What the service is
The walls of a house or business pick up more than people sometimes notice. Rain tracks, green algae, general grime and darker staining can spread slowly across render, brick or other exterior surfaces until the building looks duller than it is. In a wet county such as Cumbria this is especially common on shaded elevations and below leaking or overflowing gutters. Building exterior cleaning is the work of cleaning those outside surfaces to reduce dirt and staining, so the property presents more neatly. A.T. Restorations is based in Maryport, fully insured, and has 10 years' experience in exterior cleaning.
What is included
The service is for exterior walls and building surfaces. Properties and materials vary, so we will talk through what you have, which elevations you are concerned about, and what you would like done, then provide a free, no-obligation quote. There is no charge for the quote and no obligation to go ahead. Exterior wall cleaning can be quoted on its own or with related work such as gutters, fascias or a driveway, if that is helpful.
Typical problems it solves
Green algae and organic growth are frequent on walls that stay damp or sit in the shade. Dirt washed down from the roofline can leave streaks. General traffic film and weathered staining can settle across a facade, particularly on a roadside property. Where gutters have overflowed, you may also see distinctive dirty tracks down the wall. Cleaning will not rewrite the age of a building, but it can lift a surprising amount of surface dirt and growth.
How the work is approached
Get in touch with a description or a photograph if you have one. We will come back with a quote and, if you would like to go ahead, agree a time and access. On the day the agreed surfaces are cleaned and the area is left tidy. The method depends on the material and the type of soiling, which we can talk through when we quote so you know what to expect. A.T. Restorations is fully insured.
Benefits, and who it is for
A cleaner exterior improves kerb appeal and the overall impression of the property. It can also make it easier to see the true condition of the walls once the surface dirt is out of the way. Homes and businesses across Cumbria use this kind of work, whether that is a house in Maryport or Cockermouth, a premises in Workington, Whitehaven or Carlisle, or a property further afield in Penrith, Keswick, Kendal or elsewhere in the county. If you are unsure which walls to include, we can discuss it as part of the quote.
