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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

Dark organic staining spread across the textured gable wall of a two-storey house before render cleaning

Can you pressure wash render ?

As more modern finishes to buildings are being installed, many people ask the question- can you pressure wash render?  There are many contractors now advertising ‘ softwashing ‘ and proudly advertising that they do not use pressure washers. So , is a pressure washer the wrong tool for a cleaning contractor to use ? Will […]

Deep clean the EXTERIOR of your home

We know how to deep clean the EXTERIOR of your home. You will be delighted when you witness the transformation we can achieve using professional products and chemicals , specialist equipment , knowledge and experience plus a great attitude. You don’t need a big company with ever changing staff to look after your domestic property- […]

Heavy moss growth spreading across one side of a concrete-tiled roof in Ilkley.

Mossy roof ilkley?

Do you have a problem with a mossy roof ilkley? Who do you ask to sort it out ? Roofers or builders are probably not interested in doing the job. Gardeners probably wont want to go up on the roof.  You may know a local handy man who can remove the moss but it also […]

Concrete-tiled bungalow roof midway through cleaning, with dark weathered tiles beside the newly cleaned red surface

Revive your roof with Roof clean Ilkley

Revive your roof with Roof clean Ilkley. Here’s thirty years of muck and moss being carefully  removed. The concrete tiles do tend to hold on to algae mould and moss , as they are slightly porous. Due to our damp wet climate in the UK the build up over the years can really affect the […]

Roof clean Otley provides long term results

Roof clean Otley provides long term results. This picture was taken a year after we did the job. That’s the great thing about Roof cleaning – the longevity of the clean gives value for money. The homeowner was sat outside as I walked past and he said ‘ it looks like new doesn’t it !’ People […]

Render cleaning in Leeds – PureGem

You can see the sample patch we did last year ( lower middle on chimney breast ) This won us the job – render cleaning in Leeds. We left it over winter to see how it performed compared to the rest of the untreated wall. As you can see – we are about long term […]

Patio cleaning Otley

M Indian sandstone We regularly undertake Patio cleaning Otley. This  indian sandstone patio is ready for spring , is yours ? We enjoy cleaning this surface as we can get excellent results. We lightly pressure washed this then treated it with our cleaning products then washed again. This is a kinder way of deep cleaning […]

Roof cleaning Ilkley

We are getting lots of referrals for Roof cleaning Ilkley. The house in the background on the left was cleaned over a year ago. It looks even better now than when we did it. That’s because once we remove the moss and apply the cleaning product, the roof will continue to self clean aided by […]

Rendered wall half dirty

Roof to floor house wash

We specialise in transforming domestic properties. We can skilfully rejuvenate your home. 1. Remove the moss from your roof 2. Empty the gutters 3. Deep clean the soffits and facias 4. Wash the walls, remove stains and protect against regrowth of algae 5.Pressure wash the paths , patio , steps and drive You may have […]

Wooden decking clean Ilkley

This is the one of the most stunning views around Wharfedale,  looking over Ilkley Golf Club. So it was important we did a great job on cleaning and preserving this valuable wooden deck , posts and rails. First it’s move the huge plant pots. Next it’s a sweep. Then a light , careful but thorough […]

Render Clean Ilkley

This dramatic orange stain on white rendered walls was how we left a job looking. We can confidently walk away from a job like this knowing that we intended to cause this chemical reaction. We sprayed these walls with a high purity biocide to soak in and kill off the biofilm that has developed on […]

Can you pressure wash a roof ?

There are many companies on the internet advertising the fact  that they can clean a roof without using a pressure washer. In some cases this is a valuable skill to have. We also offer this service – scrape off the moss with hand tools and then spray the whole roof with a cleaning product which kills […]

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Moss on ridge tiles

Roof Moss Removal Ilkley

Today we completed another roof moss removal Ilkley. A common problem in Ilkley is moss , algae and lichens. This is Due to Ilkley being often damp, full of green organic growth , and also much of it in the shade throughout the year . We removed the moss manually with a Dutch hoe tool. […]