Commercial Exterior Cleaning Dunstable | Steam Clean, Cladding, Roof

Dunstable's Industrial Estates and Why Exteriors Matter

Dunstable sits at the M1 Junction 11 corridor, five miles north of Luton and right against the Chiltern Downs. The town has a long industrial history - print works, light engineering, and automotive supply to the former Vauxhall plants - and today its commercial estates house a mix of logistics firms, media and broadcast businesses, trade suppliers, and production units. Woodside Industrial Estate off Humphreys Road, Boscombe Road, Grovebury Road, and the estates along Eastern Avenue are the main clusters.

Commercial buildings on these estates pick up the usual M1-corridor combination of diesel soot, brake dust, and airborne grime, plus algae at the base of cladding walls where ground-level moisture collects. Painted metal cladding, roller shutter doors, and horizontal profile panels all age visibly without regular exterior cleaning. A tired facade hurts lettings, costs contract renewals, and puts off potential clients walking in for the first time.

We completed a full exterior steam clean at Woodside Industrial Estate in April 2026 for a media-sector client, restoring four elevations of corrugated grey and horizontal silver cladding plus roller shutters and all windows in a single visit. Every commercial job in Dunstable comes with a free site survey, full RAMS documentation, COSHH data sheets, and a written report with before/after photos. We carry £5 million public liability insurance, our technicians are IPAF and CSCS certified, and we never take upfront deposits.

Commercial metal cladding facade during steam cleaning - Dunstable, Bedfordshire

Commercial Cladding Cleaning in Dunstable

The warehouses and commercial units across Woodside, Boscombe Road, and Grovebury feature profiled metal cladding, horizontal silver sheeting, composite panels, and painted roller shutters. M1 traffic grime combined with ground-level moisture creates a dark algae band along the base of cladding walls. On the horizontal silver panels we often see a dull film that hides the original factory sheen.

For light-soiled commercial units and painted cladding we use hot water steam cleaning at controlled pressure. The heat does the work, which means panel coatings and shutter paint stay safe. For heavier industrial cladding and long-neglected facades we use controlled pressure washing with telescopic poles up to 12 metres, finishing with optional DDAC biocide treatment to slow regrowth for 4 to 5 years. At the recent Dunstable Woodside job we steam cleaned all four elevations plus roller shutters and rinsed every window afterwards - single visit, business stayed open.

Commercial cladding cleaning in Dunstable starts from £800 for small to medium units. Full exterior steam cleans for single-storey commercial buildings typically range from £1,000 to £1,500.

Commercial building with horizontal silver metal cladding after steam cleaning - Dunstable

Commercial warehouse corrugated metal roof after pressure washing

Commercial Roof Cleaning in Dunstable

Flat felt roofs on older commercial premises, corrugated metal on logistics warehouses, and pitched slate or concrete tile on mixed-use buildings - Dunstable has all of them. Moss and lichen collect faster on north-facing slopes, and the Chilterns sit close enough that tree debris builds up in gutters and on low-pitch roofs. Without regular cleaning, organic growth lifts tiles, damages sealant on flat roofs, and traps moisture that shortens roof life.

Corrugated metal roofs get rotary surface cleaning with controlled pressure for streak-free coverage. Flat felt roofs are soft washed at low pressure. Slate and concrete tile get manual moss scraping followed by soft washing and a DDAC biocide finish to inhibit regrowth for 2 to 4 years. For the Partridges warehouse in Desborough we cleaned roof, cladding, and 200+ metres of box guttering over a 3-day commercial job - the same method and team covers Dunstable.

Commercial roof cleaning in Dunstable typically costs £800 to £2,500. Roof type, size, access requirements, and biocide treatment directly affect the price.

Commercial Pressure Washing in Dunstable

Loading bays along Woodside and Boscombe Road take constant HGV traffic, and fuel spills, tyre marks, and diesel residue build up on concrete yards. M1 corridor salt reaches through to local forecourts and car parks. Standard cleaning cannot shift oil and compacted grime, and dirty hardstanding looks worse against a freshly cleaned building than an untouched one.

We use hot water pressure washing for oil, fuel, tyre marks, chewing gum, moss, and algae on concrete, tarmac, and block paving. Large flat areas get surface-mounted rotary cleaners for even coverage. Where it makes sense we clean cladding, render, and brick from ground level using telescopic poles with controlled pressure.

Car park and yard pressure washing starts from £500. Larger commercial hardstanding and multi-surface jobs are quoted after a free site survey.

ECS van and professional cleaning equipment set up at commercial premises

Multi-wing commercial building with cleaned slate roof and gutters

Commercial Gutter Cleaning in Dunstable

Box gutters on warehouse roofs, standard guttering on industrial units, valley gutters on older mixed-use buildings - all of them need annual clearance. When commercial gutters block, water overflows onto facades, seeps into stock and equipment, and damages roof edges and fascia. The repair bill always dwarfs the cost of regular maintenance. Dunstable's position next to the Chiltern Downs means tree debris, leaves, and windblown grit build up faster than on open urban sites.

At the Partridges warehouse in Desborough we cleared 200+ metres of box box guttering packed with compacted dirt as part of a 3-day commercial clean. We flush, clear, and inspect all gutters and downpipes, and any damage or maintenance issues go into the written job report.

Commercial gutter clearance starts from £300. Most commercial exterior cleaning contracts include full gutter maintenance as part of the package.

Facade and Frontage Cleaning in Dunstable

High Street retail in Dunstable town centre, the Quadrant Shopping Centre, professional offices along West Street, and commercial premises on Church Street all rely on presentable frontages. Weathered render, stained brick, algae on low-level walls, and streaked signage all put off walk-in customers and hurt lease values.

Render is restored with low-pressure soft washing and biodegradable cleaning solution. Brick gets controlled pressure washing. Glass is cleaned streak-free with pure water fed-pole systems, at any height. A complete frontage service covers signage, canopies, entrance areas, pavement wash-down, and communal walkways. We work around your trading hours - weekends, evenings, and early starts are all standard.

Shop front and small facade cleaning starts from £300 to £600. Multi-storey office facades and retail parade contracts are quoted after a free site survey.

Commercial office building facade and frontage after professional cleaning

Commercial solar panel array on warehouse roof after pure water cleaning - Partridges, Desborough

Commercial Solar Panel Cleaning in Dunstable

Rooftop solar arrays on distribution centres and warehouses across Dunstable are common now, especially on the newer logistics units near M1 Junction 11. Panel output drops with road dust, bird droppings, and the fine particulate haze from the motorway - dirty arrays lose 20% to 30% efficiency, and on a large commercial array that is thousands of pounds of lost generation every year.

We use pure water fed-pole systems for commercial solar panels. No chemicals - chemical cleaners can damage panel coatings and void manufacturer warranties. At Partridges in Desborough our 3-day commercial clean covered the solar panel array along with roof, cladding, and gutters; one client on a similar job measured a 30% generation increase over identical weather days before and after cleaning. Every job comes with a written report confirming the clean.

Commercial solar panel cleaning is quoted per array size. Most efficient when combined with roof and cladding cleaning in a single visit.

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Recent Commercial Project in Dunstable

Direct evidence from a completed commercial exterior clean in Dunstable. The same team, equipment, and documentation standards apply to every commercial job we take on in the LU5 and LU6 area.

Commercial metal cladding before steam cleaning - algae and staining at base of wall, Dunstable

Before - Woodside Industrial Estate, Dunstable

Corrugated dark-grey metal cladding at the base of the building with a visible algae band and atmospheric grime. Roller shutters dulled by years of weathering. Ground-level moisture and splashback had built up a dark film across the lower metre of every elevation.

After - Full Exterior Steam Clean

All four elevations restored in a single visit with hot water steam cleaning at controlled pressure. Roller shutters, door frames, and horizontal silver cladding back to factory finish. Every window rinsed on completion so the glazing was left clean, not streaky. Business inside the unit kept trading throughout.

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What Every Commercial Client Receives

Commercial exterior cleaning involves documentation, insurance, and scheduling requirements that go beyond residential work. Here is what comes as standard on every Dunstable commercial job.

RAMS Documentation

Full Risk Assessments and Method Statements prepared before we arrive on site. Covers access methods, equipment, chemicals, weather conditions, and any site-specific risks. Sent to the facilities manager or site contact for sign-off before we start.

COSHH Data Sheets

Chemical safety data sheets for every product used on site. DDAC-based biocides for regrowth control, biodegradable cleaning solutions for soft washing. Full safety paperwork accompanies all products.

Written Reports & Photography

Before-and-after photos of every elevation. Written report details the work done, products used, and any issues we spotted during the clean - clogged gutters, cracked cladding, damaged flashing, or sealant breakdown.

£5 Million Public Liability Insurance

Full £5 million public liability insurance. Certificates included in the RAMS pack. All operatives working at height hold IPAF and CSCS certifications.

Flexible Scheduling

Weekend work, evenings, and out-of-hours scheduling are standard. We plan access and timing with your site manager and keep disruption minimal. Steam cleaning is particularly well suited to occupied buildings because there is low water volume and minimal chemical overspray.

No Deposits, Pay When Satisfied

We survey every surface on site and hand over a detailed written estimate. No vague phone quotes, no upfront deposits, no hidden extras. You pay only once the job is complete and you are happy with the result.

Wider Commercial Portfolio

Beyond the Dunstable project, our commercial portfolio covers large-scale cleaning contracts across the region. Dunstable clients get the same standards, documentation, and team.

AJB Group warehouse cladding before cleaning - 20 years of algae and weathering

AJB Group Warehouse, Corby

40,000 sq ft of warehouse cladding not cleaned in over 20 years. In just 3 days the full exterior was restored using controlled pressure washing and soft washing, finished with DDAC biocide to inhibit regrowth. The client booked a second facility on the strength of the first job.

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Farmfoods supermarket roof and cladding cleaning with MEWP cherry picker access

Farmfoods Supermarket, Plymouth

Full commercial exterior - corrugated metal roof, all cladding elevations, canopy, shop frontage, and surrounding hardstanding. MEWP cherry picker access for roof-level work. Store stayed open during the clean with no impact on trading hours.

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“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. I fully recommend Pete and his team, very professional and work extremely hard until you are completely satisfied.”

Amarjit Binji - AJB Group, Corby

What Commercial Clients Say

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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

“Peter from Exterior Cleaning Solutions comes highly recommended for large commercial renovation projects. He demonstrated remarkable speed and delivered a truly spectacular result.”

Jamie Warr - Google Review

“Peter cleaned and painted our building. Throughout the process he was prompt and polite and kept me well informed of the progress.”

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Industrial Estates & Areas We Cover in Dunstable

We accept cleaning job requests for all commercial and industrial areas throughout Dunstable, Houghton Regis, and the LU5 and LU6 postcode districts.

LU5

Woodside Industrial Estate: Off Humphreys Road, one of the main commercial clusters in Dunstable. Light industrial, media, logistics, and trade units with metal cladding facades, roller shutter loading bays, and horizontal silver cladding on newer premises. Direct project completed here in April 2026.

LU5

Boscombe Road & Grovebury Road: Established industrial estates on the north side of the town with engineering works, distribution centres, trade suppliers, and warehouse units. Older cladding, loading bays, and concrete yards that benefit from regular hot water pressure washing.

LU6

Eastern Avenue & Chiltern Park: Mixed commercial and light industrial along the eastern approach to the town. Modern composite-clad units, small warehouses, and vehicle-focused businesses with cladding and hardstanding cleaning requirements.

LU5

Houghton Regis Industrial Area: Adjacent to Dunstable, this cluster includes distribution warehouses, trade counter units, and the M1 Junction 11a development area. High-traffic hardstanding, large cladding elevations, and rooftop solar arrays are typical.

LU6

Dunstable Town Centre & The Quadrant: Retail frontages, restaurants, offices, and commercial premises in the High Street North and South, The Quadrant Shopping Centre, Church Street, and West Street. Facade, signage, and pavement cleaning for town centre businesses.

LU5

M1 Junction 11 Corridor: Logistics and distribution premises along the motorway corridor between Dunstable, Houghton Regis, and Luton. Large warehouse cladding, roof, and solar panel cleaning, often combined with gutter maintenance.

Nearby Areas We Also Serve

Commercial clients throughout Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, and the wider M1 corridor can count on us. Our portfolio comprises commercial projects in Corby (AJB Group), Desborough (Partridges), Northampton, Oxford, Plymouth, and now Dunstable.

Frequently Asked Questions - Commercial Cleaning in Dunstable

How much does commercial exterior cleaning cost in Dunstable?

A full exterior steam clean of a small commercial unit starts from £1,000 to £1,500. Medium warehouses and industrial units range from £1,500 to £3,000. Shop fronts and small facades start from £300 to £600. We need to run a free site survey before quoting large facilities and multi-building contracts. The price will depend on the building size, access, and surface condition. You pay what we quote - no upfront deposits, no hidden extras.

Do you cover Woodside Industrial Estate and the wider LU5 area?

Yes. We have completed commercial exterior cleaning at Woodside Industrial Estate in April 2026, steam cleaning a full building exterior and all windows for a media sector client. We cover all commercial and industrial premises across LU5 and LU6, including Boscombe Road, Grovebury Road, Eastern Avenue, and the Chiltern Park area. We also serve businesses in Houghton Regis, Leighton Buzzard, and neighbouring parts of Bedfordshire. No additional travel charges.

Do you provide RAMS documentation for commercial jobs in Dunstable?

Yes. Every commercial job starts with a full Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) pack prepared before we arrive on site. We accompany the chemicals used with COSHH data sheets and provide a written report with before/after photos plus any maintenance issues we spot during the clean. The RAMS pack also includes our insurance and certification details.

What cleaning method do you use on commercial metal cladding?

Hot water steam cleaning for painted and profiled metal cladding, roller shutters, and light commercial facades - the heat breaks down algae and atmospheric soiling without needing aggressive pressure. For heavier industrial cladding and large warehouse facades, we use controlled pressure washing with telescopic poles up to 12 metres, followed by an optional DDAC biocide treatment to slow regrowth for 4 to 5 years. We pick the method based on the surface, not one-size-fits-all.

What access methods do you use for tall warehouse cladding?

Telescopic poles reach up to 12 metres from ground level for standard cladding. For higher elevations we use MEWP cherry picker access, and scaffold towers where the job calls for it. All operatives working at height are IPAF and CSCS certified. The access method is included in the RAMS pack.

Can you clean around our trading hours?

Yes. Weekend work, evenings, and out-of-hours scheduling are standard for commercial clients. Steam cleaning is particularly well suited to occupied buildings because there is minimal chemical overspray and low water volume. At our recent Dunstable job, the business inside the unit kept trading as normal throughout the clean.

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Commercial Exterior Cleaning in Dunstable