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Soft washing is a term used loosely in this trade, so it is worth defining properly. It describes a method in which cleaning is achieved chemically rather than mechanically. Solution is applied to a surface at very low output, allowed to dwell so it can act on what is growing there, and then rinsed gently away. The force involved is barely more than a garden hose, and it is used only to wet and to rinse, never to remove anything by impact. That is more or less the opposite of how most people imagine external cleaning works. There is no abrasion and no attempt to dislodge material physically. The biocide destroys the cell structure of algae, lichen and moss, and the dead material then breaks down and weathers off over the following weeks under ordinary rain and wind. Three things define whether a treatment is genuinely soft washing. Output is the first: the equipment is a low-output pump rather than anything adapted from a machine designed to blast. Chemistry is the second: an appropriate biocide at a controlled dilution, not detergent or plain water. Dwell is the third, and it is the one most often skipped, because a solution rinsed off after two minutes has not had time to work. Terminology in this trade gets stretched a good deal. Contractors describe force-based methods as soft washing because the phrase sells better, and the tell is always the timescale, since real soft washing produces a wall that keeps improving for weeks. Pro Clean Xtreme treats properties in Ramsey St Mary’s by that method and no other.
This trade has a weakness for invented names, and it is worth being plain about what is actually being sold. Treatments are frequently marketed under proprietary-sounding titles suggesting a unique process, an exclusive formulation or a technology unavailable anywhere else. In the overwhelming majority of cases what sits behind the name is a standard biocide applied at a standard dilution through standard equipment, which is exactly what should be used, and calling it something else adds nothing except an excuse for a higher price. Nothing here carries a brand name. The work is a biocidal soft wash: a solution appropriate to the coating and the growth, applied evenly, given proper dwell, rinsed gently. The quotation says so in those words, and the method statement sets out the product type and the dilution approach rather than referring to a name that means nothing to anybody outside the business. The same applies to claims. No treatment prevents growth permanently, no product makes render self-cleaning, and anyone offering a ten or fifteen year guarantee on a wall exposed to weather is selling a promise rather than a service. What can honestly be said is three to five years on most properties, and shorter where trees and shading keep a wall damp. Customers are welcome to see COSHH data sheets for anything being applied to their building, before or after the work is carried out. Householders in Ramsey St Mary’s therefore receive a written and fixed quotation describing the actual method in ordinary language, with no deposit and payment only once the work is complete.
Occasionally a customer decides, once the crew is on site and one wall has visibly lightened, that another elevation or a rendered outbuilding should be treated after all. That is straightforward, and the way it is handled is worth setting out. Additional work is always priced before it is carried out, and never afterwards. The crew stops, measures what is being added, and gives a figure on the spot. Nothing proceeds until the customer has agreed it, and nothing appears on an invoice that was not agreed on the day. The price for an addition of this kind is usually favourable to the customer. Travel, set-up, mixing and the general protection of the working area have all already been paid for within the original figure, so an extra elevation or a garage carries only the marginal cost of protection, product and time. A rendered garage added mid-job typically costs £40 to £90 attached and £60 to £150 detached, while an additional elevation on the house commonly falls between £80 and £180 depending on area and access. What cannot always be accommodated is a large addition late in the day. Where an addition would take the job well beyond the day allowed, it is quoted and scheduled as a separate visit rather than rushed, since a wall treated in the last hour of a long day does not get proper dwell. Householders in Ramsey St Mary’s are quoted for everything identified at survey precisely so mid-job additions are rare, but where they do arise the position is agreed openly first.
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 Ramsey St Mary’s. 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.
Waste and recycling premises carry render cleaning requirements shaped almost entirely by what happens in the yard. Waste transfer stations, materials recovery facilities, skip hire depots, scrap and metal recycling yards and civic amenity sites all have rendered elevations on offices, weighbridge buildings, welfare facilities, workshops and plant housing, and those elevations sit alongside constant heavy vehicle movement, tipping, loading and processing. The soiling reflects it: dust, exhaust deposits, organic residue and general grime bond into the surface alongside algae and lichen, so treatment works on both. Yard controls dominate the shape of the programme entirely. Exclusion zones, banksman cover, agreed standing space and routes are established with the site before mobilisation, and elevations are phased so weighbridges, tipping areas, public drop-off points and vehicle routes are never obstructed. Site inductions and permits are completed as standard, and high-visibility and site-specific personal protective equipment is worn throughout. Drainage is the other major consideration. These sites almost always operate interceptors and controlled surface water systems, so the fall of the ground is established beforehand, gullies within the working area are covered or bunded, and application is limited to elevations from which run-off can be reliably managed. Product volumes are kept to the minimum effective quantity. Timing usually works best outside public opening hours or between processing shifts, and early starts are common. Site and compliance managers responsible for premises in Ramsey St Mary’s can arrange a survey, a written specification, a fixed price and a phased programme, with full risk assessments, method statements, COSHH data and insurance certification supplied ahead of mobilisation.
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.
