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Steam cleaning in Edinburgh and Central Scotland. Hot vapour at low pressure lifts moss, algae and ingrained dirt from roofs, render, patios and natural stone without the force that damages them. Free quotes.
Steam cleaning does with heat what pressure washing does with force. Water is heated until it leaves the lance as hot vapour, and it is the temperature — not the impact — that breaks down moss, algae, lichen and ingrained dirt. That makes it the method for surfaces caught between two problems: too dirty to leave, too delicate for a pressure washer. Christie's Exterior Cleaning Ltd uses it on roof tiles, render and harling, and on hard surfaces such as patios, paths, steps, natural stone and decking where high pressure would do visible harm.
Green or black growth on a roof, render or patio. A slabbed area that has turned slippery underfoot. Natural stone, old flags or a period property where you would not want a pressure lance used. Block paving you have had re-sanded and do not want stripped again. Or a surface a pressure wash has already cleaned once and that came back dirty within the season.
Christie's Exterior Cleaning Ltd steam cleans tiled and slate roofs, smooth and textured render, pebbledash and harling, patios, driveways, paths, steps, natural stone and decking. Where a surface would clean up faster and just as safely under pressure, we will say so rather than charging for the slower method — and where growth is heavy rather than superficial, steam is often paired with a biocide treatment afterwards so it stays clean. Call 0131 283 6467 for a fixed-rate quote.
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Central Scotland gives moss and algae most of what they need: damp air, mild winters and long spells without strong sun. North-facing roof slopes, shaded render and patios under trees grow back fastest, and they are also the surfaces most likely to be old, soft or porous. That combination — persistent growth on material that cannot take a beating — is exactly what steam is for.
Christie's Exterior Cleaning looks at the surface and its condition first, because the method has to match the material. Planting, windows, doors and anything nearby are protected. The surface is then worked in sections with steam at a controlled temperature and pressure, so nothing dries before it is finished. Where growth is heavy, a treatment is applied afterwards to slow regrowth. Debris is cleared and the area is left tidy, including the gutters if growth has come down off a roof during the job.
Christie's Exterior Cleaning is LANTRA certified in correct roof cleaning techniques and NEBOSH and CPD certified, with public liability cover up to £1 million. Knowing which surfaces should never see a pressure washer — and being straight with you when a cheaper method would do the job — is the part of this that protects your property.
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Yes. Christie's Exterior Cleaning covers Edinburgh and towns across Central Scotland. Call 0131 283 6467 or send a photo of the surface and we will confirm coverage and give you a free, fixed-rate quote.
Pressure washing cleans with force and suits robust hard surfaces. Steam cleans with heat at very low pressure, so it suits roofs, render, soft or porous stone and anything that force would damage. The right choice depends on the material, not the price.
Tiled and slate roofs, render, pebbledash and harling, patios, driveways, paths, steps, natural stone and decking. If you are not sure which method your surface needs, that is what the quote is for.
No. That is one of the main reasons to choose it. A pressure lance can blast sand out of block paving joints and erode soft mortar; steam cleans at a fraction of that force, so re-sanded or repointed surfaces stay intact.
Longer than a plain pressure wash, because the heat kills growth and its spores rather than removing the visible layer. How much longer depends on how shaded and damp the surface is — a north-facing slope under trees will always regrow faster than an open, sunny one.
Professional exterior cleaning across Edinburgh.
Gutters cleaned and cleared of debris, leaves and blockages, thoroughly flushed with water to restore proper water flow across Edinburgh and Central Scotland.
Gentle low-pressure soft wash that lifts algae and dirt off tiles without damaging them, followed by an HSE-approved biocide for long-lasting protection.
High-pressure cleaning for hard surfaces — driveways, patios, paths, steps and hard standing taken back to their original colour.
Monoblock, tarmac, concrete and slabbed driveways high-pressure cleaned back to their original colour, with joint re-sanding and sealing available afterwards.
Indian sandstone, slabs and block paving cleaned back to their original colour, with repointing of tired joints and block paving sealing available afterwards.
Heavy moss scraped off the roof by hand and cleared from the gutters below, with an optional HSE-approved biocide treatment to slow regrowth.
Exterior cleaning specialists serving Edinburgh and surrounding areas. Driveways, patios, roofs and gutters handled.
Serving Edinburgh and surrounding areas
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