For an older home around Eastleigh and Bishopstoke, separate routine windows from any proposed wall or roof work. A thatched cottage should not be priced from the soft-wash roof examples below; the material needs a specialist assessment.
Start with the service you need below, then choose the property type or measured area that fits the job. These benchmarks help you budget; the photographs, materials and access at your own home determine the full quote.
Spring Lane cottages in Bishopstoke
The paired cottages at 117–119 Spring Lane retain timber framing, painted-brick infill and thatched roofs. Their windows and porches form an irregular frontage. This is one documented local example. Use the features that match your own home when preparing the enquiry.
For your quoteShow the corresponding features on your own property, including any alterations.
Historic England · Spring Lane cottages in Bishopstoke ↗
Tell the cleaner about older frames and finishes
Painted timber, older glazing and exposed framing need their condition understood before work starts. Point out loose paint, gaps or repairs in the photos. A suitable routine clean and preparation for repainting are different scopes; ask which one the price actually covers.
For your quoteInclude close-ups of timber, paint and any damaged areas.
Separate the different finishes on your home
Brick, render, cladding, tile-hanging and timber are not interchangeable surfaces. Mark the sections you want cleaned on a wide photograph and add close-ups. Ask the provider to name the work on each finish, including anything excluded from the price.
For your quotePhotograph the whole elevation and label each material to include.