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Gutters are designed to collect rainwater from your roof and direct it safely away from your walls, roofline and foundations. When they stop working properly, even a small fault ca...  more  

Most homes need gutter cleaning at least once a year, while properties surrounded by trees should usually be cleaned twice yearly. How often should gutters be cleaned? depends on n...  more  

Frost weathering is what happens when water trapped in your walls freezes, expands and cracks brick, mortar and render from the inside. Healthy, breathable brick dries out between ...  more  

Soft washing and pressure washing can both remove dirt from exterior surfaces, but they work in very different ways. Soft washing uses low-pressure water with a carefully selected ...  more  

Discover why render cleaning is important for property value, from improving kerb appeal and buyer confidence to removing algae, dirt and staining before they worsen. This guide ex...  more  

Learn the early signs exterior paint is damaging brickwork, including peeling paint, trapped moisture, white deposits and crumbling bricks. Discover when to seek specialist brick p...  more  

Find out how long render cleaning lasts, what causes stains to return and which cleaning methods provide the longest-lasting results. Learn how often rendered walls should be clean...  more  

Can you paint over old exterior paint? Yes - but only when the existing coating is clean, dry, well bonded and compatible with the new product. This guide explains what happens whe...  more  

Wondering whether it's better to remove exterior paint or repaint? For brick, stone and traditional render, removing the paint is usually the better long-term choice. Paint on maso...  more  

Rendered walls typically need cleaning every 12–24 months, but factors like wall orientation, local climate, and nearby vegetation can shorten that window significantly. This guide...  more