House washing in Turramurra
Exterior cleaning requests in Turramurra are dominated by growth: black mould on south-facing render, green algae across painted weatherboards and brick, moss cushions in the shaded corners of terracotta and slate roofs, and lichen on sandstone steps and retaining walls. Gutters under gums and brush box fill and overflow, sending streaks down fascias and walls. Paths, decks and pool surrounds turn slick. Federation houses near the station bring timber fretwork, verandah posts and roughcast; houses toward the bush bring long roof lines and leaf-choked valleys. Most owners here book a soft wash every year or two and gutters more often, because the climate does not give them a choice.
The right method in Turramurra is almost always soft washing: a low-pressure application of a biocide and detergent that kills growth, followed by a gentle rinse, which protects old render, paint and timber. Roofs get a treatment that keeps working after the visit, rather than high pressure that would strip slate or terracotta. The tradie bunds or diverts run-off to lawn and garden, since letting it into the stormwater system is an offence under NSW's environment protection law. For height, the WHS Regulation's fall-control duties are met with anchor points, edge rails or ground-based poles. Pre-1990 fibro eaves, sheds and super six roofing are never pressure washed; the tradie flags them.
When posting, attach photos of the worst-affected walls and note the roof type, the storeys and whether a conservation area applies. Vetted tradies who already soft wash houses around Turramurra and Warrawee reply and quote directly, in writing. Look for the quote to specify a soft-wash method for painted and rendered surfaces, how roofs will be treated, gutter and downpipe clearing, and what happens if rain falls on the booked day, which it will sooner or later. Homeowners pay nothing to post and are under no obligation to hire. Steep drives and soft lawns are worth mentioning for vehicle access.
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Frequently asked questions
Usually a year or two on walls, depending on shade and tree cover; a roof treatment keeps working longer. The tradie can suggest an interval for your aspect.
In time, because the conditions remain. A biocide treatment slows regrowth, and trimming vegetation back from walls and letting in sunlight do more than any product; the tradie may point out where.
They should be soft washed, not pressure cleaned. High pressure forces water behind boards and lifts old paint, which may contain lead on a pre-1970 house. The tradie uses low pressure and a cleaning solution.
Tradies do not walk wet slate or tiles. They wait for a dry spell, use anchors or edge protection, or treat the roof from an elevated platform. A booked date may move after rain.
