Cheshire · SK9
Exterior cleaning in Alderley Edge
Large detached homes, sandstone and gritstone elevations, sweeping block-paved and gravel driveways — all of it exposed to the tree cover Alderley Edge is known for.
Our approach in Alderley Edge
We pre-treat for algae and black spot rather than relying on pressure alone, and sandstone, gritstone and painted render are soft washed so the surface itself is never scoured. Work on gated and occupied properties is kept discreet and tidy throughout.
What we help with in Alderley Edge
- Black spot and algae returning on shaded, tree-lined driveways
- Green and grey discolouration on painted render and stone elevations
- Moss building up on roof slopes, valleys and gutters
- Paths, steps and terraces that have become slippery underfoot
Most requested services here
How we assess the work
We work from your photographs and location first, then confirm on site. What we need to establish is the surface, its condition, how much of it there is, and where we can park, set up and run hoses — particularly on gated plots where the working area is set well back from the road.
- Sandstone, gritstone and brick detailing are cleaned at the lowest pressure that will do the job, so faces and joints are not scoured.
- Painted and modern render is soft washed at low pressure with an appropriate treatment.
- Driveways are pre-treated for organic growth rather than relying on pressure alone, and block paving is re-sanded once dry.
- Occupied and gated properties are worked around quietly, with planting, gravel and adjacent surfaces protected during setup.
What to expect
- Under heavy tree cover, growth comes back sooner on the shaded half of a drive than the open half — cleaning evens it up, it does not change the conditions.
- Ingrained black spotting may improve considerably but can remain visible on some stone.
- Cleaning is not repair: cracked render, loose slabs and slipped tiles need a repair trade.
Send us photos and your location, or request a quotation. We are fully insured with £5 million insurance cover and 10 years of industry experience.
Why people in Alderley Edge get in touch
- Moving in, and wanting the outside brought up to the standard of the rest of the house before furniture and landscaping arrive.
- Preparing to sell or let, where the driveway and frontage are the first thing anyone photographs or sees.
- After building, landscaping or decorating work, when dust, splashes and traffic have marked the paving and lower elevations.
- A seasonal flush of moss and algae after a damp spell, particularly under tree cover.
- Routine upkeep on a property that is kept to a high standard year-round.
What affects the quote
Every property is priced on what is actually there. These are the things we look at before giving you a figure in writing.
- Size — driveways, terraces and elevations are measured rather than guessed at.
- Surface type and condition, including whether stone, render or paving is sound, sealed or already worn.
- How heavy the contamination is: light algae rinses off far more easily than years of black spot, lichen or resin staining.
- Access — gated entrances, long approaches, restricted parking, steps and height all change how the work is staged.
- Whether the surface needs pre-treatment rather than cleaning alone.
- Whether block paving needs re-sanding afterwards, and whether sealing is worth doing on that surface.
DIY or professional cleaning?
Plenty of exterior upkeep is reasonable to do yourself, and doing it regularly genuinely reduces how often you need us. The line is usually drawn by the surface, the height and how far the growth has gone.
Sensible to do yourself
- Sweeping and clearing leaf litter regularly, which is the single most useful thing under tree cover.
- Keeping drainage channels and gullies clear so water is not standing on the surface.
- Rinsing light surface dust from paving with a hose.
- Pulling weeds from joints early, before roots establish.
Better left to us
- Render, painted elevations and anything above ground-floor height, where domestic pressure washers do real damage and ladders are the bigger risk.
- Roof moss — walking a roof or jetting tiles causes far more expense than it saves.
- Natural stone and older paving, where too much pressure scars the face permanently and washes out the joints.
- Established black spot and lichen, which need the right treatment and dwell time rather than more force.
Why choose Refresh Revive in Alderley Edge
We choose the method from the surface in front of us. That sometimes means less pressure, not more, and occasionally it means telling you a surface should be left alone.
You get a realistic picture before we start. If something will improve rather than disappear, we would rather say so at quotation stage than after the visit.
Planting, gravel, glazing and neighbouring surfaces are protected during setup, and the site is left tidy.
Work is photographed before and after, so you can see the condition we found and what changed.
Every visit is carried out to our White Glove Standard™ — the detail finished by hand where machinery cannot reach, and the finish reviewed with you before we leave.
If you would like a figure for your own property, send photographs and your address and request a free quotation, or read more about how we work.
What we look out for in Alderley Edge
- Heavy leaf fall means algae and black spot return quickly on shaded driveways
- Soft washing only on stone, brick detailing and painted render
- Discreet, tidy working around gated and occupied properties
Services available in Alderley Edge
Driveway cleaning
from £150
Patio cleaning
from £150
Pressure washing
on quote
Roof cleaning & moss removal
from £450
Soft washing
on quote
Render cleaning
from £320
Gutter clearing
from £75
Gutter, fascia & soffit cleaning
on quote
Pure Water Window Cleaning
on quote
Conservatory cleaning
on quote
Decking cleaning
on quote
Stone & paving cleaning
on quote
Wall & brick cleaning
on quote
Commercial exterior cleaning
on quote
Swimming Pool Surround Cleaning
on quote
Planned preventative maintenance (PPM)
on quote
Full method details for every surface are on our exterior cleaning services page, including driveway cleaning, roof cleaning and moss removal and render cleaning and soft washing. We also handle commercial exterior cleaning for businesses and managed property in Alderley Edge. For a price for your own property, request a free quotation or ask for a site survey.
Useful local property guidance
Conservation area status affects what can be done externally on some properties, so it is worth confirming where your boundary sits before any work is booked.
- Cheshire East Council: conservation area maps Maps and appraisals showing designated conservation areas, including Alderley Edge.
These are independent third-party resources. We are not affiliated with them.
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