In Glasgow, “clean the outside” can mean your own windows, a shared tenement gutter or the driveway of a detached house. Be clear about that first. It determines what has to be measured, who needs to agree the work and whether a standard house price is relevant.
Traditional sandstone and slate also call for an assessment of the material. A routine paving clean is not a suitable price or method comparison for a historic façade.
A traditional tenement
Sandstone, slate and sash-and-case windows give Glasgow’s traditional buildings their character. For a window clean, specify your floor and which openings belong to the job. For a shared gutter or roof, explain who is organising the work and provide a view of the whole building.
For your quoteSay whether the enquiry covers one flat or shared parts.
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Dennistoun’s villas and terraces
Dennistoun’s early plan included villas, terraces and gardens. If your property has garden ground or paving, measure the surface separately from the house. Show changes in level and the route to the rear; the house’s bedroom count cannot describe a patio clean.
For your quoteGive paving dimensions and show the entrance route.
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Sandstone with dark marks or green growth
The Heritage Trust cautions that unsuitable cleaning can damage historic stone. Before agreeing a façade clean, ask what is causing the marking and whether the stone or joints need repair. Have the proposed treatment and any test area explained before accepting a price.
For your quotePhotograph the affected stone and surrounding joints.
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