Render cleaning guides
Straight answers on cost, methods and what to expect.
How much does render cleaning cost in the UK? (2026 guide)
Typical 2026 UK prices for cleaning silicone, monocouche and painted render, plus protective treatments and what pushes the price up or down.
Why is my render going green? Causes and how to fix it
What causes green, black and orange staining on render, why silicone render still goes green, and how to clean it and slow it coming back.
Can you pressure wash render? Safer ways to clean it
Why pressure washing render is risky, which render types are most vulnerable, and the low-pressure methods professionals use instead.
How to choose a render cleaning company: questions to ask and red flags
What to check before hiring someone to clean your render: methods, products, access, what a good quote includes and the warning signs to avoid.
What type of render do I have? How to identify it before cleaning
How to tell silicone, monocouche, acrylic, sand-and-cement, pebbledash and Tyrolean render apart, and why it matters for cleaning.
Clean, repaint or re-render? Choosing the right fix for tired render
How to decide whether dirty or discoloured render needs cleaning, repainting, a coloured coating or full re-rendering, with typical UK costs.
Render cleaning: how long it takes and what to expect on the day
What happens on a render cleaning job, how long it takes, how to prepare, weather conditions needed and how the walls look straight after and weeks later.
How to keep render clean: maintenance and aftercare guide
How often render needs cleaning, simple ways to slow algae coming back, the best time of year to clean, and a yearly maintenance checklist.