We get fantastic results Brick and Stone cleaning in West Yorkshire. Stone and Brick buildings have much character and tell a story about the areas history . However , years of pollution can soak into the stone or brick , discolouring and spoiling the appearance of your property. Our damp climate can create the perfect environment for algae and moss to thrive, creating unsightly green and black stains on your walls. Water running down buildings can cause efflorescence or even calcification where mineral deposits seep from the walls as the rain causes it to leech out.
We use a combination of chemicals and low pressure steam cleaning , relying on the temperature of the water to remove the soiling. This technique means we can avoid being aggressive and needlessly removing the face of the stone or brick. Plus we can avoid disturbing the pointing.
If there is a danger of the chemical damaging the windows ,doors , surrounding foliage or floors we can make preparations to avoid any problems.
The red clay bricks clean up very nicely and they are usually subject to carbon staining caused by pollution from vehicles and from years of coal fires and smoke. Here’s a video showing chemical and steam cleaning:
Sometimes access can be tricky but we have equipment that can reach up to 30 / 40 foot from the ground , applying both chemicals and heat. Or we can bring a scaffold tower or cherry picker to get up to where we need.
If the building is listed by National Heritage we are happy to supply Risk and Method Statements to show the specifications of our equipment and techniques (which they approve). Most of all we will satisfy you the client – with good communication and a appropriate plan, we will achieve pleasing results Brick and Stone cleaning in West Yorkshire. Contact us here
