SOAKD Exterior Cleaning is a professional exterior cleaning company servicing Sydney, the Central Coast, and Newcastle. Our commercial building wash service restores the exterior presentation of commercial buildings, strata complexes, and retail properties using surface-matched methods that protect finishes while delivering visible results.
The exterior of your building is the first thing tenants, customers, visitors, and strata committees see. Along the NSW coast, environmental exposure accelerates the build-up of dirt, algae, mould, pollution staining, and salt deposits on building exteriors. Left untreated, this build-up degrades paint coatings, penetrates render, and leads to costly remedial work that far exceeds the cost of regular maintenance.
Surface Types We Clean
SOAKD washes every common commercial building exterior found across Sydney, the Central Coast, and Newcastle:
- Rendered walls: Cement render, acrylic render, and textured coatings are cleaned using low-pressure softwash to remove algae and staining without damaging the render surface or breaking the seal.
- Brick exteriors: Face brick and recycled brick are cleaned to remove mortar staining, efflorescence, algae, and atmospheric soiling. We calibrate pressure based on the brick type and mortar condition.
- Fibre cement cladding: James Hardie and similar cladding products are cleaned using low-pressure methods that preserve the factory finish and prevent moisture penetration at joins.
- Painted surfaces: All painted exterior walls are softwashed to prevent paint stripping. We match our cleaning solution to the paint type and condition.
- Natural stone: Sandstone, limestone, and other natural stone require specialised cleaning solutions and very low pressure to avoid surface etching and staining.
- Concrete tilt-up panels: Common in commercial and industrial buildings. We clean concrete panels to remove weathering, biological growth, and pollution deposits.
Commercial Building Wash Pricing
Commercial building washing pricing depends on the building's size, height, surface types, and access requirements. Typical ranges for the Central Coast, Sydney, and Newcastle:
- Small retail or office building: $1,500 to $4,000
- Strata complex (up to 3 storeys): $2,000 to $8,000
- Large commercial or multi-storey building: $5,000 to $15,000+
All commercial quotes include a detailed scope of work, SWMS, and insurance documentation. We provide free site assessments for accurate pricing.
Height-Access Capabilities
Commercial building washing often requires working at height. SOAKD's founder Daniel Fenton has 20+ years of experience in high-risk construction environments, and our team holds the qualifications required for safe work at heights. We provide full safety documentation including SWMS for every multi-storey job.
Depending on the building and site conditions, we use a combination of water-fed pole systems (reaching up to four storeys from ground level), elevated work platforms, and harness-based access methods. The method is selected during our safety assessment based on what is safest and most effective for the specific building.
Compliance and Documentation
Commercial and strata clients need more than a clean building - they need documentation. SOAKD provides completion reports with before-and-after photography, full SWMS for every job, current insurance certificates, and recommended maintenance schedules. These documents support body corporate compliance requirements, property management reporting, and maintenance record keeping.
For strata complexes, we coordinate directly with strata managers and attend committee meetings where required. We understand the approval processes and documentation standards that body corporates need.
The SecureClean Process for Commercial Buildings
- Building Survey: Full assessment of the building exterior - cladding type, paint condition, staining patterns, access requirements, and height considerations. SWMS prepared for the specific site. Tenants and building management notified of the schedule.
- Protection Setup: Windows, signage, garden beds, and adjacent surfaces are covered and protected before cleaning begins. Access paths are managed for tenant and public safety.
- Building Wash: Surface-appropriate cleaning method applied systematically from top to bottom, section by section. Softwash for painted and rendered surfaces, controlled pressure for masonry and concrete. Runoff is managed and adjacent surfaces are protected throughout.
- Documentation and Sign-Off: Completion report with before-and-after photography. Final walkthrough with building manager or strata representative. Recommended maintenance schedule provided based on the building's exposure and materials.
Scheduled Maintenance Programs
Regular building washing is more cost-effective than reactive cleaning. We offer scheduled maintenance programs that keep commercial buildings in consistent condition, prevent expensive restoration work, and give property managers predictable budgets. Programs are tailored to each building's needs, location, and exposure.
Servicing Sydney, Central Coast & Newcastle
SOAKD provides commercial building washing across Sydney, the Central Coast, Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, and the Hunter Valley. For a free site assessment and quote, call 0418 167 798 or request a quote online.
