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Exterior cleaning · UK-wide

Render Cleaning & Softwashing

Bright render again, without the damage of a pressure washer.

In short: Remove algae, lichen and black staining from render without damaging it. Available across the UK with a free survey, fixed pricing and a written method statement.

Modern residential apartment block
Softwash safeRender, cladding & roofs
IPAF & PASMATrained access teams
Own cherry pickersNo hire delays
Run-off controlledKept out of surface drains
SPA passportFuel forecourt trained
NationwideEngland, Scotland, Wales & NI
Overview

Render Cleaning & Softwashing by Prestige FM.

Green algae, black mould and orange lichen are the most common reasons render looks dirty, and they grow back fast if they are only blasted off. Softwashing applies a biodegradable biocide at low pressure that kills the growth at the root, then rinses it away.

The method is safe for K-Rend, silicone, acrylic, monocouche and painted render, and the treatment keeps working for months after the clean. It is ideal for residential blocks, schools, offices and any building where render was chosen to look clean and bright.

Clad commercial building façade
What’s included

Every detail, specified.

A typical render cleaning & softwashing specification, tailored to your site after survey.

  • Algae, mould and lichen removal
  • Black and green staining treated
  • Silicone and K-Rend systems
  • Monocouche and acrylic render
  • Painted masonry
  • Residual biocide to slow regrowth
  • Window frames and sills rinsed
  • Protective coating on request

Methods & equipment

Softwash biocideLow-pressure rinsePure-water finishAccess by pole, PASMA tower or our own cherry pickers

Frequency options

Every 1–3 yearsAnnually in shaded or coastal sitesOne-off restoration

Ideal for

Residential blocksSchoolsOfficesCare homesNew-build developmentsHousing associations

Not sure which method your building needs? Compare methods

How it works

From survey to spotless.

Free survey

We check surfaces, access, drainage and any heritage or warranty constraints.

Method & RAMS

The right method for each surface, a fixed price and a written method statement.

Clean

Trained operatives work out of hours where needed, with the area made safe.

Report

Before and after photos and any defects noted, then the next visit scheduled.

Standards

Safe, compliant, accountable.

RAMS for every jobSite-specific risk assessment and method statement before work starts.
Safe work at heightIPAF-trained cherry picker operators and PASMA-trained tower teams.
Wash water controlledRun-off kept out of surface water drains and recovered where required.
Biodegradable productsSoftwash and detergents chosen to protect planting and watercourses.
Fully insuredPublic and employer’s liability for exterior and high-level work.
Photo reportingBefore and after images, plus defects noted for your records.
Out of hoursEarly mornings, evenings and weekends to avoid disruption.
SPA passport holdersTeams hold the SPA Petrol Retail Contractors Safety Passport for fuel forecourt work.

Render Cleaning & Softwashing FAQs

Why not just pressure wash render?
High pressure can blow out render, damage through-colour finishes and force water into the wall. It also leaves spores behind, so growth returns quickly. Softwashing kills the growth and protects the surface.
How long does softwashed render stay clean?
Typically one to three years, depending on shade, trees and exposure. The biocide keeps working after the clean, and some staining continues to fade over the following weeks.
Is softwashing safe for plants and people?
We use biodegradable products, protect planting and pre-wet sensitive areas, and keep people away from the working zone until it has been rinsed.
Do you provide render cleaning & softwashing across the UK?
Yes. Prestige FM provides render cleaning & softwashing nationwide, including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Cardiff and Belfast, with one contract for multi-site clients.
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Phone0800 471 4792
Freephone · 24/7 emergency call-outs
Office hoursMonday–Friday, 9:00am–5:00pm
Cleaning is carried out at times to suit your site, including early mornings, evenings and weekends.
CoverageNationwide: England, Scotland, Wales & Northern Ireland
Registered officeGround Floor, 456 Shaftmoor Lane, Hall Green, Birmingham B28 8SZ
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