Travertine cleaning in Sydney
Travertine is soft, full of small holes and reacts to acid. We clean it with low pressure and pH-neutral products so the surface keeps its finish.
2024 finalist in two business awards
Owner on site for every job, fully insured
- Fixed price, itemised by surface
- Method matched to each surface
- 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
Travertine cleaning
What travertine cleaning with us looks like
Travertine is the stone of the modern prestige home: honed travertine around the pool, tumbled pavers down the side, cladding on a feature wall. It looks calm and expensive when it's clean and tired when it's not, and it marks easily.
Most damage to travertine comes from the wrong cleaner. Anything acidic, including many general-purpose outdoor cleaners and some mould removers, etches the surface and leaves dull patches. We use pH-neutral products, low pressure and a test patch every time. Limestone has its own page, because it's softer again.
Why it matters
What you get
No etching
pH-neutral cleaners only, so the honed or tumbled finish isn't burnt.
Filled holes stay filled
Low pressure keeps the resin or grout fill in travertine holes where it belongs.
Stains treated properly
Tannin, rust and oil each get a targeted treatment rather than more pressure.
Ready for sealing
A clean, dry surface so a penetrating sealer can do its job.
Surfaces
Surfaces we clean
If it's outside and it's hard, we've probably cleaned it. Ask if yours isn't listed.
- Travertine pool coping
- Honed travertine terraces
- Tumbled travertine pavers
- Travertine steps
- Travertine wall cladding
- Filled and unfilled travertine
- Honed stone around spas
- Stone outdoor kitchens
Our method
How we do it
Nathan is punctual, knowledgeable, polite and left our place neat and tidy.
Step 01 of 04
Test patch
We test the cleaner on a hidden spot and check the finish before doing the whole area.
He was professional, responsive, and delivered exactly as promised.
Step 02 of 04
Pre-treat
A pH-neutral cleaner sits on the stone to loosen dirt and organic growth.
Great work, fair pricing, and excellent communication.
Step 03 of 04
Low pressure clean
A surface cleaner at reduced pressure, with a wand for steps and edges.
Excellent service! Nathan is punctual and nothing is a problem.
Step 04 of 04
Rinse and check
A thorough rinse, then we check holes, joints and sealer condition.
Why sunscreen and pool water matter
Pool coping takes sunscreen, chlorine or salt water and wet feet every day. Sunscreen leaves greasy marks and salt crystals can form in the stone as it dries. Regular gentle cleaning and a good penetrating sealer stop both building up.
Real results
Recent travertine cleaning results
Where we work
Travertine cleaning by area
Every suburb we cover has its own page for this service, with what we see there.
Northern Beaches
- All of the Northern Beaches
- Allambie Heights
- Avalon Beach
- Balgowlah
- Balgowlah Heights
- Bayview
- Beacon Hill
- Belrose
- Bilgola
- Bilgola Plateau
- Church Point
- Clareville
- Clontarf
- Collaroy
- Collaroy Plateau
- Cromer
- Curl Curl
- Davidson
- Dee Why
- Duffys Forest
- Elanora Heights
- Fairlight
- Forestville
- Frenchs Forest
- Freshwater
- Ingleside
- Killarney Heights
- Manly
- Manly Vale
- Mona Vale
- Narrabeen
- Narraweena
- Newport
- North Balgowlah
- North Curl Curl
- North Narrabeen
- Palm Beach
- Queenscliff
- Seaforth
- Terrey Hills
- Warriewood
- Whale Beach
- Wheeler Heights
North Shore
Client voices
What our clients say
Rated 5.0 from 92+ Google reviews.
Nathan did an amazing job bringing our sandstone walls and path back to life. He was very polite and worked hard to make sure the entire job was completed to perfection.
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.
Nathan provided a reliable and professional property maintenance. Great work, fair pricing, and excellent communication. Highly recommend!
Reviews shown are from our Google Business Profile, unedited.
Service areas
Travertine cleaning across Sydney's north and east
We work in three areas and stay in them, so we know the stone, the salt and the councils.
Northern Beaches
This is home. We're based in Elanora Heights, ten minutes from Newport and twenty from Palm Beach, and most of our work is within half an hour of the base.
Explore Northern BeachesNorth Shore
Big blocks, tall trees and a lot of heritage. We clean North Shore homes with the care older roofs, sandstone and Federation detailing need.
Explore North ShoreEastern Suburbs
Harbourside estates, cliff-top homes and a lot of travertine, limestone and glass. We clean them with care, on schedule and without fuss.
Explore Eastern SuburbsFAQs
Travertine 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.
Can I use vinegar on travertine?
No. Vinegar is an acid and will etch travertine. Use a pH-neutral stone cleaner.
Why is my travertine going dull?
Usually acid etching from cleaners or a worn topical sealer. We can tell you which on site.
Will pressure cleaning blow out the holes?
Not at the pressure we use. High pressure can, which is why we keep it low.
Should travertine be sealed?
Around pools and outdoor kitchens, yes, with a breathable penetrating sealer.
Can you remove leaf stains from travertine?
Tannin stains usually lift with a targeted treatment. Deep or old stains may fade rather than disappear.
How often should a travertine pool area be cleaned?
Once a year near the coast, or every 18 months in sheltered spots.
Related services
Often booked together
Travertine sealing
Travertine pool surrounds, terraces and steps cleaned gently and sealed with a breathable penetrating sealer, so stains and salt stay on the surface.
View travertine sealing
Pool area cleaning
Coping, surrounds, waterline tiles and pool fencing cleaned, with the pool itself protected from run-off.
View pool area cleaning
Limestone cleaning
Limestone is soft, porous and reacts to acid. We clean it with pH-neutral products and low pressure so the honed finish stays even.
View limestone cleaning
Free quote
Book your travertine cleaning quote
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
Based in Elanora Heights
We work from Elanora Heights on the Northern Beaches and travel to prestige homes across the peninsula, the North Shore and the Eastern Suburbs.
Elanora Heights, NSW 2101