Identify
K-Rend, monocouche, pebbledash and painted walls all behave differently. We identify substrate and organism first.
Softwashing — Co. Wicklow
Render, washed
Render, washed
without the wash-off.
Low-pressure softwashing across Wicklow that lifts biofilm, green algae and black mould off render and painted walls — wooded mountain valleys hold damp on a gable while the coast adds salt — with no paint stripped and no hollow render blown off.
Area
Wicklow — coast and mountains
Quotes
Free, fixed, no obligation
Multiple services
Book two or more — save 5%
Response
Within one working day
Local context
Wicklow render sits between the sea and the mountains.
Salt-laden air on the eastern coast at Bray, Greystones and Arklow, mountain moisture and shade through Enniskerry, Roundwood and the western hills, and tree-lined valley properties that hold damp for weeks at a time. Biofilm, red algae and black mould colonise Wicklow render at a faster pace than most inland counties.
We softwash residential and commercial render across the county — Bray, Greystones, Wicklow, Arklow, Enniskerry, Roundwood, Ashford, Blessington — killing the growth at the root rather than blasting it off.
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's a living biofilm with roots running into the top few millimetres of the finish. Softwashing kills the colony at the root, so the surface stays clean for far longer than pressure washing would give you.
02 — Process
Four stages, every visit
Protect
Planting, garden furniture, openings and vulnerable trims covered before a drop is applied.
Treat
Biocide applied at low pressure in overlapping passes, working top down.
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
Before and after
Every job photographed before and after.
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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.
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.
How long will it stay clean?
Typically up to two years, depending on exposure. Coastal and tree-lined mountain properties regrow faster.
Is it safe for my planting?
Yes, when applied correctly. We use biodegradable solutions and drench planting before and after treatment.
06 — Other services in Wicklow
Book two or more and take 5% off
Roof cleaning
Softwashing treatments that safely eliminate moss, algae and lichen from roof tiles and slate.
See the service →Pressure washing
Patios, driveways and paths cleaned at pressure matched to the material.
See the service →Gutter cleaning
Blockages cleared to restore drainage and prevent water damage below.
See the service →Fascia & soffit
UPVC brought back to white.
See the service →Window cleaning
Glass, frames, sills and doors cleaned and dried.
See the service →
No obligation
Tell us what you're looking at.
Send a photograph and a rough measurement. We'll come back with a fixed price.