All of us spend dozens of hours every year cleaning our homes and workplaces, but what about the outside of your house or office? Too often, building exteriors are forgotten about, which can leave them looking tired and grimy – not ideal whether it’s a workplace or a private residence.
But exactly why should you invest in external building cleaning and what type of cleaning does this cover?
Why Should You Invest in Exterior Building Cleaning?
From a business perspective, a clean building exterior says a lot about your company. It can help you present a professional image to those visiting your premises. If you’ve spent time and money making your office look great inside, you want this to continue outside to make the right impression.
For homes, exterior cleaning can help keep patios and driveways looking great – as well as keeping slippery algae at bay. You can enjoy more light coming through your windows and generally keep your property looking smart. This is ideal whether you’re staying put or are looking to put your house on the market.
Whether your property is residential or commercial, external cleaning can also help you stay on top of maintenance. From getting gutters to cleaned to clearing moss off your roof and removing dirt from exterior rendered surfaces, you can avoid potential future damage to your property.
What Exterior Building Cleaning Services Are There?
There are a lot of areas of your building that can be cleaned, which means there are a fair few services to choose from. We’ll take you through the range of building cleaning services we offer and how they can help keep your property in tip-top shape.
Render Cleaning
The render of the exterior of a building can often become discoloured due to red and green algae, moss, lichen and black mould, leaving your property looking neglected. While repainting can cover these for a while, they don’t deal with the cause of the problem, so you’ll end up with the algae, lichen, moss and mould returning before too long.
Instead, you should have your render professionally cleaned to make the exterior of your building look like new – without the high cost of a re-paint. We use state-of-the-art equipment to do this, as well as safe but effective biocides that will help reduce further growth without damaging any render or negatively affecting the environment.
Window Cleaning
Rain, wind and pollution can all leave your windows looking far from clear, building up debris on the glass, frames and sills. Not only does this not look great, but it can also stop you from enjoying natural light throughout your property. Even worse, it can cause damage over time or even hide damage that has already occurred.
Getting your windows cleaned regularly can keep them sparkling, help avoid damage and make it easier to see if any windows need repairs or replacing. We offer both commercial window cleaning and domestic window cleaning using our isothermal pure water cleaning system and traditional window cleaning methods.
Roof Cleaning
You might not think of your roof as needing a clean, but they can easily end up with moss infections – especially if they don’t get a lot of sunlight. Not only does a moss build-up not look great, but it can also result in a fair few problems.
As moss can hold a lot of water, persistent rain can mean the moss gets heavy and causes damage, resulting in roof leaks. Moss can also freeze, which results in brittle roof tiles – not to mention moss falling off your roof and blocking downpipes.
Getting the moss professionally removed from your roof before it is cleaned with a low-pressure washer using biocide will help you avoid these issues but also protect you against the moss growing back.
Fascia and Soffits Cleaning
White fascias and soffits are a popular addition to properties across the UK, with many homes and businesses having them on their property. While they look great when they are new, gleaming white, they can soon end up looking a little bit tired and dirty – especially if your property is near a busy road.
Getting rid of dirt, mould and mildew from your fascias and soffits can quickly bring them back to life and help to maintain their condition over time. This can also give your property a quick facelift, making a big difference to the impression it creates.
Driveway and Patio Cleaning
Over time, patios, driveways and walkways can end up being covered by dirty, moss and algae. Whether it’s outside your home or business, not only does this not look great, it can also mean the surfaces become slippery to walk on, especially in wet weather.
To help keep your flooring safe, as well as looking good, it’s a great idea to get patios and driveways professionally cleaned. We use a powerwasher to effectively remove dirt, stains, algae, weeds and moss from paving, brick and tarmac floors. This will help rejuvenate the exterior of your business or allow you to get the most out of your garden.