Menu
Domestic Services
Commercial Services
cherry picker hire
Contact Us
Soft wash equipment is not a scaled-down version of anything else. It is a different class of kit built for a different purpose, and understanding it explains why results differ so widely between contractors. At the centre sits a low-output pump delivering solution at a rate the render can absorb rather than at a rate that drives water into it. Output is measured in litres per minute at very modest pressure, enough to project solution up an elevation and no more. The aim is even wetting, not impact. Feeding it is a proportioning system holding biocide and water in accurate ratio, so concentration stays constant from the first pass to the last. Hand-mixing in a bucket produces variation between refills, and variation is what shows up later as banding across a finished wall. Delivery is through telescopic poles carrying the nozzle to the top of two and three storey elevations from ground level. This is the single most useful piece of equipment in the trade, since it removes any need for ladders resting against freshly treated render and keeps operatives on level ground. Nozzles are selected to fan the solution rather than concentrate it, giving broad coverage with a soft wetting spray. Rinsing uses the same restraint, carrying away killed growth without disturbing the surface beneath. Pro Clean Xtreme owns and maintains this equipment rather than hiring it, which means it is calibrated, familiar and reliable. Properties in Holme are treated with kit matched to the coating in front of it rather than whatever happened to be available that week.
Consistency is an underrated quality in this trade. Anyone can produce one excellent result; producing the same result on every property, in every season, with every crew, is considerably harder and matters far more to the person booking. That comes from having a documented method rather than a collection of habits. Render system identified before anything is applied. Condition recorded and discussed. Protection completed in a fixed sequence so nothing is forgotten when a job runs late. Solution mixed by measure rather than by eye. Coverage worked top down in overlapping passes. Dwell judged against temperature and surface behaviour. Rinsing controlled. Clear-up completed and a walk round carried out before anyone leaves. Every operative works to that same process, so it does not matter which crew attends. Training is refreshed rather than assumed, and newer team members work alongside experienced ones until the method is second nature rather than learned on somebody’s house. The commercial side is equally consistent. Written and fixed quotations after survey. Confirmed dates that are kept, with notice the day before if weather would compromise dwell time. No deposit and no payment until you are satisfied. Full public liability cover, height safety accreditation and COSHH documentation available whenever requested. Householders in Holme comparing contractors will find most of them describe broadly similar work. The difference shows in whether that description survives a wet March, a full diary and a difficult elevation, which is precisely when shortcuts get taken. Building the method into how the business runs, rather than relying on goodwill on the day, is what keeps the standard steady.
Honesty about what a quotation does not cover is as useful as the list of what it does, so it is worth being explicit about both. The quoted figure covers survey, protection, biocidal treatment of the specified elevations, any access equipment required, materials, rinsing, clear-up and waste removal. Prices generally run £180 to £400 for single-storey buildings, £280 to £430 for terraced homes, £400 to £620 for semi-detached and £550 to £880 for detached, with anything above three storeys quoted individually. Most work equates to £4 to £8 per square metre. What sits outside that is repair. Cracked, blown or delaminating render, failed pointing where render meets other materials, defective sills and leaking rainwater goods are all identified at survey and reported, but cleaning does not address them. Treating a failing wall makes the defect more visible, and that is explained before anything is booked rather than discovered afterwards. Overpainted render is the other common exclusion. Where masonry paint has been applied over live growth and is blistering, no wash resolves it, and the honest position is that preparation and recoating are needed instead. Genuine variations are rare because the survey is thorough, but they exist. If additional elevations are added, if planting cut back after quoting reveals substantially more colonised wall, or if access changes because a vehicle cannot be moved, the cost is discussed and agreed before any work proceeds. Householders in Holme are never presented with an invoice differing from the quotation without having agreed the reason first, which is the practical test of whether a fixed price genuinely is one.
Remove years of dirt, grime, algae and staining for a cleaner, fresher finish.
Professional techniques designed to protect your surfaces while delivering outstanding results.
Keep your property looking its best with regular render cleaning.
Keep your property looking clean, fresh and well maintained with professional render cleaning in Holme. 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.
Small commercial premises are often overlooked in render cleaning because owners assume the work is scaled for large buildings and priced accordingly. In practice a single shop unit, salon, dental or veterinary surgery, café, village office or workshop is among the quickest and most economical jobs available, and the visual return is immediate. Most such buildings are one or two storeys with modest elevations, meaning treatment is completed within a few hours from ground level with no access equipment and no scaffold. Trading rarely needs to stop. Work is arranged before opening, on a closed day, or during a quiet afternoon, with the frontage treated first so customer-facing elevations are back in use quickly and the rear dealt with afterwards. Preparation focuses on what matters to a business: signage, fascia lettering, window vinyls, shopfront glazing, external lighting, cameras, alarm boxes, air conditioning units and anything displayed outside. All are sheeted or isolated before application, and pedestrian routes past the premises are signed and kept clear throughout. Documentation is provided at the same standard as any larger instruction, including risk assessment, method statement, COSHH data and public liability certification, which is frequently required by a landlord or under the terms of a lease. Owners and tenants of small premises in Holme can arrange a survey and receive a fixed written price covering the whole building. Because these jobs are short, several businesses booking together on the same day often reduces the cost for each of them. Repeat treatment every three to five years keeps a frontage looking maintained without ever becoming a significant expense.
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.
