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Softwashing — Co. Laois

Render, washed
without the wash-off.

Low-pressure softwashing across Laois that lifts biofilm, green algae and black mould off render and painted walls — tree-lined estate roads and sheltered midland sites keep gables damp — with no paint stripped and no hollow render blown off.

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Area Laois — midlands and Slieve Bloom
Quotes Free, fixed, no obligation
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Local context

Sheltered Laois sites keep render damp with no drying wind.

Shelter sounds like an advantage until you look at a rendered wall. In the lee of the Slieve Blooms and across the sheltered valleys of the county there is often not enough moving air to dry an elevation between showers, and the newer estates around Portlaoise and Portarlington show it — light monocouche and K-Rend discolouring within a few seasons.

We softwash render across the county — Portlaoise, Portarlington, Mountmellick, Abbeyleix, Rathdowney, Mountrath and Durrow — killing the colony at the root rather than blasting the top layer off and watching it come back next season.

01 — What's included

What the job actually covers

Quoted as a fixed price before booking. No hidden extras, no day-rate creep.

  • Full elevation survey and organism identification before quoting
  • Planting and openings protected, glazing masked where needed
  • Biodegradable biocide applied at low pressure, top down
  • Controlled rinse and site left clean
  • Written fixed price, valid for 30 days
Why it's done this way

Discolouration on modern render is almost never dirt. It is a living biofilm — algae, lichen, mould and fungi with roots running into the top few millimetres of the finish. Pressure removes the visible top layer and leaves the roots, which is why pressure-washed render greens up again within a season. Softwashing kills the colony at the root, so the surface stays clean for far longer.

02 — Process

Four stages, every visit

A

Identify

K-Rend, monocouche, pebbledash and painted walls all behave differently. We identify substrate and organism first.

B

Protect

Planting, garden furniture, openings and vulnerable trims covered before a drop is applied.

C

Treat

Biocide applied at low pressure in overlapping passes, working top down across the full elevation.

D

Dwell

The treatment keeps working after we leave. Most elevations continue lightening for one to three weeks.

03 — Surfaces

What we treat

Not sure what you're looking at? Send a photograph with your enquiry and we'll identify it before quoting.

Renders

  • K-Rend
  • Sto
  • Weber
  • Monocouche
  • Kilsaran
  • Pebbledash
  • Dry dash

Also treated

  • Painted masonry
  • Vinyl siding
  • Commercial façades
  • Rendered boundary walls
04 — Recent work

Same camera. Same light. No filters.

Every before/after we publish is shot from an identical position in the same overcast conditions.

Before Rendered house wall darkened with algae before soft washing, Abbeycarton, Co. Longford
After The same rendered wall three weeks after soft washing, Abbeycarton, Co. Longford
Rendered wall, three weeks after soft washing — Abbeycarton, Co. Longford
Before Block paving driveway greened over with algae and weeds before cleaning, Clonbolt, Co. Longford
After The same block paving driveway pressure washed and re-sanded, Clonbolt, Co. Longford
Block paving driveway — Clonbolt, Co. Longford
Before Driveway entrance with weeds and moss along the kerb edging before cleaning, Clonbolt, Co. Longford
After The same driveway entrance cleaned, with the red brick border showing again, Clonbolt, Co. Longford
Driveway entrance and kerb edging — Clonbolt, Co. Longford
Before Paved parking bay dulled by algae and leaf debris before cleaning, Clonbolt, Co. Longford
After The same paved parking bay pressure washed clean, Clonbolt, Co. Longford
Paved parking bay — Clonbolt, Co. Longford
Before Block paving driveway with weeds and moss in the joints before cleaning, Co. Longford
After The same block paving driveway cleaned and re-sanded, Co. Longford
Block paving driveway — Co. Longford
Before Fascia, soffit and gutter streaked with green algae before cleaning, Co. Longford
After The same fascia, soffit and gutter cleaned white, Co. Longford
Fascia, soffit and gutter — Co. Longford
Before Block paving driveway stained with moss and dirt before cleaning, Co. Sligo
After The same block paving driveway cleaned and re-sanded, Co. Sligo
Block paving driveway — Co. Sligo
Before Concrete patio darkened with algae and lichen before cleaning, Co. Kildare
After The same concrete patio pressure washed clean, Co. Kildare
Concrete patio — Co. Kildare
Before Patio slabs covered in green algae before cleaning, Ballinalee, Co. Longford
After The same patio slabs cleaned back to bare stone, Ballinalee, Co. Longford
Patio slabs — Ballinalee, Co. Longford
Before Weed-covered block paving driveway before pressure washing, Co. Longford
After The same driveway after pressure washing and re-sanding, Co. Longford
Block paving driveway, second angle — Co. Longford
Before Front path stained green with moss before cleaning, Ballinalee, Co. Longford
After The same front path pressure washed clean, Ballinalee, Co. Longford
Front path — Ballinalee, Co. Longford
Before Front doorstep and paving dirty before cleaning, Ballinalee, Co. Longford
After The same front doorstep and paving cleaned, Ballinalee, Co. Longford
Front doorstep and paving — Ballinalee, Co. Longford
05 — FAQ

Questions we get on this job

Will softwashing damage the render finish?

No. There is no mechanical action on the surface — the cleaning is chemical, not pressure. That is exactly why it suits K-Rend, monocouche and painted walls, where pressure washing risks etching and patching.

How long before the wall looks clean?

Some lift is visible on the day, but the treatment keeps working. Most elevations continue to lighten over one to three weeks as the dead biofilm weathers off.

How long will it stay clean in Laois?

Typically up to two years, depending on exposure. Sheltered, north-facing and tree-lined elevations regrow faster.

Is it safe for my planting?

Yes, when applied correctly. We use biodegradable solutions and drench planting before and after treatment. Keep people, pets and wildlife off treated surfaces until dry. On paths, patios and other flat surfaces, keep pets and children off the area for 24 hours after treatment.

06 — Other services in Laois

Book two or more and take 5% off

Softwash

Roof cleaning

Softwashing treatments that safely eliminate moss, algae and lichen from roof tiles and slate.

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Patios & driveways

Pressure washing

Patios, driveways and paths cleaned at pressure matched to the material.

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Maintenance

Gutter cleaning

Blockages cleared to restore drainage and prevent water damage to fascia, walls and foundations below.

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No obligation

Tell us what you're looking at.

Send a photograph and a rough measurement. We'll identify what's growing on it and come back with a fixed price. Booking more than one service? Take 5% off the total.

Phone 085 155 8228
Email info@softwashsolutions.ie
Response Within one working day

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