Gentle masonry & façade cleaning

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Historic façades often show the marks of time — from pollution and biological growth to paint residues and staining. But cleaning these surfaces requires extreme care. Aggressive methods like sandblasting or high-pressure washing can cause irreversible harm to fragile stone, lime mortar, or historic renders.

At Maydencroft, we provide gentle masonry and façade cleaning designed specifically for listed and heritage buildings. Our team uses low-pressure, non-abrasive techniques — including DOFF steam cleaning, nebulous water sprays and specialist poultices — to clean without stripping away patina or damaging the underlying fabric.

Each building is assessed individually, and we tailor our approach to suit the material, condition, and conservation requirements. Cleaning can also form part of a larger façade repair or repointing project, helping reveal the true condition of underlying stone or brickwork.

Our façade cleaning services include:

• Low-pressure steam (DOFF) and water-based cleaning
• Algae, lichen, and moss removal
• Paint and surface residue removal (where approved)
• Brick and stone façade cleaning
• Pre-cleaning trials and documentation
• Collaboration with conservation officers

Whether you're preparing a building for repairs or simply want to uncover its original beauty, our gentle approach ensures you preserve what makes it special — while giving it a new lease of life.