Advance Render Cleaning provides commercial stone, brick and masonry cleaning across England and Wales. Using gentle low-pressure soft washing, we remove algae, moss, lichen and black staining from stonework without the abrasive or high-pressure methods that erode and damage stone. Safe Contractor approved, IPAF accredited and £5m insured, we clean everything from a single frontage to a full commercial portfolio.
What is commercial stone cleaning?
Commercial stone cleaning is the careful removal of biological growth and staining — algae, moss, lichen and black spotting — from the stone, brick and masonry of commercial buildings. We use low-pressure soft washing with biodegradable biocide, which cleans gently, treats the growth at the root and avoids the surface damage caused by sandblasting or high-pressure jetting.
Stone, brick and masonry we clean
Our low-pressure soft wash is suitable for a wide range of commercial surfaces affected by organic soiling, including:
- Natural stone façades and cladding
- Brick and blockwork
- Rendered and painted masonry
- Concrete and reconstituted stone
- Period and listed building exteriors
For biological staining on delicate or historic stone, gentle soft washing is the low-risk choice.
Why not high-pressure or abrasive cleaning?
Sandblasting and high-pressure jetting remove growth but also erode the surface of stone and brick, opening up the material to faster re-soiling and long-term damage. Our low-pressure soft wash is gentle on the substrate, kills the algae and spores that cause staining, and keeps stonework cleaner for longer.
Sectors we work with
We clean commercial stone and masonry across a wide range of sectors, including:
- Offices and business parks
- Retail units and shopping parades
- Schools, colleges and public buildings
- Housing associations and managed residential blocks
- Industrial units and warehouses
- Listed and period commercial buildings
Nationwide coverage & accreditations
Operating from our South Wales base with a London contact point, we clean commercial stone and masonry across England and Wales. Safe Contractor approved, IPAF accredited for work at height, and covered by £5m public liability, with risk assessments and method statements for every site. For rendered buildings, see our commercial render cleaning service.
Soft washing is an alternative| to the traditional way of jet cleaning outside} surfaces. It is a gentle and efficient technique that uses low pressure water to disperse over a mixture combination of cleaning solution and water into the a reach and wash soft bristle brush, this gets rid of grime buildup, algae and mildew.
Over time soft washing is now the preferred safer way to wash both commercial and domestic properties without causing any harm to the building facade whilst attaining superior results.
Absolutely Soft Washing as of today is the most safe method for cleaning stone and render. So much so, that once dry the biocide is pet and child friendly.
Advance Render Cleaning use the very latest in Softwashing gear and all of }our employees are proficient} in the safe use of cleaning solutions and best practices for low level and high level cleans.
Pressures washing and Soft washing are effective ways to wash} your property exterior. However there a some things you must consider when choosing which:
- Pressure washing utilizes highly pressurized water which forcefully removes grime and dirt from the surface that it comes into contact withs. This shows immediate results HOWEVER it will pose any significant}property damage over time. For example, cracks in the render once penetrated by water can freeze and expand, thus causing render to full ‘blow’.
- Soft washing uses low pressure which avoids and potential damage, results can take 24 hours, and the biocide continues to penetrate the bacterial growths.
Our professionals know that softwashing long term attains the safer and longer lasting clean result.
Commercial stone cleaning FAQs
Is soft washing safe for stone and listed buildings?
Yes — low-pressure soft washing is a gentle way to remove algae, moss and black staining from stone and masonry, including period and listed façades. We assess each surface first to confirm the right approach.
Do you clean brick and masonry as well as stone?
Yes — the same low-pressure soft wash cleans brick, blockwork, concrete and rendered masonry affected by organic growth.
Do you work nationwide?
Yes — from our South Wales base we take on commercial stone cleaning across England and Wales.