External & Facade Cleaning

Urban Cleaning provides professional external and facade cleaning services for commercial buildings, office blocks, industrial premises, retail parks, and residential developments across Bristol, Bath and the South West. Over time, exterior surfaces accumulate pollution deposits, algae, moss, lichens, and biological staining that degrade the appearance of a building and, if left untreated, can accelerate surface deterioration. Our specialist cleaning restores facades to their original appearance and protects the building envelope.

External Cleaning Methods We Use

We select the appropriate cleaning method for each surface type and level of soiling:

• Soft washing, low-pressure cleaning with specialist biocidal treatments for delicate surfaces including render, painted masonry, cladding panels, and EIFS
• High-pressure hot water jetting, for robust surfaces including brick, block paving, concrete, and tarmac
• Steam cleaning, for listed buildings, historic stonework, and sensitive surfaces where high pressure would cause damage
• Doff and Torc systems, gentle, superheated steam and fine abrasive systems for heritage masonry and carved stonework
• Graffiti removal, chemical and pressure treatments to remove paint, marker, and etching from most surface types

What We Clean

• Brick and stone facades
• Rendered and painted exteriors
• Cladding (aluminium, timber, composite, and UPVC)
• Canopies, canopy soffits, and entrance porticos
• Car parks, loading bays, and hardstanding areas
• Gutters, downpipes, and fascias
• Signage and external lighting

Working at Height

All our operatives working at height are IPAF and PASMA certified. We carry out full risk assessments before any elevated working and provide method statements on request. For multi-storey buildings we work from cherry pickers, scissor lifts, or water-fed poles.

Planned vs Reactive External Cleaning

Many of our clients set up a planned maintenance programme for their external surfaces. This typically involves a thorough deep clean once or twice a year, with interim soft-wash treatments to control biological regrowth and maintain appearance between cleans. A planned approach is more cost-effective over time than reactive cleans, which are usually needed when staining or deterioration has progressed to the point of urgency.

We work with property managers, facilities teams, and building owners to design a maintenance schedule that fits the building's needs and their budget.

Why External Cleaning Matters

Buildings in the Bristol and Bath area face particular challenges: the climate is damp, which encourages algae and moss growth, and older stone buildings in Bath are especially susceptible to biological staining and pollution deposits. Leaving these untreated doesn't just look bad: it can cause surface erosion, damp penetration, and in the case of historic stonework, irreversible damage.

Regular external cleaning is also important for commercial properties where presentation directly affects how customers and clients perceive your business.

Why Choose Urban Cleaning for External and Facade Cleaning?

• IPAF and PASMA certified operatives for all elevated work
• Full public liability and employer's liability insurance
• Risk assessments and method statements provided as standard
• Experience with heritage and listed buildings across Bristol and Bath
• Access to specialist equipment including cherry pickers, scissor lifts, and high-reach water-fed poles

Get in touch for a survey and quotation for any external or facade cleaning project in Bristol, Bath or the wider South West.