / medical waste
  • Sharps and needles
  • Pest infestation cleanup

Some hazardous, regulated, biohazard, pest-related, mold, sewage, chemical, or specialty disposal situations may require a qualified provider before cleaning can begin. If you’re unsure whether your situation fits specialty cleanup, send photos or call us and we’ll tell you straight.

Get a quote

Request a specialty cleaning quote

Tell us who you are, where the property is and what kind of cleanup it needs. Photos and the longer details are optional and can follow. We review it and follow up with scope questions or a custom quote.

Photos help us quote accurately. Attach them in the form, or text them to (262) 777-0461. Wide shots plus close-ups of buildup, residue or odor sources help most.

Based in New Berlin, we serve specialty jobs in communities across southeastern Wisconsin, from Mequon and Lake Country to Racine and Kenosha. Smoke and nicotine residue cleaning, post-tenant turnover and neglected-property recovery are common across New Berlin, Waukesha, Brookfield, Greenfield and the surrounding Milwaukee suburbs.

Fields marked with an asterisk are required.

Four things get your request to us. Phone, photos and the longer details are optional and can follow later.

Full address is best, but city is fine if you'd rather not share the address yet.

Needed only if you'd like a call or texts.

Some hazardous, regulated, biohazard, pest, mold, or sewage situations need a qualified provider before cleaning can begin — telling us up front saves everyone a wasted trip.

Add photos (optional)

Photos help us quote accurately: wide shots plus close-ups of buildup, residue or odor sources. Up to 8 images. No photos yet? Send the request now and text them to (262) 777-0461 later.

We review every request and contact you about it. By submitting you agree to be contacted about your request.

Questions

Specialty cleanup, answered

All FAQs
What is specialty cleaning at Star Pro?

Specialty Cleaning is heavy-duty cleanup for properties in heavier-than-normal condition: smoke and nicotine residue, neglected apartments, post-tenant messes, squatter situations, rental turnover recovery, heavy buildup, and odor-source cleaning. It needs more time and more hands-on work than a standard deep clean, so every job is custom quoted after photos or a walkthrough.

My home is well kept. I just want much more detail than a deep clean. Is that specialty?

No. That is our Ultimate Deep Clean: extra time for the detail areas a standard clean skips, with inside the oven, inside the refrigerator and inside cabinets and drawers included unless you ask us to leave them out. It is custom quoted; request it from the Ultimate Deep Clean page or the residential quote form. Specialty Cleaning is for properties in heavier-than-normal condition. If you're not sure which fits, send photos and a quick description and we'll tell you, or whether the job is actually a standard deep clean.

What's excluded from Specialty Cleaning?

Star Pro does not advertise or perform biohazard cleanup, blood or body-fluid cleanup, crime scene cleanup, sewage cleanup, severe mold remediation, meth-lab cleanup, asbestos, lead dust, hazardous chemical cleanup, regulated or medical waste handling, sharps and needles, or pest infestation cleanup. Some hazardous, regulated, biohazard, pest-related, mold, sewage, chemical, or specialty-disposal situations may require a qualified provider before our cleaning can begin.

How is specialty cleanup priced compared to a standard deep clean?

Specialty cleanup starts higher than standard deep cleaning because the work is more detailed, more physical, and often requires additional labor, stronger products, special equipment, and more time on-site. Most jobs require photos or a walkthrough before we can quote a final price. Pricing depends on property condition, residue severity, smoke or nicotine level, trash and debris on site, odor source, labor intensity, timeline, and safety concerns.

Do you serve properties outside Waukesha County?

Yes. We're based in New Berlin and serve communities across southeastern Wisconsin, from Mequon and Lake Country to Racine, Kenosha and the surrounding suburbs. Send photos or a brief description with the address and we'll confirm the scope and availability with you.

Why do you need photos before quoting?

Specialty cleanup scope varies enormously from job to job. A small heavy-duty apartment reset and a multi-room smoke-residue cleanup are very different jobs. Photos let us scope labor, materials, special products, and timeline accurately so the quote reflects the actual work. Wide shots of each room plus close-ups of any residue, buildup, or odor source are most helpful.

My tenant moved out and left the place trashed. Can you get it rent-ready?

Yes, that's one of our most common specialty jobs. Post-tenant and rental turnover recovery covers heavy buildup in kitchens and bathrooms, cabinets and appliances inside and out, walls, baseboards, trim and doors, floors, and light debris removal where it's operationally accurate, so the unit is ready to show, list, or re-rent. Send a few photos and your timeline through the quote form. Turnover work is usually scheduled quickly because we know vacancy costs you money. Pricing is custom because condition varies; small heavy-duty apartment resets commonly start around $750, and larger or heavier turnovers run higher.

Can you clean cigarette smoke and nicotine residue out of a house or apartment?

Yes. Smoke and nicotine residue cleaning targets the film and residue left on walls, ceilings, trim, doors, cabinets, and hard surfaces. It's a common request across New Berlin, Waukesha, Brookfield, and the surrounding Milwaukee suburbs, and it's often the step that prepares a property for repainting, turnover, listing, or reoccupancy. We're honest about the limits: we clean residue and odor sources, but we don't promise complete odor removal or full smoke remediation. Heavy cases can still need sealing and repainting by a painter or a restoration provider after our cleaning. Every smoke job is quoted from photos or a walkthrough because severity varies so much.

I'm a landlord or property manager. Do you do rental turnover cleaning?

Yes. Landlords, property managers, and real estate investors are a core part of our specialty work. We handle post-tenant cleanup, rental turnover recovery, neglected units, and heavy buildup so a unit is ready between tenants. We can work from photos and coordinate access without you being on-site, and we'll give you a clear scope and price before we start. If you manage multiple properties, we can keep your turnovers on a consistent process.

How much does a heavy-duty apartment or rental cleanup cost?

Heavy-duty cleanup is priced higher than a standard deep clean because it's more physical, takes more time, and often needs stronger products and extra labor. As a rough guide: small heavy-duty apartment resets commonly start around $750, smoke, neglect, or full turnover recovery often runs in the $1,500–$3,500 range, and severe or large properties are custom quoted. Most jobs need photos or a walkthrough first so the quote reflects the real condition. Heavier-than-described properties can land above an initial estimate.

Send photos for a specialty quote

A few photos and a short description are enough to start. Not sure it’s specialty? We’ll tell you if a deep clean is the better fit.