Brick cleaning on the North Shore
Face brick walls, brick paving and tuckpointed Federation brickwork, cleaned without damaging the mortar.
2024 finalist in two business awards
Owner on site for every job, fully insured
- Fixed price, itemised by surface
- Based in Elanora Heights
- Fully insured
- Owner on site for every job
- Residential pressure cleaning
- House washing
- Driveway cleaning
- Sandstone cleaning
- Stone sealing
- Roof cleaning
5.0 Google rating from 92+ reviews
Owner-run, fully insured, 2024 award finalist
- 10+years cleaning local homes
- 500+jobs completed
- 2024finalist in two business awards
North Shore
Brick cleaning on the North Shore
Federation and inter-war homes on the North Shore are full of face brick, tuckpointing and decorative details. Old mortar is soft, so we use low pressure and the right treatment, never a blast that opens the joints.
Brick lasts for a century, but the mortar between the bricks is softer. A careless high-pressure clean can wash out pointing, open joints and let water into the wall. On Federation homes with tuckpointing, the damage is expensive to fix.
We clean brick with a soft wash or low-pressure rinse, chosen for the brick and the mortar. Efflorescence, the white salty bloom on new or damp brick, gets a specific treatment once the cause is understood.
Local detail
Brick cleaning across the North Shore
What we see in suburbs on the North Shore:
- Cremorne: Tuckpointed brick that needs a gentle wash.
- Roseville: Face brick with original pointing.
- Neutral Bay: Neutral Bay's older homes have soft brick, original render and timber.
- Wahroonga: Its best-known homes are Federation and Arts and Crafts houses with slate or terracotta roofs, timber fretwork, brick and sandstone, set in big gardens with tennis courts and pools.
- Mosman: Those older homes have tuckpointed face brick, sandstone bases, slate or terracotta roofs and painted timber verandahs.
- Killara: Homes have terracotta or slate roofs, face brick and render, tennis courts and long brick-paved or gravel driveways under blue gums and turpentines.
How often
For brick cleaning, plan on near the water, every 2 years; under trees, every 2 years.
What affects the quote
- Heritage materials: test patches and lower pressure take longer than a modern build.
- Older materials: soft brick, original pointing and old paint mean gentler, slower methods.
- Waterfront: wash water near the shoreline may need to be contained and collected.
By suburb
Brick cleaning by suburb
Choose your suburb for local detail. Every suburb in the North Shore is covered.
Our method
How we handle brick cleaning
Nathan is punctual, knowledgeable, polite and left our place neat and tidy.
Step 01 of 04
Check the mortar
We look for soft, cracked or missing pointing first.
He was professional, responsive, and delivered exactly as promised.
Step 02 of 04
Pre-wet and treat
Walls are wetted so cleaner stays on the surface.
Great work, fair pricing, and excellent communication.
Step 03 of 04
Soft wash or low-pressure rinse
Chosen to suit the brick and mortar.
Excellent service! Nathan is punctual and nothing is a problem.
Step 04 of 04
Rinse and inspect
We check joints after cleaning and point out any repairs needed.
Client voices
What our clients say
Rated 5.0 from 92+ Google reviews.
Nathan did a great job washing the external sides of our house. The weatherboard was dirty and had cobwebs. Nathan went above and beyond our expectations, the house was perfectly clean and all the cobwebs were gone.
Nathan did an incredible job at my home cleaning all my outdoor paving areas. He even washed some extra areas of my house free of charge and his price was very reasonable. He's a lovely fella and was prompt, friendly and professional. I highly recommend Nathan's services.
Nathan just completed a pressure wash of our travertine pavers under our alfresco area, around the pool and the sundeck. What an absolutely fantastic job. Nathan is punctual, knowledgeable, polite and left our place neat and tidy. We will certainly be calling him back on a regular basis and can highly recommend him.
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FAQs
Brick cleaning questions
Straight answers before you book. Can't see yours? Call Nathan on 0416 007 745.
Still have a question?
Talk to Nathan directly. He quotes and attends every job himself.
Do you offer brick cleaning everywhere on the North Shore?
Yes. We cover all 17 suburbs listed above from our base in Elanora Heights.
Will cleaning damage old mortar?
Not with our methods. Mortar that's already crumbling may lose loose material, which we show you first.
Can you remove white bloom from bricks?
Yes, with a specific treatment. It may return until the wall dries out.
Do you use acid on brick?
Not as a default. Acid washing is for builders' mortar stains on new brick and needs care.
Can painted brick be cleaned?
Yes, with a soft wash so the paint isn't stripped.
How often should brick walls be cleaned?
Every few years for most homes, more often on shaded, damp walls.
Free quote
Book brick cleaning on the North Shore
Tell us what needs cleaning and we'll arrange a quick inspection. Or call Nathan on 0416 007 745.
Free quotes · Fixed, itemised prices · 5.0 from 92+ Google reviews
Find us
Brick cleaning on the North Shore
Ku-ring-gai, Mosman and Hunter's Hill councils area. Based in Elanora Heights.
North Shore, Sydney