Cladding cleaning with fascia and soffits included. PASMA and IPAF accredited. Serving commercial and residential properties across London, Surrey and the South East.
At Prestige External Cleaning, we’ve been cleaning cladding for commercial and residential properties since 2010. We work with clients including the London Fire Brigade, the NHS and Amazon.
Although cladding provides an attractive exterior appearance, it also plays an important role in protecting your building’s structure. Over time, cladding can become susceptible to dirt, grime, algae, moss and pollution buildup, resulting in staining and a dull, discoloured surface. Left uncleaned, this buildup can impact the insulation of your cladding, making it less energy-efficient and increasing your heating bills. In the worst cases, it can also lead to water damage, corrosion, and premature wear of your cladding’s surface, which could have been avoided with regular cleaning.
Our cladding cleaning service removes dirt, grime, algae and stubborn stains to restore both the appearance and protective function of your cladding. We clean all types, including composite, wood, uPVC, and metal, using a safe and effective steam-cleaning method.
Our equipment, which includes access platforms, cherry pickers, rope access, and telescopic poles, enables us to clean buildings of any size or height.
As part of our cladding cleaning service, we will also clean and restore your fascia and soffits to ensure a consistent, clean finish across the entire exterior of your property.
Our equipment includes cherry pickers, rope access, and telescopic poles, allowing us to clean buildings that other companies can't reach.
We work around your business hours and cordon off areas safely, so you can stay open while we clean.
We’re proud to work with clients including the London Fire Brigade, the NHS and Amazon.
Our team are all health and safety accredited, and at Prestige External Cleaning we also hold PASMA, Safe Contractor and IPAF accreditation so you can rest assured you're using a trusted and reliable company for your cladding cleaning.
With over 1,000 happily satisfied customers, we’ve built a reputation for reliable, high-quality cladding cleaning across London, Surrey and the South East.
Our team are PASMA, Safe Contractor and IPAF accredited – so you can trust your property is in safe hands.
We inspect the surface to determine what material your cladding is made from, so we can tailor our cleaning approach. We also look for any areas that need more thorough cleaning, as well as any cracks or damage you may not have noticed.
We cordon off the area to protect pedestrians and vehicles, and use protective sheeting on surrounding plants and bushes to prevent cleaning products from turning them brown. We also patch test on the least visible part of the surface to ensure our cleaning solutions won’t cause any damage.
Steam cleaning is our preferred method for render cleaning, removing dirt, moss, mould, traffic film, stains, and salt deposits. Our equipment, including cherry pickers and water-fed poles, allows us to reach every area for a thorough clean.
We use chemical treatments to break down organic growth and pollution staining for a deeper clean. These are mixed to the right strength for your cladding material to avoid surface damage. After treatment, we rinse thoroughly to ensure no residue is left on the surface.
We carry out a final inspection to ensure there are no patches or marks left on the surface. We also provide maintenance advice and let you know about any issues you may not have noticed, so you can address them.
Steam cleaning uses low-pressure, high-temperature steam to prise contaminants from the surface, killing spores to prevent regrowth. It uses less water and is gentler than pressure washing, helping avoid damage. This method works well for delicate surfaces and heritage buildings with ornate detailing.
A water-fed pole system pumps purified water through a telescopic pole with a brush attachment, allowing us to clean high-level cladding safely from the ground. This method is ideal for taller buildings where access is difficult.
Soft washing combines low-pressure water with environmentally friendly cleaning solutions to remove dirt, algae, grease and oil without damaging the surface. It's suitable for most types of cladding and is ideal for painted or powder-coated cladding, delicate surfaces and organic growth. It works particularly well on metal cladding using pH-neutral cleaners to avoid damage to its protective coating.
When dirt and dust accumulate on your cladding, it can make your building look poorly maintained and give a negative first impression. Over time, the buildup leads to moisture retention, encouraging moss and algae growth. Dirt and grime can also bond to the surface, causing staining that requires a deeper clean to remove.
Algae, moss, mould and lichen absorb and retain water on the surface of your cladding. This creates damp, which causes surface erosion and breaks down the protective coating. Left to grow, they can penetrate the surface, causing deep staining that is difficult to remove.
Bird droppings are highly acidic and can cause permanent staining if left too long. The uric acid penetrates deeply into porous surfaces, potentially causing permanent damage. Bird droppings also carry bacteria and parasites, so removing them promptly reduces health risks, particularly in public areas or buildings that handle food, such as manufacturing plants.
If your property is close to a city centre or motorway, your cladding gets exposed to vehicle exhaust emissions, tyre and brake dust and oil residue, also known as traffic film. This creates a stubborn, greasy residue that bonds firmly to the surface and often requires specialist cleaning products to remove.
Buildings in coastal areas or near roads that are gritted in winter can be affected by salt deposits from sea spray or road salt. The salt absorbs water, causing the cladding to retain moisture, which encourages rust to form. This primarily affects metal cladding such as aluminium and steel.
Keeping your cladding clean ensures your building looks well-maintained to visitors and potential customers. For commercial properties, this helps make a positive first impression and reflects well on your business.
Regular cleaning prevents damage from dirt buildup, pollution staining and, on metal cladding, corrosion. This extends your cladding's lifespan and helps prevent future repairs. It's ideal for painted or powder-coated cladding, delicate surfaces and organic growth. It works particularly well on metal cladding using pH-neutral cleaners to avoid damage to its protective coating.
Cladding acts as a thermal barrier, helping maintain a consistent temperature and improving energy efficiency. Keeping it clean ensures it performs as intended, saving on energy costs.
Some cladding manufacturers require regular cleaning to keep your warranty valid. If you don't keep to the cleaning schedule, it could affect any future claims.
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Everything you need to know before booking your exterior clean.
Whilst we can’t guarantee that every stain will be removed, we use the most efficient techniques for your patio type, combined with our eco-friendly cleaners, to achieve results you’re happy with.
We clean all types of cladding, including fibre cement, composite, wood, stone, uPVC, brick, metal, tile, glass, vinyl, ACM, PVC and powder-coated aluminium.
In most cases, yes. Our cleaning process removes dirt, staining and organic growth to restore your cladding’s appearance. If there’s more serious damage, such as corrosion or surface wear, we’ll let you know during our initial assessment.
Yes, we offer commercial shutter cleaning as an additional service. If you’d like your shutters cleaned alongside your cladding, let us know when requesting a quote and we’ll include it in your pricing.
