Can you get the black streaking off, or does it come back straight away?

We can remove it, and because the biocide treatment kills the algae and mould causing it at the root, it takes noticeably longer to return than after a standard rinse or a bleach-only clean.

Do you clean gutters at the same time?

Most customers have their gutters cleared in the same visit, since the access is already set up. It's usually better value than booking the two separately.

Is soffit and fascia cleaning safe for my plants and garden?

Yes — we're spill management trained and take care to protect planting, paths and drains around the property during the clean.

Do you cover commercial properties as well as houses?

Yes, we clean roofline on shops, offices, industrial units and public buildings as well as domestic properties, and can work around opening hours where needed.

Can black streaking mean there's a bigger problem with the roofline?

Usually it's just algae and mould feeding on damp and organic debris, which a soft wash clears. Occasionally it points to a gutter overflow issue worth checking while we're up there.

Give Trevor a call on 07501 060609, or get in touch through the website, and we'll arrange a time that suits.

Soffit & Fascia Cleaning in North Shields

Trusted soffit and fascia cleaning in North Shields. Cobwebs, dust, mould and algae removed with a soft wash. Biocide trained, fully insured. Get a free quote.

North Tyneside Council · NE29, NE30 · 8.5 miles north of our Washington base

Cobwebs build up behind the fascia and along the soffit vents through autumn and winter, and by the time spring arrives in North Shields they've usually collected a good coating of dust and grime with them. Algae and mould get comfortable in the same damp, shaded spot, and black streaking down the fascia tends to be at its worst just as everyone starts noticing the outside of the house again.

We soft wash the soffits, fascias and bargeboards using a low-pressure system and a biocide solution, working the roofline in North Shields from ground level or from an extension pole rather than risking a pressure washer on ageing uPVC joints and seals.

Left alone, cobwebs thicken with dust, algae gets a foothold in the shade under the eaves, and the streaking spreads a little further each winter. A soft wash treats the cause rather than just wiping the surface, so the roofline stays cleaner for longer.

When the uPVC also needs restoring

1
Assess the boards
We check whether the uPVC is simply dirty or has genuinely chalked and faded, since that changes the approach.
2
Clear and pre-treat
Cobwebs and loose debris are cleared, then a biocide pre-treatment is applied to any active growth.
3
Soft wash
The full roofline is soft washed to remove dust, dirt and the treated algae or mould.
4
Restoration treatment
A dedicated uPVC restoration product is worked into chalky or faded sections to lift oxidisation.
5
Rinse and inspect
A final rinse removes residue and we check the colour and finish against the rest of the roofline.

Working safely at height on your roofline

Soffits and fascias sit right at gutter height, so most of the work is done from ground level with extension poles, or from a stable platform where reach genuinely requires it — we avoid leaning ladders against uPVC that can flex and crack under pressure.

We're asbestos awareness trained, which matters on older properties where soffit boards or roofing materials may need identifying before any work starts, and spill management trained so biocide is applied and contained properly around plants, paths and drains.

Right on your doorstep

If you're closer in, Tynemouth, South Shields, Whitley Bay and Jarrow are all a few minutes from North Shields and part of our regular round, so scheduling tends to be more flexible for that pocket of the patch.

Soffit & Fascia Cleaning near North Shields

Working on narrower or terraced streets

Older terraced streets around North Shields sometimes mean working from the pavement or a neighbour's frontage with permission, and we plan the visit around that rather than assuming standard driveway access.

When restoration is needed

Chalky or badly faded uPVC needs more than a standard soft wash to bring the colour back, so restoration work is quoted as an addition to the base clean rather than included as standard. It's worth it on boards that have gone visibly grey or dull.

Standard soft wash	typically £80–£160
Restoration, single elevation	from around £40–£70
Restoration, full property	typically £120–£220 extra
Clean plus full restoration	typically £220–£380

See the results for yourself

Before-and-after camera proof
Our pole-mounted camera photographs gutters and roofline before and after, so you can see exactly what's changed.
Fully insured
Covered by public liability insurance on every job.
Biocide trained (2024)
Correctly trained to apply biocide treatments that kill growth at the root.
We look after you and your property
That's our approach on every visit, not just a slogan on the van.

Homeowners

As part of a wider exterior refresh

Soffit and fascia cleaning pairs naturally with a gutter clean, and plenty of North Shields customers add a render or driveway clean at the same time to get the whole exterior looking cared for in one visit rather than spreading the jobs out over a year.

Coastal exposure and salt-laden air

At around 0.9 miles from the coast, properties nearer that end of our patch pick up salt-laden air on top of the usual damp North East conditions, which tends to accelerate both algae growth and the chalking of older uPVC.

A biocide soft wash handles the growth, and where the boards themselves have dulled from years of coastal weather, a restoration treatment brings back a finish closer to new.