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Render Cleaning in Dumfries and Galloway
Soft-wash render cleaning and biocide treatment that removes algae without damaging the finish.
Getting render cleaning right in Dumfries and Galloway depends far more on the substrate and the exposure than on the product name.
The prevailing picture in Dumfries and Galloway is sandstone cottages, farm buildings and rural housing. That means harling repair on rural stone and driving rain penetration comes up more here than almost anywhere else. With wet with exposed conditions on the Solway coast, specification matters more in this part of the country than a national price list suggests.
Local factor. The solway coast is exposed and the county is overwhelmingly rural solid-wall stone, which puts breathability ahead of appearance in most specifications.
Is render cleaning right for a Dumfries and Galloway 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 Dumfries and Galloway — 8 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 Dumfries and Galloway
Render Cleaning in Dumfries and Galloway
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 Dumfries and Galloway — questions
Why is only one wall green?
North-facing and shaded elevations stay damp far longer, so algae establishes there first. Overhanging trees and leaking gutters accelerate it.
How long does a rendering job take?
A typical three-bedroom semi is usually one to two weeks on site including scaffold, preparation, application and finishing. Weather, wall condition and the system chosen all move that.
Do I need planning permission to render my house?
Usually not on a standard house, but you will if the property is listed, in a conservation area, or if rendering would significantly change its appearance. We flag it at survey.
Will you need scaffolding?
For anything above single storey, yes — it is safer and produces a better finish than working off ladders or towers. Scaffold is included and itemised in the quote.
How long before I can paint new render?
Through-coloured systems need no painting at all. Sand and cement should cure for around 28 days before masonry paint goes anywhere near it.
Do you take a deposit?
For most domestic jobs we take a deposit to cover materials and scaffold, with the balance on completion. Terms are set out clearly in the written quote.
Render Cleaning quotes across Dumfries and Galloway
Free survey, honest advice on whether this is the right system, and a fixed written price.