Cardiff Stone and exterior cleaning specialise in cleaning portland stone, bath stone, terra cotta, red mansfield, Kentish ragstone, marble and most natural building materials. Cardiff Stone and exterior cleaning offer a full range of stone cleaning and repair services, paint removal services and graffiti removal services. All work is carried out by our skilled operatives, with expert training in stone, brick, terra-cotta, granite and marble cleaning techniques.
Each project is inspected prior to works commencing, in order to ascertain the most suitable and cost-effective method to achieve the desired result.
We use only materials British standard approved from the industry’s leading manufacturers for all of our chemical stone cleaning projects.
This non-abrasive stone cleaning method involves a fine mist water spray applied under regulated pressure to the masonry surface, particularly suited to clean limestone and some sandstone.
Wet abrasive techniques are utilised using equipment able to carefully control the amount of abrasive and pressure thus avoiding damage to the underlying surface.
Various materials and techniques are used depending on the type of paint and the surface to which it has been applied. Cardiff Stone and exterior cleaning are experts in stone cleaning and restoration of stone on traditional buildings, religious establishments and architectural buildings of interest along with regular commercial and domestic buildings.
Our services include but are not limited to:
Application of steam to gently remove dirt
Mild abrasive cleaning
Specific treatments to complete stain removal
Removal of paint
Chemical cleaning of brick and stonework
It is really important to conduct a thorough evaluation of the building before we commence any work to identify the type of stone present and determine the best technique Adapting our cleaning processes and techniques to complete work on natural stone and listed buildings and facades.
You can view our recent project work on our photo gallery here.
In some cases, a steam system is applied to remove dirt. The steam is controlled to suit the type of stone and objectives of the cleaning task. We have a huge range of chemical treatment effective to remove paint, from all natural stone and brickwork without damaging the underlying stone. This is also used as a preparation applied to stone masonry before the use of cleaning solutions.
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Cardiff Stone and Exterior Cleaning services provides a first class uPVC and conservatory cleaning service in Cardiff and surrounding areas. Our gutters cleaning services, fascia cleaning services and soffits cleaning services will drastically improve the curb appeal of your property. We clean your gutters, facias and soffits safely from the ground using professional grade cleaning equipment and solutions that achieve the highest possible standards. We also offer conservatory cleaning services using water fed poles & specialist cleaning chemicals to make your uPVC shine.
We clear out gutters using the latest technology (cyclone gutter vacuum machines) which are capable of reaching 40ft without the need for ladders, this method also enables us to unblock any down-pipes necessary. We can also clean above conservatories and extensions with ease. In addition we also provide an invoice as proof for your home insurance purposes, and before and after pictures on request for your peace of mind.
The prices for conservatory cleaning in Cardiff is around £150 – £300 depending on the size of the conservatory. The prices includes full uPVC cleaning of all frames, Cleaning the conservatory roof panels, cleaning the seals, guttering and down pipes.
If you are only looking for conservatory roof cleaning costs this can vary depending on size of panels and if the panels are made of glass or polycarbonate. Cost for this vary from £12-£16 per panel.
Cardiff Stone and Exterior Cleaning services would recommend not using a pressure washer on your glass conservatory roof as it can potentially damage delicate materials, such as glass or polycarbonate, and cause leaks or other issues. High-pressure water can penetrate seals or joints, leading to water ingress and subsequent damage. Using chemical to clean a conservatory roof can also damage seals and joints causing leaks. The best method is to use a water fed pole with specialist chemicals designed for cleaning uPVC, Glass, and polycarbonate roofs.