Fascia, soffit and gutter washing
The white plastic around your roof goes green and grey on the shady sides. We wash the fascias, soffits and the outside of the gutters with soft brushes and water, so they look white again.
- Gutter vacuum from the ground
- Camera check inside the gutter
- Free, no-obligation quote
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What is fascia and soffit cleaning?
Fascia and soffit cleaning is washing the boards along the roof edge: the fascia, which the gutter is fixed to, and the soffit, the flat board underneath that faces the ground. We also wash the outside face of the gutter. It removes green algae, black streaks and cobwebs from the white uPVC.
It’s a cosmetic job, but it makes a big difference to how a house looks from the street. White plastic that’s gone green on the north side is one of the first things people notice, especially next to clean windows.
- Fascias, soffits and the outside of the gutters
- Bargeboards on gable ends
- Porch and bay roof trims we can reach
- Soft brushes and water, no harsh scrubbing
How we wash them
We use soft brushes on long poles fed with water. The brush loosens the algae and dirt, and the water rinses it off. The same poles that carry the gutter vacuum reach two-storey eaves from the ground, so there’s no ladder against the gutter.
Stubborn green growth sometimes gets a second pass. Black streaks from water running over the front of a blocked gutter are the hardest to shift, because they’re baked on by the sun. Most come off with patience. Some leave a faint mark on old, weathered plastic, and we’ll tell you honestly if that’s likely before you book.
The best time to do it is straight after a gutter clean, on the same visit. Washing the outside of a gutter that’s still full only lasts until the next overflow.
Why do fascias and soffits go green?
Green on white plastic is algae. It grows where the surface stays damp and shaded: the north side of the house, under trees, and behind overflowing gutters where water runs down the fascia every time it rains. Essex is one of the drier parts of the UK, but winters are damp enough for it, and houses near the coast, the marshes and the woods tend to see it first.
Soffits catch cobwebs and the fine dirt that blows up off roads and drives, which gives algae something to hold on to. Over a few years the white turns a dull grey-green.
How long does it stay clean?
It depends on the side of the house and how much shade there is. Sunny fronts stay white for a long time. Shaded backs under trees go green faster. Keeping the gutters clear helps most, because it stops water running down the fascia. Why are fascias and soffits going green? explains more.
Painted timber fascias
Older houses sometimes still have painted wooden fascias. We wash them gently, but flaking paint or soft, rotten wood needs a decorator or a roofline fitter, not a wash. If we see rot, we’ll show you.
Fascia and soffit cleaning: questions answered
How much does fascia and soffit cleaning cost?
It depends on the size of the house and how green the boards are, so we price it on a free quote. It costs less when done on the same visit as a gutter clean.
Send a photo of the worst side and your postcode and we’ll give you a price.
Is fascia cleaning worth it?
If the white plastic has gone green or grey, yes: it’s one of the cheapest ways to make a house look cared for from the street. It also lets you spot cracks and loose boards that dirt hides.
Combined with clear gutters, it stays clean much longer because water stops running down the front.
Four steps, one visit
Free quote
Postcode and a photo, or a call. We price the job and tell you straight if the gutters don’t need doing yet.
Look first
The camera on the pole shows what’s actually in the gutter before anything is moved.
Vacuum out
Leaves, moss, silt and the odd tennis ball go up the pole into the drum, not over your path.
Test and show
Water down each outlet, downpipes checked, and camera photos of the clear gutter for you.
Questions people ask
Can you clean fascias and soffits without cleaning the gutters?
Yes, but if the gutters are full, water will soon run down the fascia again. Doing both on one visit is usually best value.
Will it damage my uPVC?
No. We use soft brushes and water, not abrasive pads or harsh chemicals. Very old, chalky plastic can look patchy once clean, and we’ll warn you first.
Do you clean bargeboards and porch trims?
Yes, bargeboards on the gable ends and porch and bay trims we can reach safely from the ground.
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Gutter cleaning
Every gutter run cleared from the ground with the vacuum, checked on camera, outlets tested with water.
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Gutter vacuum
How the vacuum and carbon poles clear gutters from the ground, with a camera to see inside.
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Downpipe unblocking
Slow or blocked downpipes cleared from the top or bottom, then tested with water.
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Send your postcode and a photo if you have one. Free quote, straight answers, no pressure to book.