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Cladding & Facade Cleaning

Professional cladding and facade cleaning for commercial and residential properties. Warehouses, office buildings, retail frontages, and homes. Telescopic pole access up to 12 metres. MEWP for taller buildings. No upfront deposits.

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How Cladding Cleaning Works

Cladding cleaning must be done using the appropriate method for each material. Surface finishes vary widely across warehouse metal cladding, office aluminium panels, retail UPVC frontages, and residential composite. If the pressure or cleaning solution is wrong, cleaning will cause irreversible damage.

Our standard strategy: we start by applying a controlled solution of sodium hypochlorite to the entire facade, then allow dwelling time to break down organic growth and surface contamination. To remove residues and improve appearance right away, we finish with a light rinse of the surface. For robust materials (unpainted metal, corrugated sheets, fibre cement), we use controlled pressure. We use low-pressure soft washing on delicate panels like painted metal, UPVC, timber, or composite. For large commercial facades and elevations up to 12 metres, we use extendable telescopic poles from ground level.

We follow cleaning with applying a DDAC biocide treatment across the entire surface. This will prevent the regrowth of algae, moss, and bacteria as it adheres to the panels and activates every time it rains. This step provides protection for 4-5 years. When biocide isn't used, algae will regrow within 6-12 months on north-facing elevations.

Commercial cladding cleaning prices start from £400. Residential from £300. Call 07307 358765 for a free estimate.

Warehouse cladding jet wash from cherry picker - Partridges, Kettering area

“AJB Group, commercial building full exterior cleaning, 40,000 sq ft. The building hadn't been cleaned for over 20 years and after Exterior Cleaning Solutions had finished it looked brand new. Very professional and work extremely hard until you are completely satisfied.”

Amarjit Binji, AJB Group - Corby
MEWP access for warehouse cladding cleaning - Partridges, Desborough

Facade Cleaning

Facade cleaning and cladding cleaning are, in fact, the same process - cleaning the exterior panels of a building. In the cleaning industry, both terms are used interchangeably. The strategy is the same whether it's cleaning the metal cladding of a warehouse or the aluminium facade panels of an office block: the professionals examine the material, select the adequate method, clean, and apply the biocide treatment.

From small shop fronts to 40,000 sq ft industrial warehouses, we have cleaned various commercial facades. The AJB Group facility in Corby presented a metal cladding. After not being cleaned for more than 20 years, we cleaned and restored it to its original appearance in just 3 days. Using MEWP access, we needed just 3 days to clean the cladding, roof, gutters, and solar panels at Partridges warehouse in Desborough.

We clean metal facades with controlled pressure with extendable telescopic poles for elevations up to 12 metres. MEWP (cherry picker) access is used for anything taller than that. We are IPAF certified. External facade cleaning pricing starts from £400 for a small commercial frontage.

Cladding Cleaning Results

Commercial unit - facade and car park cleaning. Sodium hypochlorite soft wash with dwell time, light rinse, then DDAC biocide treatment to inhibit re-growth for a long time. £650 for full facade and car park.

Commercial unit metal cladding before cleaning - staining and dirt visible
Commercial unit metal cladding after cleaning - restored to clean finish

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Types of Cladding We Clean

Metal & Aluminium Cladding

Metal and aluminium panels are the most widespread cladding on UK commercial buildings - warehouses, distribution centres, retail units, and offices. They collect atmospheric pollution, oxidation, and algae, especially on profiled (corrugated) panels where dirt deposits in the ridges. For even coverage, we use controlled pressure with rotary surface cleaners, then apply a DDAC biocide treatment. At the AJB Group warehouse in Corby, we've cleaned 40,000 sq ft of metal cladding - after not being cleaned for more than two decades, the building looked like new.

UPVC & Composite Cladding

UPVC and composite panels can only be cleaned with soft washing - never high pressure. Excessive pressure can bend the material, and seals may be breached, allowing water to seep in behind the panels. Using low-pressure, we apply a bleach-based solution that kills algae without damaging the surface. UPVC and composite cladding cleaning brings back the original colour and finish. Prices start from £300 for a typical elevation.

Timber Cladding

Due to the UK climate, green algae and lichens quickly deposit on timber cladding. To avoid bleaching the natural wood tone, we employ gentle, soft washing. Plus, the chemical concentration is reduced. The biocide treatment after cleaning will protect the timber surface from regrowth. To ensure the cleaning solution won't alter the wood stain or finish, we start by testing an inconspicuous area.

Render Panels & Fibre Cement

We clean rendered cladding panels and fibre cement boards with the same soft washing method we use on all render surfaces - low pressure, bleach-based solution, DDAC biocide. Visit our dedicated render cleaning page for further information on render cleaning techniques, algae types, and K-Rend/monocouche particularities.

Technician cleaning warehouse cladding with extendable pole - AJB Group, Corby

Telescopic Pole Access

To clean from ground level, we clean cladding up to approximately 12 metres (roughly 3-4 storeys) with extendable telescopic poles. There's no need for cherry pickers, scaffolding, or ladders to reach the full elevation, because the pole features a soft brush head and low-pressure water/chemical feed.

Telescopic pole cleaning is faster and more affordable than platform access. Plus, it's less disruptive. We don't need to set up or take down any equipment, don't have to erect any scaffolding, or block the driveways with the cherry picker. We can complete residential jobs in just one day.

Metal panels Aluminium UPVC Composite Timber Fibre cement Render panels Corrugated Flat panels Profiled sheets

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Professional Cladding Cleaning Service

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Right Method for Every Panel

After identifying the cladding material and assessing its condition, we select the appropriate pressure and chemical concentration. Taking the one-size-fits-all cleaning strategy isn't effective. We will use soft washing for UPVC and composite panels, controlled pressure for metal panels, and a gentle treatment for timber panels - there's a specific strategy for each panel type.

Access at Any Height

We use telescopic poles for elevations up to 12 metres. For taller buildings, we employ MEWP (cherry picker) and scaffold towers whenever necessary. We are IPAF and CSCS certified for all powered access platforms. We carry £5M public liability insurance on every job.

Transparent Pricing

Free site survey and a detailed, transparent estimate on the same day. Small sections from £300. Full house from £500. Cleaning both the roof and cladding starts from £700. You pay what we estimate.

Results That Last

As standard, we include in every cladding cleaning the DDAC biocide treatment - it inhibits regrowth for 4-5 years. Algae will return within months on sheltered elevations if we don't apply the biocide. However, the cladding will remain clean for years if we also apply the biocide.

For commercial and industrial cladding cleaning (warehouses, factories, retail), see our commercial exterior cleaning service.

Cladding Cleaning Reviews

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“Very professional and neat plus tidy job completed. We were kept informed of progress throughout with photo ID at each stage. Would not hesitate to recommend for any requirement - from smaller domestic to large commercial cleaning projects.”

Mark Partridge, Partridges - Desborough

“Exterior Cleaning Solutions did a fantastic job on my commercial unit. They handled the exterior and cladding with real efficiency, and the building looked incredible afterwards. They even cleaned the roof thoroughly - these guys know exactly what they're doing.”

Oliver Coughlan - Commercial unit

“Very professional, he described the work he was going to achieve, also gave me options. His customer service was outstanding. I would highly recommend his service to which I would use again in the future.”

Mandy Woodend

“The before and after photos show the results. Thanks to Pete and his team's hard work.”

Colin Dyson

Frequently Asked Questions

Every 3-5 years for most residential properties. Algae deposits on north-facing and sheltered elevations more quickly, so cleaning is necessary more frequently. We follow the cleaning with a DDAC biocide treatment that inhibits regrowth for 4-5 years. Therefore, the interval between cleanings increases significantly. For commercial properties in high-pollution or industrial areas, cleaning may be necessary every 1-2 years.

Yes. We clean metal cladding, aluminium panels, UPVC, composite, timber, render panels, and fibre cement. Based on the material, we choose the pressure setting and cleaning solution. Our methods won't damage the surface finish - delicate materials benefit from soft washing, while robust ones will be cleaned with controlled pressure.

Facade cleaning doesn't differ from cladding cleaning - the process is the same, only the terms are different. They are both about cleaning the exterior surface panels of a building. In the UK, "cladding cleaning" is typically used for residential jobs, while "facade cleaning" is typically used for commercial projects. Using the same procedures, we provide both of them.

For a small section, residential cladding cleaning prices start from around £300. For a full house with cladding on all elevations, the prices range from £500 to £900. Commercial unit facade cleaning costs around £650. Cleaning the roof and cladding in the same job costs from £700. It's cheaper, because the equipment is set up just once. We can conduct a free site survey and provide an estimate after assessing the surfaces and their condition.

Yes. To clean cladding up to about 12 metres from ground level, we use extendable telescopic poles - we won't need any scaffolding or cherry picker. It's faster, cheaper, and our access equipment won't cause any disruption. We will use MEWP (cherry picker) or scaffold tower access for anything higher than that. For powered access platforms, you can relax knowing that we're IPAF certified.

No. On UPVC and composite cladding, we only use soft washing at low pressure. It's not the pressure cleaning, but the cleaning solution. High-pressure jets will warp UPVC panels and push water behind seals. Our soft washing won't damage the panel finish, but it will kill algae at the root level. After our cleaning, the UPVC will look like new.

Where We Work

We are based in Northampton, but we are willing to travel up to 90 minutes for cladding cleaning jobs.

Northampton Corby Kettering Wellingborough Daventry Towcester Rushden Desborough Raunds Brackley Oundle Rothwell Milton Keynes Bedford Luton Dunstable Peterborough Oxford Banbury Rugby Olney Brixworth Earls Barton Market Harborough

For our Northampton residential service with full postcode coverage, see Exterior Cleaning in Northampton.

For commercial and industrial cladding cleaning, see Industrial Cladding & Metal Facade Cleaning.

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