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Exterior cleaning in Bowdon
Bowdon's large period homes carry a lot of brick, stone and slate. Every one of those surfaces needs a gentler approach than a standard jet wash.
Our approach in Bowdon
Slate and clay tiles are de-mossed by hand, brickwork and stone are treated rather than scoured, and every roof job comes with before and after photographs taken from height.
What we help with in Bowdon
- Moss building up on slate and clay tile roofs and in the valleys
- Brick and stone elevations that have darkened or gone green
- Gutters, fascias and soffits that have not been touched in years
- Paths, steps and courtyards on shaded, tree-lined plots
Most requested services here
How we assess the work
Photographs of the roof slope and elevations give us a starting point; on site we check the tile or slate type, the state of the pointing and how safe access can be set up on a taller period property before anything is quoted.
- Slate and clay tiles are de-mossed by hand — a roof is never pressure washed.
- Brick and stone are treated and cleaned at the lowest suitable pressure so faces and joints stay intact.
- Gutters are cleared after roof work, and roofline plastics can be cleaned in the same visit.
- Roof work is photographed from height, so you can see the condition we found without going up yourself.
What to expect
- Older brick and stone lighten but keep some weathering, and that is the correct result rather than a compromise.
- Moss will return in time on a shaded roof; hand removal and clear gutters simply buy a long clear period.
- Cleaning is not repair: slipped slates, cracked tiles, eroded pointing and failed flashings need a roofing or masonry 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 Bowdon get in touch
- Moss visibly building on the roof, or found blocking the gutters after a downpour.
- Preparing a period property for sale, where the roof and frontage are heavily scrutinised.
- A survey or gutter overflow has flagged debris in the roofline.
- Brickwork or stone has darkened enough that the house looks tired against its neighbours.
- Wanting one careful visit rather than a series of ladder jobs.
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.
- The roof area and pitch, and how much of it can be reached safely.
- Elevation height and the number of sides needing attention.
- Material and condition — slate, clay, soft brick and older stone each set the method.
- Access: working room, ground conditions for equipment, and whether scaffold-free access is realistic.
- How heavy the moss or growth is and whether pre-treatment is needed.
- Whether gutter clearing and roofline cleaning are being done in the same visit.
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
- Watching the gutters during heavy rain and noting where they overflow.
- Sweeping paths and courtyards clear of leaf fall.
- Keeping ground-level drains and gullies free of debris.
- Rinsing light dirt from accessible ground-floor surfaces.
Better left to us
- All roof work. Walking a slate roof or jetting tiles causes far more expense than it saves.
- Gutter, fascia and soffit work at height on a tall period property.
- Soft brick and older stone, where pressure permanently scars the face.
- Anything where the pointing or flashing condition should be assessed before cleaning starts.
Why choose Refresh Revive in Bowdon
Roofs are de-mossed by hand and photographed from height, so nothing is guessed at or hidden.
Brick and stone get the lowest pressure that will do the job — we would rather take longer than take the surface with it.
If we find something that needs a roofer or a mason, we tell you rather than clean over it.
Planting, glazing and adjacent surfaces are protected, and debris is cleared away.
Every visit is finished to our White Glove Standard™.
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 Bowdon
- Slate and clay tile roofs de-mossed by hand
- Brickwork and stone treated, never scoured
- Before and after photographs from height on all roof work
Services available in Bowdon
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 Bowdon. For a price for your own property, request a free quotation or ask for a site survey.
Useful local property guidance
Bowdon includes designated conservation areas, and older properties can be listed, which affects what is permitted externally. These are independent resources, not services we provide or are connected to.
- Trafford Council: composite policies map Council map showing planning designations across Trafford, including conservation areas.
- Historic England: maintenance and repair of older buildings Independent technical guidance on caring for older masonry and roofs without causing damage.
These are independent third-party resources. We are not affiliated with them.
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