Exterior cleaning specialists

Grime gone. Colour back.

Need Cleaning brings tired roofs, driveways, patios, render and gutters back to life with steam and low-pressure softwashing. Fully insured, for homes and businesses.

  • Fully insured
  • Free quotes
  • Domestic & commercial
  • We cover the UK
Rendered house wall after cleaning Rendered house wall before cleaning BeforeAfter

Drag the slider: the same rendered wall before and after a softwash.

Steamfor paving, brick and concrete
Softwashfor render and roofs
Insuredfull cover, every job
Own watersupply where needed

The right method

Steam or softwash? It depends on the surface.

We don't blast everything the same way. Here's how we match the method to what we're cleaning.

MethodBest forPressureWhat it does
SteamBlock paving, slabs, concrete, brick, stepsMediumHeat and water break down grime, moss and organic growth so it lifts away.
SoftwashRender, coated walls, roofsLowA cleaning treatment applied gently does the work, so the surface isn't blasted.
By handHeavy roof moss, guttersNoneThick moss and debris come off first, so less is washed into gutters and drains.
FinishingPaving after cleaningNoneRe-sanding, regrouting and sealing where suitable, so the result lasts longer.

Results

Before and after, side by side

Driveways, patios and paths we've brought back. Each photo shows the same surface before and after.

Block-paved driveway before and after cleaning
Block-paved drivewayWeeds and growth cleared
Courtyard patio before and after cleaning
Courtyard patioShaded sandstone, algae removed
Tarmac side path before and after cleaning
Tarmac side pathMoss and algae removed
Herringbone path before and after cleaning
Herringbone pathEdges and joints cleaned
Sandstone patio before and after cleaning
Sandstone patioGreen growth removed
Curved driveway before and after cleaning
Curved drivewayBlock paving, steam cleaned

How it works

Three steps to a cleaner property

  1. 1

    Call for a free quote

    Ring Mike or Gerard. We'll ask about the surface, size and access, then look at the job and give you a price.

  2. 2

    We clean it properly

    Steam for hard surfaces, softwash for render and roofs, moss removed by hand where it's heavy.

  3. 3

    Finish and protect

    We rinse and tidy up, then re-sand, regrout or seal where it's part of the job.

Steam cleaning red block paving
No job too big or smallFrom a single path to commercial yards and car parks.

About Need Cleaning

Restore it for a fraction of the cost of replacing it

Need Cleaning cleans and restores the outside of homes and commercial properties. Using specialist equipment and a combination of steam and water, we remove built-up dirt, moss, algae, lichen and other growth from roofs, driveways, patios, paths, walls and steps.

  • Fully insured exterior cleaning service
  • Professional steam cleaning and softwashing equipment
  • Free, no-obligation quotations and competitive prices
  • Friendly, reliable service from quote to finish
  • Domestic and commercial work welcome
  • We can bring our own water supply where needed

Questions

Good to know

More answers on the FAQ page, or just give us a ring.

Are you insured?

Yes. Need Cleaning is fully insured for domestic and commercial exterior cleaning.

How much does it cost?

Every job is different, so we quote after looking at the size, surface, condition and access. Quotes are free and there's no obligation.

Do you work on commercial properties?

Yes. We clean for homeowners, landlords, letting agents and commercial customers. No job is too big or too small.

Where do you work?

We cover the UK. Get in touch with your postcode and we'll confirm we can get to you.

Free quotes

Need it clean? Just call.

Free, no-obligation quotes for homes and businesses. Ring Mike or Gerard and tell us what needs doing.