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The first forty-eight hours after a treatment are the period customers watch most closely, so it is worth describing exactly what happens during them. The wall is wet when the crew leaves, and it looks its best in that state. Water fills the texture, light reflects rather than scattering, and the elevation appears darker, richer and more even than it will once dry. Nobody should judge a job at that point, in either direction. Drying takes a few hours in reasonable weather and considerably longer in still, damp conditions. As it dries the tone lightens and any variation in the surface becomes visible again, so a wall that looked flawless at four o’clock reads as slightly more mottled by the following morning. That is water leaving rather than anything changing. By the end of the first day, the improvement from removing algae and loose atmospheric soiling is already obvious. Colour has lifted, streaking beneath sills has gone and the elevation reads as its proper tone from the road. What has not changed is the heavier material. Black staining is still present, lichen is still visible and moss is still in place, because all of it is now dead and waiting to weather away rather than removed. Over the second day, nothing further happens visibly. The biocide is working within the surface, but the change from that point is measured in weeks. Properties in Fowlmere are described in exactly those terms before the crew leaves, so what is seen over the following two days is expected rather than worrying.
The last conversation on any job covers what will happen next, and it is given deliberately rather than left to chance. The wall is walked elevation by elevation with whoever is there, and three things are described. What has already changed, which is usually substantial. What has not changed yet, which is the heavier growth still visibly in place. And when the finished appearance will actually arrive, which is around two months rather than that afternoon. Pro Clean Xtreme puts the same thing in writing, because a description given at the end of a working day is rarely retained in full, and a customer looking at a wall three weeks later wants something to check against. The written handover also covers the practical points: that lichen will pale and detach gradually rather than disappearing, that rain does the remaining work, that a dry spell will delay it and that efflorescence may appear and is not growth. An honest expected interval before the next treatment is given at the same time, per elevation rather than for the property as a whole. None of it is complicated, and all of it prevents the single commonest misunderstanding in this trade, which is a customer judging a two-month process at two days. Anything raised during that walk round is dealt with on the day while equipment is still on site, since almost every issue in this trade is trivial to correct at that moment and awkward to resolve once a crew has driven away. Where nobody is present, the same description is sent through with photographs of every elevation. Householders in Fowlmere are welcome to ask for another look at any point during that period, at no cost and with no obligation attached.
Payment falls due on completion of the work rather than on the appearance of the wall, and it is worth explaining why those are different things. The work is complete when every elevation has been protected, treated to the specified dilution and dwell, rinsed, cleared down and walked round. That happens on the day, and that is when the invoice is raised. The finished appearance arrives around two months later, once dead lichen has broken down and weathered away. Waiting for that before invoicing would mean a fixed price sitting unpaid for a season, which suits nobody. What protects the customer instead is everything around it. No deposit is taken at any stage. Nothing is payable before the work is finished and inspected. And where a wall genuinely has not been treated properly, it is retreated at no charge, which is stated in writing rather than implied. So the practical position is that a customer pays for a completed treatment and then watches it finish working, with a free return visit available at any point if they think something is wrong. Standard bands apply as always: £180 to £400 for single-storey buildings, £280 to £430 terraced, £400 to £620 semi-detached and £550 to £880 detached, at £4 to £8 per square metre. That order also removes the awkward situation in which a contractor is chasing payment for work whose result is still developing, and a customer is withholding it because a wall has not yet finished clearing. Where a second application has been specified, the whole figure falls due once that second visit is complete rather than after the first, so nothing is paid for work still outstanding. Properties in Fowlmere are invoiced at exactly the figure quoted, on completion of the work rather than at any earlier point.
Remove years of dirt, grime, algae and staining for a cleaner, fresher finish.
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Keep your property looking its best with regular render cleaning.
Keep your property looking clean, fresh and well maintained with professional render cleaning in Fowlmere. Over time, rendered walls can become affected by algae, moss, dirt, staining and other environmental contaminants, leaving the exterior looking tired and discoloured. Our professional render cleaning service is designed to safely restore the appearance of rendered surfaces without causing unnecessary damage.
Pig, dairy and livestock production units present render cleaning under biosecurity requirements that govern every part of the visit. Access comes before anything else. These sites operate defined clean and dirty zones, vehicle disinfection at entry, restrictions on movement between buildings and rules on where equipment may go. Operative details are provided in advance, inductions completed, and equipment cleaned and declared before it comes through a gate. Nothing moves between houses without the site’s agreement. Downtime periods matter too, since many units require a stated interval since a contractor’s last visit to any other livestock premises, and that is confirmed before a date is offered. The buildings are numerous and repetitive: production and rearing houses, parlours and collecting yards, feed and bedding stores, isolation facilities, workshops and welfare accommodation, with rendered elevations across a good many of them. Ventilation is the governing technical constraint. Livestock buildings run continuous mechanical or natural ventilation with inlets along the elevations, so those are identified and isolated before equipment is unloaded and nothing is applied where it could be drawn inside. Timing follows the production cycle, with the window between batches, or a period when stock can be moved, the only genuinely workable opportunity. Run-off is planned around slurry and dirty water systems, and product volumes are kept to the minimum effective quantity. Documentation is issued ahead of mobilisation: risk assessments, method statements addressing biosecurity explicitly, COSHH data sheets and public liability certification. Producers and unit managers responsible for premises in Fowlmere can arrange a whole-site survey and a phased programme at fixed prices per building.
Founded in 2016 by Karl Crofts, Pro Clean Xtreme has grown from a dedicated one-man operation into a trusted family-run team. Joined by his wife Lindsay and family members Callum and Rachel, we pride ourselves on delivering professional, safety-first cleaning. By combining honest communication with continuous investment in the industry’s best low-pressure steam equipment and safe access systems, we deliver exceptional results for every residential, commercial, and industrial client.
Founded by Karl Crofts, delivering reliable local service for over a decade.
Our own tracked cherry picker provides safe access without walking on tiles.
Safe low-pressure steam cleaning, softwashing, and specialist pre-solar preparation.
Ten years of trusted, family-run service delivering high-quality workmanship on every project.
Whether your render has developed green algae, dark staining or general weathering, professional cleaning can make a significant difference to the appearance of your property. We take care to assess the condition and type of render before cleaning, helping us select an appropriate approach for the surface. This allows us to achieve thorough results while minimising the risk of damage to delicate or textured finishes.
We take immense pride in the reputation we have built across Cambridgeshire and the surrounding areas since 2016. As a family-run business, delivering exceptional customer service, honest communication, and high-quality workmanship is at the heart of everything we do. Read through our latest Google reviews to see why residential homeowners, housing associations, and commercial contractors consistently trust Pro Clean Xtreme to safely protect and restore their properties.
There is no fixed schedule as it depends on the property’s location, exposure and surrounding environment. Render that is shaded or surrounded by trees may require cleaning more frequently.
Yes. Professional render cleaning can remove algae and other organic growth that has developed across the surface.
The correct cleaning method should be selected based on the type and condition of the render. We assess the surface before cleaning to help ensure an appropriate approach is used.
Professional cleaning can significantly improve render affected by dirt, algae, organic growth and black staining. The final result can depend on the severity and age of the staining.
Yes. Render cleaning can be carried out on many types of residential and commercial properties, helping maintain a clean and professional exterior.
Getting an initial estimate for your property is completely effortless. Simply fill out the form below with your full property address, and our family-run team will utilise Google Earth before providing a quotation. Whether you are a homeowner, a housing association, or an installation company preparing a site, let us know your specific requirements and we will get back to you promptly with an initial assessment.