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What this work costs, how often it needs doing, and which method suits which surface — answered directly, including the cases where the answer is that you do not need it yet.
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We look at the job and give you a price. Nothing to pay if you don’t go ahead.
These are the questions we get asked before anyone books anything. They are answered here properly, with the numbers, so you can work out what you need before you talk to anybody — including us.
Prices given are typical UK market ranges rather than our quotes. Ours are free, fixed before work starts, and based on your actual property.
Costs
- How much does roof cleaning cost in the UK? — Roof cleaning costs between £350 and £900 for a typical three-bedroom semi in the UK, and £900 to £2,000 for a large detached house or anything needing scaffold.
- How much does gutter cleaning cost? — Gutter cleaning costs £80 to £200 for a typical UK house, and £150 to £350 for a three-storey or a long run with difficult access.
- How much does rendering a house cost? — Rendering costs £45 to £85 per square metre in the UK, plus scaffold.
- How much does new guttering cost? — New guttering costs £700 to £1,800 for a typical three-bedroom house in the UK, fitted.
- How much does exterior painting cost? — Exterior painting costs £1,500 to £4,500 for a typical three-bedroom UK house, including preparation and two coats.
Methods and timing
- Soft washing vs pressure washing — Soft washing uses low pressure and a biocide to kill growth and let it weather off.
- How often should gutters be cleaned? — Once a year for most UK houses, and twice a year where there are trees close by.
- Can you render over pebbledash? — Yes, provided the pebbledash is sound and well bonded to the wall.
- Does roof moss damage tiles? — Yes, once it is established.
For exterior work across Harrogate and Yorkshire, please call 07788 585240