Bring stained render back to life — without the pressure washer.
K-Rend, monocouche and painted render cleaned by soft washing — the manufacturer-correct method that lifts algae, lichen and black staining without driving water into the wall or stripping the colour coat.
Render cleaning, matched to your render type
Different renders stain differently and need different handling. We identify yours first, then clean it the way its manufacturer intends. Browse all our render cleaning services.
K-Rend cleaning
The Midlands' most common new-build render — and the one most often ruined by pressure washing. We restore it with a controlled soft wash and low-pressure rinse.
K-Rend cleaning
Monocouche render cleaning
Through-coloured single-coat render where the colour is the surface. Over-aggressive cleaning dulls it permanently — our method protects the finish.
Monocouche cleaning
Painted, Weber & other render
Older painted render, Weber silicone systems and traditional render all need a gentler, tailored approach. Whatever's on your walls, we have a method for it.
All render typesRender isn't brick. It needs a different hand.
A pressure washer is the fastest way to wreck a rendered wall — and the most common mistake the cheap quote will make. After 25 years in exterior cleaning, and a career as a Local Authority Cleaning Inspector, here's what we hold to:
- Low pressure, always. Soft washing lifts the staining chemically — water never blasts the surface.
- Manufacturer-correct biocides. The right treatment for the render, tested for porosity first.
- Owner-operated, fully documented. Stephen does the work himself, and every job is recorded with photos.
- Transparent fixed pricing. You get a clear figure, not an hourly meter. See our render cleaning prices.
Why pressure washing damages render
High-pressure water forces moisture behind the render, opens hairline cracks, and on through-coloured systems like monocouche it strips the colour layer — leaving patchy, lightened scars that can't be undone. The staining also returns faster, because the surface has been roughened. Soft washing avoids all of it: it kills the organic growth at the root, and the render stays cleaner for longer.
Four steps, done properly
A clear, repeatable method refined over 25 years. See the full render cleaning process in detail.
Assessment
A free survey — we identify your render type and test porosity before anything touches the wall.
Treatment
A manufacturer-correct soft-wash biocide applied at low pressure, left to dwell and do the work.
Rinse
A controlled low-pressure rinse lifts the dead growth away without stressing the surface.
Care
Aftercare guidance — and a photo record of the job so you can see exactly what changed.
How much does render cleaning cost?
We quote a fixed price up front — no hourly rates, no surprises on the day. The figure depends on the size of the property, how easy the walls are to reach, how bad the staining is, and the render type. As a rough guide:
You get the full figure after a free assessment, with nothing hidden. For a full breakdown of what changes the price, see our render cleaning prices page.
Across the Midlands, from our Swadlincote base
A 45-mile radius from DE11. Standard pricing within 35 miles; honest about travel beyond it. See all the areas we cover.
Also covering Tamworth, Sutton Coldfield, Solihull, Coventry, Mansfield and Northampton.
See if we cover your postcode
Pop in your postcode and we'll confirm we reach you — and roughly when we could get out for a free assessment.
Soft washing in action
Render cleaning in progress across the systems we specialise in — K-Rend, monocouche and painted. Every job done by Stephen himself, never subcontracted.
See more of our work — browse all our render cleaning case studies.
Meet Stephen Fudge
"I clean every wall myself. No subcontractors, no rushed crews. Just me, the right method, and 25 years of knowing how render behaves."
I started in exterior cleaning back in 2000. Before that I worked as a Local Authority Cleaning Inspector, so checking that a job was done to a proper standard was my whole role for years. When I clean your render, I treat the wall the way its manufacturer says it should be treated — never the quick way.
- Every job done by me, the owner — never passed to a subcontractor
- 25+ years of hands-on exterior cleaning across the Midlands
- Former Local Authority Cleaning Inspector
- Photos taken on every single job
- £1 million public liability insurance, for your peace of mind
- An honest fixed price, given to you up front
Stephen FudgeFounder & lead operator, Midland Render Care · Read more about Stephen
Rated 5.0 on Google
Every review is from a real customer — we never edit, filter or cherry-pick. Here's what homeowners say once the soft wash is done and the render's clean again.
★★★★★ 5.0 from 5 Google reviews"Fantastic work and great service, came out to check the chemical had worked, which it had. Great to deal with Stephen and I look forward to using him in the future."
"We had Midland Render Care come out and soft wash our house. Stephen did a great job — the house looked really good afterwards. I would highly recommend this company."
"I would have no hesitation in recommending Stephen to clean rendering. He is both professional and competent in his work, and up front and free with advice and information."
Render cleaning, answered
Is pressure washing safe for render?
No. Pressure washing is the most common cause of render damage. High-pressure water drives moisture behind the render and, on through-coloured systems like monocouche, strips the colour coat — leaving permanent patchy scarring. We use soft washing instead, which cleans the surface chemically at low pressure without that risk.
Why does render go black, green or red?
Those discolourations are living organisms. Black and green staining is algae; red and orange patches are usually lichen. They thrive on north-facing and shaded walls where moisture lingers. A biocide soft wash kills the growth at the root rather than just blasting the surface layer away.
Will the staining come back after cleaning?
Far more slowly than after a pressure wash. Because soft washing kills the organic growth rather than scraping it off, and doesn't roughen the surface, a properly soft-washed wall typically stays clean for years. An optional protective treatment can extend that further.
How do you protect pets, plants and gardens?
With method, not promises. We pre-wet the planting around your walls before we start, apply the correct treatment for your render at the correct strength rather than mixing it strong, and rinse down responsibly once we're done. While we work, we'll ask you to keep pets indoors until the surfaces are dry — handling the chemistry correctly is a core part of why we never cut corners on method.
How much does render cleaning cost?
We quote fixed prices, not hourly rates. As a guide, terraces and semis typically fall between £300 and £600, and detached homes between £600 and £1,400, depending on size, render type and access. You'll receive a clear figure after a free assessment — see our pricing page for full detail.
What areas of the Midlands do you cover?
We work within a 45-mile radius of Swadlincote (DE11), including Burton upon Trent, Derby, Nottingham, Leicester and Birmingham. Standard pricing applies within 35 miles; beyond that we're upfront about any travel surcharge.
More questions? Read our full render cleaning FAQs.
Not ready for a quote? Take the free guide
Stephen's plain-English guide to looking after render, drawn from 25 years on the tools. No jargon, no hard sell — just what helps your render and what harms it.
- Why render goes green, black and red — and what it really is
- The one mistake that ruins render, and how to dodge it
- A simple checklist to keep your walls clean for years
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Get a free render assessment
Send us a couple of photos of your render and we'll identify the type, flag the staining, and give you an honest fixed quote — usually within 24 hours.
Prefer to talk it through? Call Stephen on 01283 293283