Steam Cleaning Edinburgh

About steam cleaning

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.

Signs you need steam cleaning

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.

Our steam cleaning options

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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Steam Cleaning for Edinburgh homes

Edinburgh 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.

What to expect

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.

1. Assess the surface and confirm steam is the right method for it.
2. Protect planting, windows, doors and surrounding surfaces.
3. Work in sections with steam at controlled temperature and pressure.
4. Treat heavy growth to slow regrowth, then clear debris and tidy up.

Why choose us for steam cleaning

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.

• Heat rather than force, so nothing is pitted, cracked or stripped.
• Kills moss, algae and lichen along with their spores, slowing regrowth.
• Safe on roof tiles, render, natural stone, decking and re-sanded block paving.
• Fixed-rate quotes across Edinburgh and the surrounding towns, with no hidden fees.