Map the elevated surfaces
List cornices, tall cabinet tops, reachable beams and other ledges by room and approximate height. Photographs taken from safe floor positions help describe the work. An ordinary extension-tool task differs from work requiring ladders, platforms or specialist access; the provider should confirm the suitable method rather than assume every height is included.
Protect what sits below
Review fragile decorations, open shelving, textiles and electronics beneath the work. Agree preparation and how ordinary dust is collected without spreading it across recently cleaned rooms. Loose coatings, stained ceiling areas and unknown renovation residues need review before they are disturbed. High-level dusting is not an inspection of concealed roof or ceiling conditions.
Define the visible result
The completion check should identify the listed ledges and note any areas excluded for access or material reasons. Delicate finishes may allow dust removal without vigorous wiping. Keep light-fixture cleaning separate unless expressly included, and do not assume the provider will open electrical fittings. This scope is useful before a broader room clean or a planned seasonal reset.
Scope to discuss
- Dust removal from listed ledges
- Suitable access assessment
- Protection of agreed nearby items
- Collection of ordinary dislodged dust
Optional details to quote separately
- Accessible light-fixture exteriors
- Tall cabinet-top damp wiping
- Follow-on room and floor clean
A few helpful answers.
Does this include climbing into an attic?
No. Roof-space access and building-material concerns need a different assessed scope.
Can upper dusting be added to any routine visit?
Confirm heights, equipment and time first. A short room list does not establish suitable high-level access.
Care references
General planning guidance, reviewed October 15, 2026. Follow the instructions for your particular finish and product.