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Straightforward guidance on exterior cleaning, surface care and protecting the character of your Yorkshire home or business.
Blocked flat-roof gutter filled with organic and roofing debris before cleaning in Otley.

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When was the last time you had your gutters cleaned? If it’s been a while, or if you’ve never had them cleaned at all, it’s time to consider the importance

Freshly sealed black pattern-imprinted concrete driveway with a wet-look finish in Leeds, West Yorkshire.

Re-sealing Imprinted Concrete

Imprinted Concrete ( also called patterned or stamped concrete) looks fabulous when installed. Part of this initial process is applying a sealer to both protect and enhance the surface. While it is proven to be hard wearing and long lasting, it obviously requires looking after. Re-sealing Imprinted Concrete is essential maintenance and will revitalise your […]

A wide, clean residential driveway with red-brown and charcoal concrete blocks laid in a herringbone pattern outside a stone-built garage.

Maintaining a Block Paved Drive

Have you spent hours , maybe over months or years – Maintaining a Block Paved Drive ? Maybe you had pleasing results at first. But then as weeks and months went by the weeds , algae and even moss start to re-appear. The sand in the joints seems to turn into mud. This can be […]

An operative cleaning gutters at roof level from a cherry picker beside a multi-storey stone building.

High Level Gutter Cleaning

High-Level Gutter Cleaning is an essential service that is vital for the well-being of a building. If the rainwater does not flow where it’s designed to – it will find its way somewhere else. This usually results in problems, which can be expensive. Don’t leave it until it’s too late! Get a maintenance plan in […]

Freshly cleaned wet-pour playground surface with colourful roadways and flower designs beneath a wooden climbing frame in Leeds.

Playground cleaning

Playground cleaning can be a fun job , revealing fun colours and cheering up the area. Wet pour playground floors are very popular with families, schools , councils and most of all – children ! The surface is usually constructed with rubber from recycled tyres. It’s attractive colours are added and then the compound is […]

Removing Black Spot from your Stone

Have you struggled removing black spot from your stone patio , paths or walls? This is something we can help you with. We’re happy to give over the phone advice or we can give you a quote to do the job for you. What is black spot ? Black spot is a symbiotic organism that […]

Clean resin-bound driveway in Ilkley after algae removal, curving uphill between a stone retaining wall.

Resin Driveway Cleaning in Ilkley

Resin Driveway cleaning in Ilkley. Are moss, algae, and leaves spoiling your nice flat sparkling resin drive? In some conditions and environments it can be a constant problem. Especially when a house is surrounded by trees and hidden from sunlight much of the year. This is particularly common in Ilkley on one side of the […]

Large tumbled block-paved driveway outside a stone-built double garage in Otley after cleaning.

Driveway Cleaning service Otley

Do you need a Driveway Cleaning service Otley , Ilkley, Bramhope area?  We can do the job , achieve fantastic results, clean up meticulously, and most importantly provide value for money. We can give you long lasting results with our knowledge and experience of biochemical technology. Then, going forward, we advise our clients on a […]

Commercial Render Cleaning Contractor Leeds Harrogate York

Are you looking for a commercial Render Cleaning contractor? We will come to view the property in question and advise you on the most appropriate cleaning method and product. As approved contractors of Algoclear Pro we are recommended by the largest silicone render installer – K Rend. We can use the same product on all […]

A roof partially cleared of moss

Roof Moss removal Bramhope

Is your roof being neglected? It may have 30 years of moss, algae and lichens growing on it. We can provide a long term solution. Roof moss removal Bramhope is one of our most common services. We also notice It is also being more commonly sought after recently, dispelling the myth that you shouldn’t bother […]

Pressure washing Otley

If you need pressure washing Otley then look no further than Pure Gem Surface clean. We have 20 years experience cleaning and restoring many outdoor surfaces, such as Roofs, Gutters, Facias, Cladding , Walls, Drives , Patios, Paths and more. As a small local family run company we take great pride in our work and […]

Foaming roof-cleaning treatment covering dark flat-profile tiles, with Otley’s stone houses and surrounding hills visible beyond.

Roof and Gutter cleaning otley

We have 20 years of experience in roof and gutter cleaning Otley, Ilkley, Wharfedale area. It’s important to keep your building’s rainwater drainage system running smoothly. Leaves, moss, twigs, eroded tiles, and general debris will fill up your gutters and gulleys and eventually block the downpipes. The water will find another route to drain out. […]

Block paving sealer Otley

Are weeds a problem with your block paved driveway? You need a Block paving sealer Otley. It’s the long term solution to a problem many people struggle to manage. Actually many professional drive cleaning companies struggle to manage it too. That’s because they repeatedly wash the sand out and replace with new each year. The […]

Blocked gutter above a large window on a red-brick property in Harrogate, filled with moss, dirt, stones.

Gutter cleaning in Harrogate

We recommend gutter cleaning in Harrogate on at least an annual basis. However, we find some will need doing more frequently if they have surrounding trees. It does not take much foliage to block up downpipes. Leaves, moss, soil, and twigs all slide down the roof and land in the gutter. This is encouraged by […]

Can I clean the outside of my home?

Yes! You can certainly try … but you would be better hiring us. Can I clean the outside of my home ? is a valid question worth considering…. We can clean the outside of your home effectively and efficiently producing results which surpass your expectations. All across Wharfedale, Ilkley , Otley , menston , Harrogate […]

Two-storey roughcast-rendered house with a chimney breast, stone-framed windows and green algae staining before cleaning in Harrogate.

Render cleaning in Harrogate

Render cleaning in Harrogate is becoming our most popular service. That’s because many modern render finishes do not need painting. They just need a good clean by a professional experienced company like us. We have cleaned many rendered buildings with chemicals, pressure washers , steam cleaners and most important…. a diligent attitude! Sometimes patience is […]