Stone Cleaning
Stone is easy to clean badly — too much pressure or the wrong chemical does lasting harm. We clean gently and to suit the surface, including superheated-water systems that lift old paint and coatings off stone without blasting it. The test is simple: the dirt comes off, the stone doesn’t.
What this involves
- Assessing the stone, the soiling and any coatings first
- Gentle, low-impact cleaning matched to the surface
- Paint and coating removal with superheated water, not harsh blasting
- Trialling a test patch before committing to an elevation
What’s typically included
- A test area so you can see the result before we go on
- A method matched to the stone, not a one-size approach
- A clear scope and a protected, tidy site
- Honest advice on whether cleaning is worth doing at all
Cleaning isn’t always the right answer — sometimes the weathering is part of the character, and we’ll tell you when it’s better left.
Who it’s for
Common questions
Will cleaning damage the stone?
Not the way we do it. We test first and match the method to the surface — gentle systems and superheated water rather than aggressive blasting, which can open the stone up to faster weathering.
Can you remove old masonry paint?
Often, yes. Superheated-water systems can lift paint and coatings off stone without harsh abrasion. We test an area first to confirm it comes away cleanly.
