Sutherland Shire · 2233
Brick & Pressure Cleaning Engadine
Engadine is post-war Sydney brick at scale. Streets of 1950s to 1970s solid and cavity brick homes, most of which have never had the exterior properly cleaned in their lives, and most of which come up remarkably well when they finally are.
- Think Brick accredited
- Fully insured
- Based Warilla — no call-out padding
On the ground in Engadine
The National Park boundary runs along the eastern side, so a lot of these properties back onto bush with all the shade, leaf litter and moss that brings.
What makes Engadine different
Brick from this era typically has softer mortar than modern work and a face that will not take modern acid strengths or turbo-nozzle pressure. It needs the dilution and pressure dialled back and the wall tested first, which is exactly where most general pressure washing operators get into trouble.
Where we work in Engadine
- Post-war brick housing throughout the suburb
- The Royal National Park boundary to the east
- Engadine town centre and Old Princes Highway
- Neighbouring Heathcote, Waterfall and Yarrawarrah
- Woronora River valley to the north
Typical work
What we get called for in Engadine
- Post-war solid brick homes cleaned at reduced acid strength
- Soft washing painted and rendered mid-century exteriors
- Driveway and path cleaning with tannin treatment
- Roof and gutter work on bushland-backed properties
- Retaining wall and sandstone garden wall cleaning
Quick answer
Can 1960s brick homes be cleaned the same way as new brick?
No. Brickwork from the 1950s to 1970s generally has softer mortar and a more porous face than modern brick, so the acid strengths and pressures used for new construction cleaning will erode the joints and strip the brick surface. Older brick requires reduced dilution, lower pressure and a test patch first to confirm how the specific wall responds before an elevation is committed.
Services
Everything we offer in Engadine
Brick Cleaning
Masonry cleaning
Acid Washing
Masonry acid washing
High Pressure Cleaning
Pressure washing
Soft Washing
Low pressure exterior cleaning
Driveway Cleaning
Driveway pressure cleaning
Roof Cleaning
Roof washing and treatment
Concrete Cleaning
Concrete pressure cleaning and degreasing
Sandstone Cleaning
Natural stone cleaning
Also servicing Engadine: New Homes & Builders, Heritage Brick, All Hard Surfaces, Tile Cleaning, Timber Deck Cleaning, Fence Cleaning, Graffiti Removal, Paint Removal, High-Rise Buildings, Rail Infrastructure, Commercial & Strata, Truck & Machinery.
Stain removal
Got a stain rather than dirt?
Nine different masonry stains, nine different chemistries. Identify it before anyone touches it.
FAQ
Engadine — questions we get asked
Is it worth cleaning an old brick house rather than rendering it?
Very often yes, and it costs a fraction of rendering. Most owners have never seen their brickwork clean. It is worth having a wall cleaned as a test before committing to render or paint, because rendering is close to irreversible.
Do you service Heathcote and Waterfall?
Yes, along with Engadine, Yarrawarrah and the surrounding southern Shire suburbs.
Next step
Need a quote in Engadine?
Call 0448 882 780 or send a few photos. We are based at Warilla, so there is no travel loading and no waiting a fortnight for someone to be in the area.