Exterior Wall Cleaningacross Cheshire & the North WestWhole elevations, evenly done.

Permanently damp walls

Algae and moss hold water against the surface, keeping the substrate wet through the winter and accelerating decay.

Frost damage and cracking

Saturated render and masonry spall and craze when water freezes inside them, and cracked render lets far more water in again.

Paint and coating failure

Growth beneath a coating lifts it from within. Repainting over it simply buys a season before the same failure repeats.

Staining becomes ingrained

Streaking below gutters and cills etches into porous surfaces the longer it is left, until removal is only partially possible.

Value and impression

A green elevation reads as a neglected building to buyers, valuers, guests and inspectors, whatever the condition behind it.

Common mistakes we're called in to fix

• High-pressure jetting on render, which cracks and strips the finish coat
• Cleaning walls while gutters and downpipes still overflow onto them
• Repainting over live algae rather than treating it first
• Cleaning one patch and stopping, leaving a visible line across the elevation
• Applying waterproofing sealers over damp, growth-covered masonry, trapping the moisture inside

Cleaning an elevation is routine maintenance. Repairing render, re-pointing masonry or repainting a building early because growth was left is not.

Inspection & fixed quote

Substrate identified, coating condition, growth type, access and run-off routes assessed; fixed itemised pricing per elevation issued before booking.

Test patch & protection

Discreet test area cleaned to confirm method, then windows, joinery, planting, paving and drainage protected and access set up safely.

Soft wash application

Biocidal solution applied at low pressure across whole elevations, given the dwell time it needs to kill growth at root level rather than merely bleach it.

Controlled rinse or hot-water clean

Rinsed down, or cleaned with controlled hot water where the substrate is suitable and an immediate visual result is required.

Inspection & handover

Elevation checked for evenness, defects such as leaking downpipes or cracked render reported, walk-round and before-and-after photographs supplied.

Substrates and how each is handled

Method follows material: the same solution and the same pressure are not right for every wall.

• Through-coloured render and K Rend: soft wash only; pressure damages the finish and voids many system warranties
• Painted masonry: low pressure with a solution chosen to avoid lifting sound paintwork
• Brick and stone: soft wash first, controlled hot water only where the mortar and face genuinely tolerate it
• Pebbledash and roughcast: high surface area holds growth, so dwell time matters more than force
• Composite, timber and metal cladding: cleaned within manufacturer tolerances, protecting joints and seals
• UPVC, fascias and conservatory frames: detail-cleaned alongside the elevation for a consistent result

Why streaking happens and how it is prevented

Vertical dark streaks below gutter joints, downpipes and window cills are the signature of water repeatedly running over the same line, carrying dirt and feeding growth. Cleaning removes the streak; it does not remove the cause. As standard we identify the source: a leaking joint, a blocked gutter, a missing drip detail, and tell you, because an elevation cleaned under a failing gutter will restreak within a season.

Working at height and access

Most domestic elevations are reached with water-fed pole systems and appropriate access equipment, which avoids scaffolding costs on a routine clean. Larger commercial buildings may require powered access, which is established at survey and included in the fixed price rather than added later. All work at height follows a documented safe method and we are fully insured for it.

Residential versus commercial programmes

Domestic work is typically a one-off restoration every three to five years. Commercial estates, hotels and care homes usually benefit from a scheduled programme: annually or biennially, where each visit is short, cheap and preventative rather than restorative. Scheduled visits are priced per visit, with photographs supplied for facilities records.