South West
Render Cleaning in Dorset
Soft-wash render cleaning and biocide treatment that removes algae without damaging the finish.
Render Cleaning in Dorset is work we take on regularly, and the Dorset housing stock is a big part of why.
The prevailing picture in Dorset is Purbeck and Portland stone, thatched cottages and substantial coastal housing. That means salt exposure on seafront properties and lime work on heritage stone comes up more here than almost anywhere else. With mild but exposed along the coast, specification matters more in this part of the country than a national price list suggests.
Local factor. Seafront elevations in weymouth and swanage take salt as well as water, which attacks render bonds far faster than inland weathering.
Is render cleaning right for a Dorset property?
Choose soft-wash cleaning to restore a discoloured render without the substrate damage that pressure washing causes on thin-coat systems.
That decision gets made at the survey, not on the phone. We will tell you plainly if a different system would serve the building better — including when a cheaper one would.
Guide price and specification
| Guide price | £12–£26 per m² |
|---|---|
| Applied thickness | Surface treatment |
| Curing / drying | Same day |
| Guarantee | 12 month treatment |
| Coverage | All of Dorset — 10 towns and cities |
Indicative only, excluding scaffold, stripping and repairs. Try the guide-price tool for a range based on your property.
What is included
- Low-pressure soft wash
- Biocide treatment kills spores
- Safe on silicone and acrylic
- No high-pressure damage
- Removes algae, lichen and moss
- Treats staining and streaking
- Gutter and downpipe check
- Restores original colour
Render Cleaning across Dorset
Render Cleaning in Dorset
Tell us about the property and we will call you back to arrange a survey.
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What happens next
Four steps from enquiry to finished wall
Free survey
We visit, test the substrate, measure up and identify what caused any existing failure.
Written quote
An itemised fixed price with the system named, materials specified and scaffold included.
Booked in
An agreed start date, scaffold arranged, and a clear run of days set aside for your job.
Finished and guaranteed
Site cleared, scaffold struck, guarantee documents and system warranty issued.
FAQs
Render Cleaning in Dorset — questions
What time of year is best for rendering?
Spring through autumn is ideal. Render should not be applied in frost or in very hot direct sun, so winter work needs protection and settled conditions.
Can you render over existing render?
Sometimes, if the existing coat is completely sound and well-bonded. We hammer-test it first. Anything hollow has to come off, because covering failure just hides it.
Are you insured?
Yes — full public liability cover, and we can send the certificate before we start. We are happy to provide RAMS for commercial and contractor work.
What areas do you cover?
We work UK-wide, with teams across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. If we are not the right firm for your location we will tell you rather than waste your time.
Can I pressure wash my render?
We strongly advise against it on thin-coat silicone, acrylic and monocouche. High pressure erodes the finish and forces water behind it. Soft washing is the safe method.
Will cleaning restore the original colour?
On through-coloured render, usually yes — the colour is intact under the growth. On painted render, cleaning may reveal that the paint itself has faded unevenly.
Render Cleaning quotes across Dorset
Free survey, honest advice on whether this is the right system, and a fixed written price.