services

building clean
Have your home or building soft washed using low pressure, enviornmentally friendly detergents.
Processes
Cleaning of hard surfaces such as external concretes, paths, balconies, fences & walls. Removal of moss, mould & lichen.
Salt spray removal
Effective removal of salt spray from your buildings exterior.
pre-paint clean
Are you considering exterior re-painting? The secret to a long lasting paint finish is in the preparation.

soft wash Home / building clean

New Zealand’s climate is a harsh environment for the exterior cladding of your home. Over time weather, mould and pollution cause a build-up of grime and dirt. Major paint manufacturer’s recommend exterior house cladding is washed at least once a year to extend the protective shield the paint provides.

Soft washing is the kindest and safest way to clean your home or building exterior.

  • I use a high volume, low pressure rinse to soak and loosen dirt and grime.
  • I apply a house wash detergent and let it do its work. If your house has wooden joinery around windows and doors, I hand brush these areas in order to minimise water seepage.
  • All of the windows, where accessible, are brush washed for that added clean.
  • Finally, I use a high volume, low pressure soft wash to clean and remove the grime and dirt leaving a spotless finish.

Processes

Moss, mould & lichen Moss builds up on paths and can be dangerous when wet. I pressure wash this build-up away and, although I can’t make the surface new again, it can certainly be made clean and safe for the wetter months. External concrete, paths, balconies, decking, fencing & walls Hard surfaces respond well to pressure washing and will get your exterior looking its best. Garden furniture wash I can soft wash or pressure wash your outdoor furniture depending on the degree of soiling. When washing wooden outdoor furniture, I recommend that it be recoated with a suitable preservative product.

salt spray removal

Being coastal as we are here in the Bay of Plenty, salt spray is an issue and it carries a long way. In time, if left on the building exterior, corrosion on aluminium joinery, roofing materials and degeneration of the paintwork start to happen and the life of the protective coating is reduced.
I can effectively remove the build-up of salt spray and help to extend the life of your building’s exterior.

pre-paint clean

The secret to a long lasting paint finish is in the preparation.
I use my trusted four-step process for paint preparation:
1. First, I use a high-volume rinse to soak and loosen dirt and grime.
2. Next, I apply a house wash detergent and let it work on the grime.
3. After a good soak time I brush wash the accessible windows
4. Finally, a higher pressure rinse is used to wash away the grime, dirt and loose paint. I use quality equipment to ensure access to all the hard-to-reach places.
My pre-paint wash should not be regarded as the total preparation.
Normal good trade practice for pre-paint work such as sanding and scraping may still be needed prior to painting.