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Render Cleaning Milton Keynes

Rendering is a popular method for finishing the exterior walls of homes and commercial buildings. Render provides an attractive, low-maintenance and weatherproof finish. However, the render can be adequately cleaned, protected, and covered in algae and mould. Here in Milton Keynes, DMC-FM.co.uk offers professional render cleaning services to restore render walls to their best condition.

Why Choose Us?

A Family-Run Business You Can Trust

As a family-run company operating in the local area for the past decade, we care deeply about our reputation. All work is carried out to the highest standard, and we will only leave a site once the client is delighted.

Unbeatable Attention To Detail In Every Clean

We take great care to clean every inch of the rendered facade. Using top-of-the-range equipment and techniques, we remove all dirt, grime, algae and stains from the surface and recessed areas. No shortcuts are taken, and no stone is left unturned in achieving the best possible finish.

Your Clean Guarantee

We provide a satisfaction guarantee on all rendering cleaning services, so clients can book with complete confidence knowing the job will meet their expectations. If any area needs to be cleaned to your approval, we will re-clean it free of charge.

Accredited & Qualified Cleaners

Our skilled team hold industry-recognised qualifications in rendering cleaning. We follow best practice guidelines to ensure the cleaning is highly effective while remaining gentle on the render. The process is designed to restore the walls without causing damage or deterioration to the rendered surface.

Softwash Render cleaning – thorough and safe

When it comes to cleaning external walls finished with decorative renders, soft washing is the preferred technique. Jet washing may seem like the quickest option, but this high-pressure approach risks permanently damaging the render finish. Small cracks and holes can form, allowing further dirt ingress and spoiling the surface appearance.

Soft washing provides a deep clean without putting the render at risk. Our experts use bespoke low-pressure equipment and chemical solutions that lift away ingrained dirt and stains without eroding the rendered facade. It is a slower process than brute force jet washing, but the results speak for themselves.

How do we clean render?

Our meticulous process involves several critical steps completed by our experienced operatives:

  • Pre-treat any heavily soiled areas with a specialist render cleaning product to break down stubborn grime and algae. This is left to dwell.
  • Using a low-pressure soft wash system (200-500 psi), thoroughly rinse the walls from top to bottom to remove loose dirt and debris. Slow, steady movements are essential to lift contamination without marking the render.
  • Apply our bespoke bleach-free render cleaning solution with a foam lance at low pressure. This clings to the walls to break down remaining algae, moss and stains on the porous surface.
  • Leave the cleaner to work for 5-10 minutes before slowly rinsing at a 45-degree angle. We rinse from the bottom up to avoid drips streaking the newly cleaned lower sections.
  • Any remaining stubborn stains are spot treated and re-rinsed. Our experts inspect the whole facade closely to ensure every area is noticed.
  • Once thoroughly cleaned, the render is left to dry naturally before applying a protective render sealant if required.

This soft wash process reliably restores dirty render walls to a like-new finish. A second application of the render cleaner may be required for heavily soiled properties.

Render Cleaning Services

We provide professional cleaning for all forms of external render walls, including:

  • Pebbledash render
  • Acrylic render
  • Silicone render
  • Mineral render
  • K Rend & Monocouche one coat render
  • Painted rendering

Whether a small residential property or a large commercial building, our operators can return your weathered and discoloured render walls to their former glory.

We also clean other masonry wall finishes, including brick, stone cladding, timber weatherboarding, concrete and pebbledash exterior walls.

What does exterior rendering do?

Rendering the outside walls of a property provides multiple benefits:

  • Aesthetics – Render gives a consistent and attractive finish in various colours and textures. It creates a smooth, fresh facade.
  • Weatherproofing – The thick render coating seals the masonry surface from moisture and wind. This helps prevent damp issues.
  • Insulation – Render provides thermal insulation, which improves interior warmth and reduces heating bills.
  • Protects Walls – The render shields exterior bricks and wall substrates from wind, rain and frost damage. It prevents cracks and deterioration.
  • Low Maintenance – Properly applied and cleaned render only needs occasional washing to keep it looking pristine for decades.
  • Added Property Value – Rendering can significantly enhance kerb appeal. Properties with rendered facades tend to sell for higher prices.

Main maintenance issues with outdoor rendered facades

While a quality render finish is resilient and long-lasting, three main maintenance issues can occur over time:

Dirt and Grime Build Up

Like any surface exposed to the elements, render will accumulate dirt, dust, pollution, spider droppings and other grime. This causes discolouration and black spotting.

Mould, Algae and Plant Growth

Algae, lichens, and moss can establish themselves in the porous render surface in damp, shaded areas. This appears as dark green, black or orange patches. Ivy roots can also penetrate and damage rendering.

Weather Damage

Prolonged exposure to wind, rain, frost and UV rays can erode the top layer of the render. Hairline cracks may form. Badly weather-damaged render may need extensive repairs.

Regular professional cleaning is the best way to prevent these issues and keep rendered walls looking their best. Our soft washing techniques deep clean without further damaging the surface.

Professional Render Cleaning Services

Here at DMC-FM.co.uk, we specialise in effective, damage-free render cleaning across Milton Keynes for residential and commercial sites.

With over a decade of experience, our fully trained team uses state-of-the-art low-pressure systems and specialist chemical solutions to rejuvenate tired, dirty rendering.

We provide affordable render cleaning packages with honest prices and no hidden charges. Our priority is leaving customers delighted with the revived appearance of their property.

Why use only professional render cleaning companies?

What is the Process?

Our professional render cleaners assess each job to determine the optimal cleaning method. While low-pressure soft washing is generally the best practice, stubborn cases may first require chemical pre-treatment.

Soft Washing

Using advanced equipment, soft washing directs water at the walls with enough pressure to lift dirt without damaging the render. This delicate yet highly effective approach removes grime without leaving any traces or streaks.

Jet Washing

We avoid excessive jet washing, which risks eroding the surface. However, a localised high-pressure rinse may be required for very ingrained dirt. This is done with great care by our experienced operators.

Render Cleaning Solution

To break down organic stains, we apply a specialist non-bleach render cleaner. This clings to walls, unlike general pressure washer chemicals. It is left to dwell and then rinsed away for spotless results.

Biocide or Algae Cleaner

For stubborn algae or moss, a biocide wash kills off and removes the growth. This prevents regrowth. Any chemical is neutralised to be safe for the environment.

Fungal Cleaners

Where mould or mildew has taken hold, we utilise professional fungicidal washes. These eliminate fungal growths at their root.

Reapplying the Render

If cleaning reveals areas needing localised render repairs, we can arrange for our rendering division to restore the surface.

Dangers of Diy Render Cleaning

While DIY render cleaning may seem like a money saver, the risks are:

  • It damages the render through excessive jet washing. This can be costly to repair.
  • Using chemicals that bleach or permanently stain the walls.
  • Failing to kill and remove algae and moss altogether leads to rapid regrowth.
  • They are not neutralising residual chemicals which harm the render and environment.
  • We are leaving drips and streaks which look unsightly and attract more dirt.

Our professional standard equipment, methods and expertise deliver far superior results without these risks. For a pristine render that stays cleaner for longer, call DMC-FM.co.uk. Here is the second half of the 1,500-word article on render cleaning in Milton Keynes:

Why Render Cleaning is Important

While render creates an attractive, low-maintenance finish for exterior walls, the porous material is still vulnerable to environmental damage over time. Without proper cleaning, the render can become permanently stained, covered in algae and moss, or begin to crack and crumble.

Regular professional cleaning provides enormous benefits:

Restores Original Appearance

Our soft wash process restores the original colour and vibrancy, no matter how dirty the rendered surface. The walls look pristine once more, improving kerb appeal.

Protects Render

By removing damaging grime and contaminants, render cleaning helps prevent deterioration of the finish. Keeping the facade clean protects its structural integrity.

Kills & Prevents Mold Growth

Specialist biocides applied during our process kill any existing algae and moss. This prevents further spreading and reoccurrence.

Improves Air Quality

Removing pollution, dirt, and organic growth from exterior walls improves the surrounding air quality. This creates a healthier environment.

Safeguards Property Value

Clean render ensures your property always looks its best, protecting resale value. Homes with dirty, damaged rendering lose appeal and value.

Increased Energy Efficiency

As render can insulate walls, keeping it clean optimises this effect. Removing grime enhances thermal performance and reduces energy costs.

Extends Maintenance Cycles

Professional cleaning removes contaminants that accelerate render damage. This significantly extends the time between future cleans to save money.

Improves First Impressions

Clean walls make a great first impression on visitors. Dirty rendering has the opposite effect, giving a negative image.

Regular professional render cleaning in Milton Keynes provides all these benefits and more. Protect your investment and contact us today.

How Often to Clean Render

Render should be cleaned whenever it appears dirty, discoloured or has substantial algae growth. As a general guideline, we recommend:

  • Domestic homes – every 2-3 years
  • Commercial premises – every 1-2 years
  • Highly polluted city areas – every year

More frequent cleaning is needed for north-facing walls prone to mould growth. Likewise, trees hanging over walls will cause more rapid algae and dirt buildup, requiring annual cleaning.

It is far easier and more affordable to clean and render in good condition than waiting years until the grime is ingrained and moss/algae have taken hold.

Spot Repairs

During inspection and cleaning, our technicians will identify any cracked, hollow or damaged render areas needing repair. We offer professional spot repairs to restore the integrity of the rendered surface.

Repairs are matched closely to the existing finish. We rake out faulty render, then replace it with fresh material, scanned for an exact colour and texture match. Our expert team will repair the blend seamlessly with the cleaned facade.

Major rendering defects or wall problems needing full re-rendering should be addressed before cleaning. Please inform us of any underlying issues so we can tailor the service accordingly.

Other Exterior Cleaning Services

In addition to rendering cleaning, DMC-FM.co.uk provides complete building and grounds maintenance services, including:

  • Gutter cleaning
  • Cladding cleaning
  • Conservatory roof cleaning
  • Solar panel cleaning
  • Soffit & fascia cleaning
  • Window cleaning
  • Patio cleaning
  • Driveway cleaning
  • Roof moss removal
  • Chewing gum removal

We use industry-leading methods to restore any external surface to its best condition. We can create a customised maintenance schedule for commercial premises combining various services to keep the property immaculate.

Render Cleaning Equipment

Our professional render cleaners utilise the latest equipment and methods for superior results:

  • Softwash Systems – Specialist low-pressure softwashers provide a deep clean without risk of damage. Various nozzles adapt to all wall areas.
  • Pure Water Supply – Using purified water prevents mineral spotting on walls post-cleaning.
  • Telescopic Poles – For tall walls, telescopic poles fitted with brush heads allow us to clean up to 40ft safely from the ground.
  • Chemical Foam Lance – This applies to our high-cling cleaning solutions evenly across the render surface.
  • Scrubber Brushes – Soft tampico brushes gently agitate the render to lift ingrained dirt from the textured surface.
  • Rinse Capture Units – These vacuum up used water during rinsing to keep the site clean and prevent chemical runoff.

Our specialised proprietary equipment makes render cleaning more effective and reliable. Harsh DIY pressure washers cannot match our professional results.

Render Cleaning Chemicals

To break down organic stains and kill algae, we use industry-leading chemicals tailored specifically to external render cleaning:

  • Bleach-Free Formula – Our cleaner is powerful yet won’t bleach or discolour exterior walls.
  • Biocides – We apply a biocidal pre-treatment to kill any existing moss, mould or algae.
  • Low-Alkaline – With a pH similar to render, our chemicals will not negatively react with the surface.
  • Rinses Clean – Solutions are designed to rinse away, leaving walls residue-free thoroughly. No staining occurs.
  • Environmentally Responsible – Our detergents biodegrade quickly and are safe for plants and pets once rinsed thoroughly.

We take great care using only proven, effective chemicals approved for render cleaning work. Harsh bleach or acid solutions often used by homeowners can irreparably damage rendered walls.

Why Choose DMC-FM.co.uk?

When it comes to professional render cleaning services in Milton Keynes, choose the company with the expertise to restore any property safely and effectively:

10+ Years Service

With over a decade in business, we have the experience and knowledge to tackle all rendering cleaning needs. You can trust us to provide high-quality work.

Fully Insured

We hold robust public liability insurance for complete client peace of mind. We follow rigorous health and safety procedures.

Satisfaction Guarantee

Once you are 100% satisfied with the results, we will leave a site. Your happiness is our top priority.

Affordable Prices

As a leading local provider, we can offer competitive rates without sacrificing quality—free, no-obligation quotes.

UK Wide Coverage

We provide render cleaning right across the UK. Wherever your residential or commercial property is located, we can service it.

For the very best rendered cleaning services in Milton Keynes and throughout the UK, look no further than DMC-FM.co.uk. Call today to arrange your free quote.

Reviews

Don’t just take our word for it; here is what our satisfied customers say:

“DMC has supplied our daily commercial cleaning services for years now. They have always provided excellent service at a competitive price. Having worked with MANY different commercial cleaning companies in the past, what I believe sets DMC apart is their attention to detail and consistently high standards.”

Sean Mitchell, Long-term Commercial Customer

“We have had Danny & Co assist us with several jobs over the years, and we are always impressed with their professionalism, work ethic and cleaning expertise. Our clients are always delighted with the results.”

TLC Cleaning Solutions, Industry Provider

“Top quality warehouse cleaning service provided. I found the DMC team to be very professional and very thorough. The facility needed to be more spotless. Five stars from me.”

Phil Thoroughgood, Warehouse Cleaning Customer

Our commitment to professionalism, attention to detail, and consistent quality shows in the excellent reviews we receive from commercial and residential customers. Contact DMC today to experience the difference!

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