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Straight answers to the questions we get asked most about windows, gutters, roofs, driveways and render — from a family-run team working across Berkshire, Surrey and Oxfordshire.
How Often Should Gutters Be Cleaned? A Guide for Berkshire, Surrey and Oxfordshire Homes
Once a year suits most homes, but trees, roof condition and house type all change the answer. Here's how to work out the right…
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Oil Stains on Block Paving: What Can (and Can’t) Be Removed
An honest look at oil stains on driveways: why they soak in, which ones can be removed or lightened, what to do with a…
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Selling Your Home? Why Roof Moss Matters and Whether to Clean It First
A mossy roof is one of the first things buyers and surveyors notice. Here is why it matters, what a survey may say and…
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Window Cleaning Cost: What Affects the Price of Cleaning Your Windows?
A plain explanation of what goes into a window cleaning quote, from house size and access to conservatories and regular versus one-off cleans.
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Fascia and Soffit Cleaning: Why Rooflines Turn Green and How to Restore Them
Algae, traffic film and gutter overflow turn white rooflines green and grey. Here's what causes it, how it's cleaned safely and how to keep…
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