Some villages need a lighter touch than others, and this is one of them. Most of Sonning sits within a conservation area, with old brick cottages, timber-framed buildings, listed houses and a Lutyens house, Deanery Garden, all within a few minutes' walk of the Thames. The eighteenth-century brick bridge to Sonning Eye on the Oxfordshire bank is the only road crossing between Reading and Henley, so the queues at its traffic lights bring a steady layer of exhaust grime to the homes along the B478. Our family-run, fully insured team cleans windows, gutters, roofs and hard surfaces here, choosing methods that respect older materials.
Living this close to the river brings its own conditions. Low-lying land near the water stays damp, mist hangs over the meadows on autumn mornings, and willows and mature garden trees keep many roofs and paths in shade for much of the day. That is a recipe for moss, algae and green streaks on brick, render and paving. Beyond the old village core, newer homes along Pound Lane and towards the A4 Bath Road have very different needs, with block-paved drives, uPVC windows and modern concrete roof tiles. We cover the whole parish, plus Charvil, Playhatch and Sonning Eye, and we treat every property on its own terms.
Our exterior cleaning services in Sonning
Window Cleaning in Sonning
Old glass deserves better than a bucket and a squeegee. Read more about window cleaning in Sonning.
Gutter Cleaning & Repairs in Sonning
On a building that has stood for a couple of centuries, a leaking gutter can do more harm than on a modern house. Read more about gutter cleaning in Sonning.
Roof Cleaning & Repairs in Sonning
The mellow clay-tiled roofs of old Sonning are a big part of the village's charm, and they are easily damaged. Read more about roof cleaning in Sonning.
Jet Washing & Soft Washing in Sonning
Natural stone terraces, old brick paths and weathered patios turn up in many of the older gardens in Sonning, and they need more thought than a quick blast with a pressure washer. Read more about jet washing in Sonning.
Areas of Sonning we cover
We work right across Sonning (RG4), including Sonning village, Sonning Eye, Charvil, Playhatch, Pound Lane, Holme Park, Woodley and Twyford. Not sure if we reach your road? Call us on 01344 578902 and we will let you know.
Sonning exterior cleaning FAQs
Do you cover Sonning Eye and Charvil as well as Sonning village?
Yes. We work throughout Sonning and also cover Sonning Eye across the bridge, Charvil, Playhatch and the surrounding roads towards Woodley and Twyford. If you are not sure whether we reach you, call 01344 578902 and ask.
My house in Sonning is listed. Can you still clean it?
Yes. Our methods are low impact: purified water for windows, ground-level vacuums for gutters, hand and low-pressure moss removal on roofs, and soft washing for delicate surfaces. If any repair would change materials on a listed building, it is worth checking with Wokingham Borough Council first.
Is Sonning the same place as Sonning Common?
No. Sonning is the Thames-side village in Berkshire, east of Reading. Sonning Common is a separate village up in the Chilterns in South Oxfordshire, north of Caversham. We cover both, and each has its own page on our site.
