What's the difference between soft washing and pressure washing?

Soft washing uses a biocide treatment to kill algae, lichen and fungal growth, then rinses it away at low pressure. Pressure washing relies on force alone, which is fine on hard surfaces like paving but risky on render and old brick pointing.

Can you clean K-rend?

Yes. K-rend is soft washed with biocide and rinsed at low pressure — never pressure washed, since the coloured finish is thin enough to be damaged by force.

Can render cleaning be done in winter?

Yes, as long as it's above freezing and dry enough on the day — biocide needs to dwell on the surface rather than be washed off by rain straight after application.

What render types can you clean?

K-rend, monocouche, pebbledash and traditional sand-and-cement render — each gets treated slightly differently depending on thickness and texture, but all are soft washed rather than pressure washed.

Is soft washing safe for older brick and lime mortar?

Yes — low pressure and steam are both gentler on lime mortar than a pressure washer would be, which matters on older brickwork where the pointing is softer than modern cement-based mortar.

Do you clean commercial and industrial premises?

Yes, we clean render, brick and block on shops, offices and industrial units, usually scheduling around opening hours so it doesn't disrupt business.

Safe Render Cleaning for Hexham Homes

Hexham render cleaning specialists. Soft wash treatment for K-rend, monocouche, pebbledash and sand-and-cement render, plus brick and steam cleaning.

Render & Brick Cleaning (Soft Wash) in Hexham — algae staining lifted off the wall, on a NE46 property

Render & Brick Cleaning (Soft Wash) in Hexham — the elevation part-way through treatment, just off the A69

Render & Brick Cleaning (Soft Wash) in Hexham — the finished render drying in the sun, a few minutes from Corbridge

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If render or brickwork in Hexham has gone green, black-streaked or lichen-covered, we'll soft wash it back to a clean, even finish — no pressure washer near the render coat, ever.

Knowing which wall is doing the damage lets us treat it properly: a biocide soft wash that gets into the texture of the render rather than just wetting the surface, followed by a low-pressure rinse that leaves the coating intact.

We check the render system before we touch it, then treat Hexham properties with biocide soft washing and steam where it's needed, so the finish comes back clean without putting the coating itself at risk.

Proof, not just promises

Before-and-after photos: Every job documented so you can see exactly what changed.
Biocide trained (2024): Treatment applied to a proper standard, not a quick spray-and-go.
Fully insured: Covered work from a trained operator, not a side gig.
Spill management trained: Runoff and product handled responsibly around your property.

Render & Brick Cleaning (Soft Wash) near Hexham

Why local coverage matters for render cleaning

Knowing the area helps with more than just travel time — we've seen the render types, growth patterns and exposure common to Hexham and the places around it, like Corbridge and, which means fewer surprises once we're on site.

Hexham, Northumberland — 2 neighbouring areas plotted within 10.0 miles. Distances are straight-line from Hexham centre.

Shaded render and brick under trees

Render and brick under tree cover or on permanently shaded elevations in Hexham stay damp longer after rain, and that's exactly the condition lichen and green algae need to take hold — these walls are often the worst-affected on a property even when the rest of the house looks fine.

We give shaded elevations a longer biocide dwell time where the growth is established, since a quick treatment on heavily lichen-crusted render or brick rarely shifts it in one pass.

Homeowners

Render and brick cleaning for homeowners

Green streaks down the render or a brick wall gone dull and dark aren't just cosmetic — they're a sign of active algae and lichen growth that keeps spreading if it's left. A soft wash treatment deals with it properly: biocide kills the growth, a gentle rinse clears it away, and Hexham homes look cared for again without any risk to the render coat itself.

Soft washing equipment

Our soft wash setup delivers biocide and rinse water at low pressure through a controlled system, rather than the high-force jets a pressure washer produces. That's the difference between cleaning render safely and risking cracked or blown coatings.

From first contact to finished job

1
Enquiry and photos
Send us a few photos of the render or brick and we can usually give a ballpark price before visiting.
2
Site visit and quote
We confirm render type, access and growth level in person and give you a firm quote.
3
Scheduling
Work is booked in for a day that suits, with an estimated start and finish time.
4
The clean itself
Biocide soft wash and, where needed, steam is carried out on the day, usually completed within hours depending on size.
5
Handover
We show you the finished elevations and provide before-and-after photos.

Soft washing vs pressure washing: why it matters

Pressure washing forces water directly at the render surface, and on K-rend, monocouche and pebbledash that can crack the coating, blow sections off the wall entirely, or strip the texture back to bare aggregate.

Soft washing does the opposite. Biocide does the actual cleaning work, and the rinse afterwards is at low pressure — just enough to carry the dead algae and lichen away without stressing the render or the brick pointing underneath. The result looks the same on the day either way, but only one of those methods leaves the coating intact a year later.

An honest note on pricing

We'd rather give you a realistic range than a low number that changes once we're on site. The prices below are typical for properties in this area, but the only way to get an exact figure is a quick look at photos or a site visit — both are free.

Small / single elevation job

from around £150

Average semi-detached property

typically £300–£400

Larger detached property

typically £450–£700

Access for commercial and multi-site jobs

For larger or commercial properties near A69, we plan access and parking in advance so equipment can be set up without disrupting deliveries, customers or shared yards.

Render & Brick Cleaning (Soft Wash) in Hexham — common questions

Algae, lichen and black streaking don't need a pressure washer to shift — they need the right biocide treatment and a bit of patience. That's what we bring to every render and brick job in Hexham.

Soft washing gets to the root of algae, lichen and black streaking rather than just blasting it off, and it's the only method that won't damage K-rend, monocouche, pebbledash or sand-and-cement render. That's the standard we work to on every job across Hexham.

Never pressure washed, always soft washed — biocide treatment and low-pressure rinsing for render and brick in Hexham, with results that last because the growth is actually killed, not just moved.

A cleaner home without the risk

Send a few photos or call Trevor on 07501 060609 for a render and brick cleaning quote.

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