Protecting and preserving Uk heritage
We help preserve beautiful historic buildings by offering our range of specialist cleaning services to heritage buildings throughout the UK. Our listed building cleaning service brings together the most effective and safe techniques to keep heritage buildings looking their best. Whether the property has been affected by fire, water or environmental factors we return the heritage property to a pristine condition. From ongoing cleaning services to one-off emergency cleans, we can help.
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An approach to heritage buildings you can rely on
Whether your historic building is in a bustling city or a rural setting, we are committed to providing our range of specialist cleaning services designed for your heritage properties needs.
You can count on us
- Heritage expertise Our technicians are trained in the best practices for working on all types of heritage sites.
- Sympathetic preservation: We only use cleaning processes which protect the original architecture and materials of heritage buildings.
- Tailored approach: Benefit from a customised approach to suit the specific needs of the historic building.
- Sustainable practices: Environmentally friendly cleaning products and practices used to help preserve the integrity of the historic buildings.
- 24/7 nationwide availability: Emergencies don’t wait, and neither do we. Our teams are on call 24/7.
- All heritage property types: Whether it’s a church or a Grade II listed building, we can help with all properties.
Heritage building cleaning services: Frequently asked questions
What is heritage building cleaning, and why is it important?
We provide expert fire, water, and environmental cleaning services for heritage properties. Ensuring they remain safe, structurally sound, and visually impressive. Heritage cleaning isn’t a service in itself but rather who we cater our range of services to. For heritage properties in the UK affected by the likes of fire, water an environmental disaster our team provide the services in a way that protects your property and maintains strict adherence to UK conservation standards.
What methods do you use to clean historic buildings safely?
We use non-invasive, conservation-approved techniques such as steam cleaning, DOFF and TORC systems, and gentle chemical treatments designed for historic materials. These methods effectively remove dirt, algae and carbon staining without damaging delicate stone, brick or timber surfaces. Our approach will vary depending on the service you need but always follows UK heritage conservation standards to ensure the building’s integrity is maintained.
Can you remove graffiti, biological growth and pollution staining from heritage buildings?
Yes, we offer a range of specialist cleaning services that include the removal of graffiti, moss, algae, lichen and pollution-related staining using gentle but effective cleaning techniques. We ensure all treatments are suitable for historic stonework and brick to prevent damage while restoring the building’s appearance. Our work aligns with UK conservation principles to protect the character of heritage properties.
How often should a heritage building be professionally cleaned?
The frequency of cleaning depends on factors such as location, environmental exposure and pollution levels. Urban buildings may require cleaning every 5 – 10 years due to air pollution, while rural structures might need less frequent maintenance. If the heritage property has been affected by disaster in the form of fire, water or the environment then you may just need a one-off clean to restore it back to its pre-incident condition.
How much experience have you had with cleaning historic buildings?
We’ve got over 20 years’ experience providing our fire, water and environmental services to heritage buildings. From removing graffiti off St Pauls cathedral to specialist cleaning within a Grade II listed building following a fire, as well as working with English Heritage directly.
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