Pressure washing, also known as power washing, is a highly effective, professional cleaning method essential for maintaining the appearance, hygiene, and structural integrity of a property’s exterior surfaces. Over time, external areas like patios, driveways, rendered facades, and pathways accumulate grime, algae, moss, and pollution from the urban environment. Our professional pressure washing services utilise advanced, calibrated equipment and specialist cleaning solutions to safely and thoroughly revitalise these surfaces, significantly enhancing the curb appeal and value of properties across London and Greater London.

More Than Just Hosing Down: The Professional Difference

Professional pressure washing involves more than simply applying high pressure water. It requires a deep understanding of surface materials, appropriate pressure calibration, and the correct use of detergents or biocides to achieve optimal results without causing damage. Using excessively high pressure on inappropriate surfaces, such as old brickwork, delicate stone, or soft rendering, can cause irreversible harm. Our experienced teams assess each surface individually, selecting the appropriate technique, whether it be low pressure “soft washing” for rendered facades or powerful rotary cleaning for paving.

Restoring Hard Landscaping and Paved Areas

Patios, driveways, and pathways form the critical first impression of a property. Keeping these areas clean is fundamental to exterior maintenance, particularly as damp and shade in London gardens often encourages the rapid growth of biological matter.

• Driveway Cleaning: Thorough cleaning of block paving, concrete, and tarmac driveways to remove oil stains, tyre marks, and heavy biological growth. For block paving, we ensure the joints are cleaned out and professionally re sanded with kiln dried sand afterwards to stabilise the surface and prevent weed ingress.
• Patio and Terrace Cleaning: Deep cleaning of all patio materials, including natural stone (sandstone, limestone), porcelain, and composite decking. We utilise rotary surface cleaners to ensure even pressure application, avoiding the striped effect often caused by amateur cleaning. This service is essential for maintaining the aesthetic quality of hard landscaping.
• Pathway and Entrance Cleaning: Restoring high traffic walkways to remove accumulated dirt and grime, preventing slip hazards caused by wet algae and moss growth, thereby improving safety for residents and visitors.
• Decking Cleaning: Gentle, calibrated cleaning of timber and composite decking to remove mould and dirt without splintering the wood or degrading the composite material, ensuring the longevity of the structure.

Facade and Building Exterior Cleaning

The exterior walls of a property often require specialised cleaning to remove urban pollution, traffic film, and biological stains. We offer methods tailored to the delicacy of the surface:

• Soft Washing for Render: For rendered facades, particularly modern monocouche or silicone renders, we often employ a low pressure soft washing technique. This involves applying a specialist biocide or cleaning agent to break down algae and fungal growth before gently rinsing the surface, preventing damage to the render finish. This is highly effective for cleaning large residential blocks and commercial buildings in Greater London.
• Brick and Stone Cleaning: Cleaning of exterior brickwork and natural stone facades, using careful pressure calibration to remove years of grime without damaging the mortar joints or the face of the brick. This can dramatically lighten the appearance of older London Stock brickwork.
• Graffiti Removal: Rapid and effective removal of graffiti from masonry, brick, and concrete surfaces, using specialist, environmentally friendly solvents combined with calibrated pressure to lift the paint without staining or damaging the substrate beneath.

Preparation for External Decorating

Pressure washing is a vital preparatory step for external painting and decorating. Cleaning the surface ensures optimal adhesion of paint and sealants, dramatically increasing the lifespan of the finish.

• Removing Flaking Paint and Dirt: Removing loose paint, dirt, and chalking from external woodwork, fascia, and soffits, providing a clean, porous surface ready to receive primer and topcoats.
• Clearing Gutters and Drainage: As a supplementary service, we use low pressure jets to clear debris from gutters and downpipes, ensuring efficient roof drainage and preventing overflow that could damage the freshly cleaned facade.

Safety, Compliance, and Environmental Responsibility

Our operation adheres to strict safety protocols, including appropriate signage, safety barriers, and the use of professional, trained personnel.

• Water Runoff Management: In compliance with environmental regulations, we manage water runoff, particularly when chemicals or detergents are used, ensuring contaminated water does not enter surface water drains where required by local London authority rules.
• Insurance and Certification: Our teams are fully insured and trained in the correct and safe operation of high pressure machinery, providing peace of mind to our residential and commercial clients.

Choosing our professional pressure washing services is a crucial step in external property maintenance, revitalising the appearance of your property and protecting your investment from environmental degradation.