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.

How much does render cleaning cost?

It varies with render type, property size, growth level and access, but typically runs from around £150 for a single elevation up to £650 or more for a full detached property. We'll confirm an exact figure with a quote.

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.

Why has the render on one side of my house gone green and not the others?

Shade and moisture are usually the reason — north or west-facing walls that stay damp longer after rain are more likely to develop algae and lichen than sunnier elevations.

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.

Render & Brick Cleaning (Soft Wash) in Oxclose — algae staining lifted off the wall, on a NE38 property

Oxclose Render, Brick & Steam Cleaning

Render and brickwork cleaning in Oxclose — soft wash and steam for algae, lichen and black streaking. Free quotes, fully insured, owner-run by Trevor.

07501060609 Get a free quote

Soft washing is the correct method: biocide does the cleaning, low pressure just rinses it away, and the render coat itself is never put under the kind of force a pressure washer generates.

Brickwork gets the same care. Steam or soft washing lifts black streaking and algae without eroding old lime mortar joints, which is where a pressure washer does most of its damage on older brick properties.

Nearby places we also cover

If you're weighing up a few quotes, it's worth knowing we also cover Washington, Harraton and Rickleton, so we're already familiar with the render and brick common to properties in this part of the area.

Render & Brick Cleaning (Soft Wash) near Oxclose

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.

Homeowners

Low-hassle render and brick cleaning

Most homeowners just want the outside of the house looking clean without having to think about how it's done. You don't need to be in — we soft wash the render and brick, protect windows and planting as we go, and leave the place tidy, usually within a day depending on the size of the property.

Typical render and brick cleaning prices

Prices depend on render type, how established the growth is, property size and access, so these are typical ranges rather than fixed prices — we'll always confirm a firm figure after seeing photos or visiting.

Single elevation (render or brick)	from around £150–£220
Semi-detached property, all elevations	typically £280–£380
Detached property, all elevations	typically £400–£650
Bungalow, all elevations	typically £220–£320

Our standard render and brick cleaning process

1
Survey
We check the render type, growth level and any existing cracking or damage before quoting.
2
Protection
Windows, doors, plants and any nearby vehicles are covered or moved clear.
3
Biocide application
Biocide is applied to kill algae, lichen and black fungal growth at the surface.
4
Dwell time
The treatment is left to work into the growth — rushing this step is where poor results come from.
5
Low-pressure rinse
Dead growth is rinsed away at low pressure, never with a pressure washer on render.
6
Final check
We walk the elevations with you, or send photos, to confirm the finish before we leave.

What a finished render or brick clean looks like

A finished job means green and red algae gone, black streaking lifted, lichen removed, and the render or brick colour back close to what it was when the wall was first finished.

Because the biocide has actually killed the growth rather than just removed it visually, regrowth is slower than it would be after a quick pressure rinse. We take before-and-after photos of every job, so you can see exactly what changed.

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

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

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 Oxclose.

Based in Washington and covering the area around Oxclose, we bring a soft wash and steam approach to render and brick cleaning built around not damaging the surface we're cleaning. Call Trevor on 07501 060609 to book.

We look after you and your property

That's not just something we say — it's the reason we soft wash instead of pressure wash. Get a quote for render or brick cleaning that won't put your walls at risk.

Request a quote Call 07501060609

Render & Brick Cleaning (Soft Wash) in Oxclose — the elevation part-way through treatment, a few minutes from Washington

Render & Brick Cleaning (Soft Wash) in Oxclose — the finished render drying in the sun, in the City of Sunderland area

Oxclose Render, Brick & Steam Cleaning

Nearby places we also cover

Render & Brick Cleaning (Soft Wash) near Oxclose

Proof, not just promises

Before-and-after photos

Biocide trained (2024)

Fully insured

Spill management trained

Low-hassle render and brick cleaning

Typical render and brick cleaning prices

Our standard render and brick cleaning process

Survey

Protection

Biocide application

Dwell time

Low-pressure rinse

Final check