Render Cleaning Tips

Render Cleaning

Don’t just hire anyone for your render cleaning. You need an established and experienced cleaning company that knows all the procedures, risks, regulations and very efficient work management. On top of this the cleaning technicians must know how to approach the unclean render. They must understand the types of dirt and be able to explain to you the procedures at every stage. Don’t hire someone that is only going to pressure wash your render. A pressure washing company will charge less than a professional cleaning company but you will end up with algae or mould growing back again on your building. On top of the clean look, you must also make sure the surface is sanitised by the cleaning operative. A pressure washer can’t sanitise a building surface. Why? Because the pressure removes the dirt but it does not kill the bacteria that causes the dirt on the building.

Keep in mind

1.       You need an experienced company, with all the required documentation and risk assessments.

2.       You need a chemically treated building surface not just a pressure wash.

3.       You need a company with licensed professional cleaning operatives for your satisfaction.

4.       You need a company with efficient work management.

You need an impeccable and professional service provided to you by our company.

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St Davids Hall Cardiff Case Study

APT Case Study Information

Sector:

Site Services

Client:

St Davids Hall, Cardiff.

Work /Project: Complete Clean of Front of Building.

Inspection arranged with the on-site manager to decide best method for cleaning complete face of building.

Issues/Problems to be solved:

Time was the main factor involved, from the first telephone call to arrange the inspection, issuing quote and completion of work all had to be done within 48 hours due to the televising of the World Opera Championships on the Friday.

What we did:

1              Arranged thorough inspection of the premises with the On-Site Manager.

2              Sent through a written quote, stating a confirmed time for the start and completion of the work.

3              Arranged for four men, boom lifts and cleaning equipment to be on site for 6.30pm on Thursday evening (so as to minimize the amount of disruption to the public) due to the location being in the centre of Cardiff.

4              Using a combination of High Powered Pressure Water equipment and APT environmentally friendly products set to work.

5              Work completed by 4am on the Friday Morning, allowing enough time for the management to erect the necessary banners before the filming started.

Result:

The work was completed well within time with some amazing results.

Testimonial

“In these days of constrained budgets I thought it impossible to give the external façade the required face-lift, with minimal funds and time at my disposal (before hosting the nationally televised BBC Cardiff Singer of The World competition) and both you and your team’s effective and sympathetic approach to the workload (working over night and amongst the fabric of our large canvas advertising hoarding) delivered a 100% satisfactory job!”

Gareth Griffiths, St. David’s Hall

K-Rend Cleaning Garnteg School Pontypool

CASE STUDIES: K REND CLEANING

Client - TORFEAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

Location - Garnteg School Pontypool

Brief Overview: K Render Surface coating  

The clients school building was in a very bad state with over 15 years of red and black algae growth, moss and lichen build up and staining which was very off putting to new potential children and parents wishing to come to the school.

The school had excellent record for teaching and a fantastic range of facilities

The local authority called apt after the head of the school requested help to find an algae removal solution or to enhance the visual impact of the school

Several companies had already quoted for cleaning and repainting the k render surface and some commercial cleaning companies did not respond after seeing the algae problem

APT Action Taken:

Apt carried out a full survey of the property over 3000 square meters of k render surface coating on three levels and some with very limited access. We discussed the type of cleaning and method with the client along with the ongoing future maintenance programme

After receiving the approval, we arranged the cleaning program and hired the specialised lift access and materials including the apt k render, algae removal cleaner which would kill algae and remove moss and other surface stains algae free

We carried out a test sample for approval but the property services manager and head of school. we completed the k render cleaning and treatment works over a 10-day period working late evenings and weekends to minimise disruption to the school programme

The result

the k render cleaning results speak for themselves all staff and many parents commenting that the school is as good as new and the clean k render did not need to be painted as first proposed saving thousands of pounds

Matthew Touhig property services manager for Torfaen council and head of Garnteg School sue Roche 

Other comments

There were several issues with the cleaning programme, the school was built over three levels and some with very limited access, and the school would remain open whilst the cleaning took place which included very young children teachers and parents to be considered. This was all considered during the consultation with the client and allowances were scheduled into the working plan for approval with the client and managed vigorously on a day to day basis with flexibility and allowances for any programme changes
Client testimonial
“Another Excellent job done by APT, carried out under difficult conditions. Instead of renewing the cladding at a cost of over £40,000 APT have restored it to almost new, a huge saving Highly recommended.”

Matthew Touig Property Manager Torfean BC

Case Study Abergavenny Market Hall Deep Cleaning

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Title: High Level Commercial Cleaning at Abergavenny Market Hall

Client: Monmouth County Council, Abergavenny Market Hall

Project: The Senior property services manager called APT to arrange a short notice high level commercial deep cleaning and commercial painting of the Abergavenny market hall which was a venue picked to host the confirmed 2015 Welsh National Eisteddfod. 

The Challenge

 There was over 8000 square meters of wall and high level cleaning of ceiling surfaces, windows and glass cleaning, steel pilasters' and intricate steel work. There was further cleaning and commercial decorating to lower ground floor areas and a further 1000 meters of wood ceiling panelling to be cleaned and then washed off. This all had to be completed within 3 days working continuous 12 hour shifts.

APT’s Solution

APT met with the client’s building managers and safety officers to discuss the remit and carried out a full survey of the property.

There were several factors and obstacles to overcome, we had three day notice to arrange and start the works, we had only three days to complete the job as building was a major busy venue and was in use on almost a daily basis making it very limited for access. The internal shape and height were major factors due to the floor and limited weight loadings and small entrance doorways to bring in the access lifts required to reach the highest areas. The small stalls and shops with open areas would all have to be covered and sealed.  

After receiving the approval, we arranged the cleaning program and completed a full health and safety plan. We hired the specialised lift access to ensure the safe integrity of the floor areas.

The Result

The results spoke for themselves; the building was transformed and was extremely well received by all the local authority, market stall holders and delegates for the special meeting.

The deep cleaning of the area of ceiling panel showed the client the well kept paintwork and the possible savings of the proposed tens of thousands it would cost to repaint the ceiling panels and steel structures.

What Our Client Said

Good Morning Andrew,

I would like to thank you on behalf of Monmouthshire County Council for the outstanding work that you and your company carried out last weekend. The reports I have received from the client, traders and our Estates Manager are glowing to say the least. Your workforce behaviour, safety and performance was exemplar and this has produced an exceptionally good product.

Can you please pass on our thanks to your workforce for all their hard work in difficult conditions.

Regards,

Phil Kenney

Maintenance Manager

Monmouthshire County Council 

Case Study Bridge Cleaning Joe Calzaghe Bridge

Heading :  Industrial and Commercial Cleaning,  Bridge Specialists

Client :      Caerphilly County Borough Council

Project:     Cleaning of Joe Calzaghe Railway and River Foot Bridge, Cwmcarn, South Wales

Client Problem 

The pedestrian railway bridge had been constructed over 15 years ago and had heavy contaminated build-up of unsightly green algae and moss. There also crude graffiti on a painted mural that ran along the foot bridge. It was very unsightly and the foot way had become very slippery and was affecting safe passage for pedestrians and school children going to and from the school and village.
 

Situation

Caerphilly council had used us as a specialist commercial cleaning company to successfully carry out cleaning of the main trunk road bridge, and to remove graffiti from the roadway and railway bridge a few years earlier, however this bridge was very complicated and had very difficult access problems.  The bridge ran over the busy railway line and river crossing and was the main route for over 1000 children and pedestrians using the local swimming pool. To enable us to safely remove graffiti  and clean the many years of algae staining, the commercial high level cleaning team and graffiti removal  team had arranged to carry out the work whist the bridge remained open as this was the only access for pedestrians so safety and pedestrian management was paramount.

Method

APT have over 25 years of experience in commercial high level bridge cleaning and using the specialist methodology, tools and specialist high level cleaning equipment combined with our specialist cleaning products we put together an acceptable safe system of works and commercial high level cleaning programme. We carried out the project working around busy periods with safe pedestrian and management in place. We used our rope access and high level commercial cleaning teams for the highest points of the bridge which were over 20 meters high.

Result

A very successful end result which exceeded the clients expectations, many great comments received from local residents' about the improvement it made to the overall ‘look’ of the area and safe finish of the work.

Testimonial – Andrew and the APT team carried out a fantastic job under difficult conditions they managed the project throughout the Joe Calzaghe bridge again looks fantastic
– Veronica, Highway structures engineer, Caerphilly Borough Council 

Case Study Norma UK Industrial Machinery Cleaning & Commercial Machinery Painting

Draft CASE STUDIES:

Client – Norma UK

Location – Newbury

Scope of Works - industrial machinery cleaning, commercial machinery painting

Brief Overview:

APT were asked by Norma UK to tender for a programme of works at their Newbury production plant. We were required to provide a full schedule of works for a complete deep cleaning of all the tooling and metal working machine heavy presses and then to repaint the machinery in the new corporate colours in the main production areas in readiness for their VIP visiting clients.

We carried a full factory survey and provided proposals for evaluation by the client. We then discussed the cleaning options and methods with the managers and production teams to bring the project in under a tight programme of works.

Issues

The machinery and plant was in constant use with 6-day shift patterns so the schedule for cleaning and painting would be a very tight and coordinated schedule to avoid disruption to daily operations.

We used our APT specialised degreaser, Powermax 2020 and Citrus RTU, to clean throughout the plant heavy presses and cutting and forming equipment as they quickly break down and emulsify all the surface grease, oils and other surface contaminants to allow for washing and wiping off.

We then completed the repainting of the machinery first undercoating and then applied two coats of top coat to reach the desired final finish.

The powermax degreaser was also used for the industrial floor cleaning through the scrubber dryer.

The result/outcome
APT carried out the programme of works to meet client expectations and have been awarded further ongoing planned schedules of works to ensure further progression of the upgrading to the other areas within the production facility.

Other Comments
As part of our ongoing partnership APT have demonstrated to the client how to implement the Powermax 2020 degreaser into their Kaisan cleaning programmes for weekly cleaning maintenance and floor cleaning tasks.


Testimonial
“APT was engaged to carry out a demanding programme of industrial plant machinery cleaning and commercial re-painting works. They have delivered excellent results clearly demonstrating their competence to deliver the required results, we will continue to use their services to support our ongoing operations”

Colin Holmes–facilities manager

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Case Study Neath Town Centre Soda Blasting

CASE STUDIES - Soda Blasting

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Name and Location of Project – Neath, South Wales

Client Details - Neath and Port Talbot Council

Location – Neath Town Centre

Timescale 5 days

Nature of the project- Task

To carry out soda blasting to clean masonry, to clean dressed stone and clean decorative sand stone elements to front elevation of public library . Carry out general stone repair and re pointing limestone joints.

The Suggested Improvements

To use soda blast method and n02 Vortex II blast head at 2-3 bar pressure to clean and remove all moss and remove loose lime mortar pointing to expose damages to mortar joints to allow inspection of repairs.

What We Did

We discussed the job at length with the client surveyor and planned and scheduled the works around the busy opening times of the library

Task

The soda blasting was carried out at specified in conjunction with other the project team and other contractors.

 

Client testimonial

I would like to express my sincere thanks to APT for the excellent job they carried out at Tai Bach. The project was a much needed one and now that it is completed it has really helped to improve the look of the town. We have received many good comments from the public which is always a good sign.

 Regards

Kevin Hiller

Property Surveyor, Neath Port Talbot Council 

Case Study TUI Render Cleaning

Case Study

Project

Unfortunately, the building had not been cleaned for a few years and was covered in a green hue

The glass had become weathered

Client: TUI

Project Manager: Purple Rhino

Client Requirement: The building needed to look as good as new again as the landlords were complaining

The coloured window frames had faded due to sunlight over exposure

Glass had oxidised and needed restoring

Cladding was extremely dirty and was covered in moss & lichens

Project Solution: Purple Rhino surveyed the building and it was decided that the whole building needed sanitising as there was a great deal of moss and lichens growing on the surfaces

By applying a biocide and then steam cleaning the whole of the facade was the best way to restore the cladding as steam cleaning is a gentle and safe way to clean this type of surface

The glass needed renovating and a suitable glass renovator was used and applied by hand

The red window frames had become dull and were restored back to their original colour

Ongoing solutions

Purple Rhino now maintains this building by cleaning the whole exterior surface with purified de ionised water every three months and applying a fungicidal wash where needed.

Testimonials

“Purple Rhino first sent us through an informative booklet about Industrial building cleaning in March 2013, I invited them down to survey our six-storey building in Crawley, West Sussex known as The Atrium, they agreed to carry out a test sample FREE of charge and without obligation. The test results were extremely positive and it was agreed that the whole building façade and glass restoration service was needed to make the building look presentable once again. The works took them just over three weeks, and they gained access by using the building’s own cradle system and the use of Access Platforms, with minimal disruption to our staff and neighbours, the building now looks extremely good as it did when constructed. We will be using Purple Rhino for an agreed scheduled cleaning service to keep the building looking pristine at all times”

- Graeme Ferguson Head of Property

Case Study Newport City Homes Soda Blasting, Property Restoration, Stone Cleaning & Graffiti Removal

CASE STUDIES - soda blasting

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Name and location of project - Neath south Wales

Client details- Newport city homes

Location – Ringland and Allway estates

Nature of the project- Task

To carry out soda blasting to remove all graffiti, to clean stone and to clean masonry brick, to clean all off limescale and effervescence from masonry

Carry out lime mortar re pointing of damage brick masonry where required

The suggested improvements

To use a combination of water feed and standard dry feed soda blast cleaning to reduce costs and meet budget requirements. using the dry feed blast cleaning to ensure no water was driven in to badly damaged masonry

What you did

We discussed the job at length with the client surveyor and planned and scheduled the works around the busy opening times of the shopping areas,

Task

The soda blasting was carried out at specified in conjunction with other the project team and other contractors. We used both dry and wet soda blast systems along with apt graffiti removal products (link here to other site cat) where required to minimise costs

Client testimonial

i would like to again thank to apt for carrying out the recent graffiti removal programme to meet our keep Wales tidy audit we received valuable feedback from some of the residents and the areas look much improved (add link - http://www.keepwalestidy.org/home)

Regards Terry nch

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Case Study Barclays Bank Soda Blasting

CASE STUDIES - soda blasting and repairs please add to apt ss website e also

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Name and Location of Project - Barclays Bank Bridgend

Client details - Overbury plc

Location – Bridgend

Nature of the project- Task

To carry out various works on the bank as part of the refurbishment programme, carrying out the sensitive stone cleaning to remove pollution and surface build up to the exterior of the front elevation without damaging natural Portland stone face and the terrazzo detailed columns.

Remove exterior street accessed night safe and replace with new special stone matching pieces.

Remove and adjust existing oak framed window above the ex night safe to match corresponding windows.

Repair lime plasterwork - ornate to internal surfaces and make up and install new carpentry to the ground floor to match previous material.

The suggested improvements

To use soda blast method cleaning using a Vortex II nozzle n03 at low pressure 3-4 bar to remove natural skin covering and dark ingrained pollution.

To enhance visual appearance, refit new stonework to match existing, break out and splice in new oak pieces to window frames and surround.  

What We Did
We carried out a survey with the Overbury project manager at short made several recommendations to save costs of the refurbishment as described above sourcing local supplies of materials.

Task

It was a busy centre of town location so had to liaise with site manager the best site management to ensure safety to pedestrian and other contractors.

We carried out a sample of the soda blasting and the client approved the finish. We then carried out the works outside of opening hours starting with the outside facade soda blast cleaning.

We arranged the internal works to correspond with the delivery of the specialist materials and the client’s very short works programme and the removal and installation of the secured night safe.

Client Testimonial

I would like to thank APT for their excellent work and assistance on the Barclays project, they delivered the project and additional works on time and without issue. I would like to thank Andrew and his team for all the extra effort they went to. I look forward to using them on future renovations.

Graham Lowe    

Project Manager, Overbury

Other comments.

There were obstacles regarding constant movement other contractors to be considered these were overcome by implementing a detailed but flexible approach.

Case Study Condor Ferries Restoration & Stone Repair

Heading :  Restoration and stone repairs 

Client :      Condor Ferries

Project:     Restoration and repair of harbour wall

Client Problem 

The client was coming to the end of a commercial property lease agreement on and warehousing distribution unit which was part of the port of jersey estates department.

During the tenancy the client had installed secured safety fencing to secure the yard space. Over the last ten years the weather and high cross winds had caused damage to the wall causing major cracking to the granite stone wall.

Situation

The security fence was set along the wall at a high level, a busy trucking yard to one side and the main passenger terminal walkway to the other.

The fence needed to be removed to remove the risk to passengers and yard workers whilst carrying out new long term repairs and reinstatement of security fencing to the yard.

APT provided options for completing the dilapidation for the client condor ferries

1.        Secure the area to protect public and yard workers

2.        Use soda blasting method to clean granite stone and masonry of the heritage stone wall to allow detailed inspection of the cracks and appropriate colour match for the stone repair and restoration works. Also remove and treat algae.

3.        Provide several options to reinstate a fence to satisfy the port of jersey harbours authority, the jersey heritage and conservation works authority and the local authority to meet current planning criteria.

4.        Carry out stone repairs to the granite wall using specialist fixings to secure the damaged stone pieces together with up to date modern techniques in stone masonry repairs to match existing clean stone surfaces.

5.        Provide engineering specification drawings to offer alternative methods of re-construction to reinstate the existing security fencing (strict planning and heritage restoration conditions) whilst removing any short and long term safety issues for the public and yard workers.

6.        To dig out warehousing yard and install specialist designed and position independent steel stanchions into the ground within the yard area at the back of the wall (avoiding all the ground water drainage, high powered cabling and other services) place sets of railings to re-hang the existing security fencing panels "off wall" at the same position to meet the planning authorities strict conditions and remove any future safety risk.

Method

Soda blasting, use of scaffolding, cutting and grinding, steel erection - install specialist manufactured steel work to enable safe installation of fence , specialist granite repair works.  JCB, cranes and other heavy plant and equipment.

Result

The client condor ferries met with the entire commercial lease dilapidation schedule whilst conforming to the strict criteria and conditions set out by the heritage works department and port of jersey estates.

Client testimonial

“I would like to thank the APT team for all their support on this difficult and demanding job. Involving several groups of authorities to pull together a workable plan they carried out all the stone repairs and engineering works to this historic structure. They then delivered an outstanding finish utilising the soda blasting method the total job was managed professionally throughout, highly recommended to all.”

Graham Belgum Operations director condor ferries

Case Study Swansea Colleges Commercial Kitchen Cleaning

Heading: commercial kitchen cleaning

Client: Swansea colleges -commercial kitchens Carillion

PROJECT: to carry out commercial deep cleaning of kitchen and food preparation outlets
 

Client Problem 

APT were called at short notice with only a two week period .this was normally a planned cleaning programme of three weeks full closed out . some of the Main kitchens were under partial refurbishment and the commercial hotel outlet were still in operation

the client required annual deep cleaning of all food processing and all food preparation outlets within the colleges .there were several main kitchens requiring full professional deep cleaning and sanitising and five small food serving areas .most of the large commercial kitchens required full deep cleaning including large cooker hood cleaning and duct cleaning with all the internal and external ductwork cleaning tasks these  included the of cleaning aluminium filters and copper pans with Metasoak safe aluminium cleaner.

Method

apt specialist hygiene division and commercial cleaning team took up the task to carry out the kitchen deep cleaning and the high-level duct work cleaning team carried out the difficult ventilation and cooker hood tasks using apt Metasoak safe aluminium cleaner to safely clean aluminium cooker filters the hygiene team use apt specialist cleaner and sanitizer Magnaclean to clean stainless steel hard surfaces. commercial oven cleaners and fat trap grease remover for the unblocking drains and grease traps .

 metal soak was used to clean copper pots , pans and remove baked on carbon and grease to clean deep fat fryers

the Kitchen Deep Clean several student kitchen outlets - Deep clean all areas in the kitchen, including walls, floors, ovens, ducting, filters, cupboards, utensils, copper pans, all crockery was de stained to  remove tannin

Result

the job was completed on time and with great customer feedback received from the client college services manager Mark Duthy

the annual hygiene inspection was passed with flying colours . Robert the catering manager said the pans were as good as new. the hotel outlet use only Magnaclean to clean kitchens  replacing several other products 

Client testimonial

“Having used several companies in the past without success, APT were recommended and delivered outstanding results for our clients. They were professional and managed the works with no disruption which was a bonus, I will continue to use APT for the foreseeable future.”

Matthew Emmanuel Carillon

Case Study Travel Lodge K-rend, Soda Blasting & Degreasing

CASE STUDIES

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Name and location of project: Travel Lodge, Newport

Client details- DTZ Property Management

Location – Newport

Timescale

14 DAYS

Nature of the project- Task

The suggested improvements

To remove all flaking paint from exterior steel cladding and redecorate

To remove and soda blast all rusted security window grills and redecorate, and replace grills (to reduce cost of replacing for new)

Remove moss and unsightly and algae growth from all pathways

To remove redecorate steel cladding in appropriate matching paint

Make minor repairs to some exit doors and re decorate

To enhance visual appearance

What you actually did

We carried out a fully property survey with the client management team and discussed the various options and approach to the job including the repairs rather than replacement of security grills, broken glazing and doors

Task

We hired in the specialised lift access equipment

We carried out stripping off affected cladding using high pressure washers with special oscillating heads to strip off old coatings.

We then treated with steel cladding with anti-rust primers

We soda blasted the metal grills and treated with appropriate primers and undercoat  

We treated pathways to remove moss after treating with high pressure jet washing

We delivered the project to standard required by the client. 

Client testimonial

“APT were engaged to carry out difficult Algae and moss staining to the travel lodge building in the centre of Newport city. They project planned and delivered exceptional results under our budget cost, will be using on other projects in the future.”
 

DTZ Property Management

Other comments.

There were obstacles regarding constant movement of children staff and other contractors to be considered during the working day these were overcome by implementing a detailed but flexible approach and day to day management and school team.

Case Study Armored Auto Group cladding cleaning, renovation, soda blasting & commercial decorating

CASE STUDIES

Category of work- cladding cleaning & renovation, SODA BLASTING, AND COMMERCIAL DECORATING 

Name and location of project – cladding cleaning and restoration Ebbw vale

to carry out restoration and re decorating works to enhance the appearance and to maintain the integrity of the building under the current building lease

the refurbishment of factory storage warehouse - involving high level cleaning, soda blast cleaning, cladding repairs, cladding cleaning, algae removal commercial painting

Client details

Armored auto group

Timescale

14 DAYS

Nature of the project- Task

To remove all damaged and flaking paint from exterior steel cladding panels

Remove algae from steel cladding, all pathways

To strip paint from damaged paint coated steel cladding by soda blasting whilst cleaning cladding and remove surface rusting from selected steel panels and all rusted security window grills

carry out commercial decorating to re-coat and colour match to existing cladding 

Make minor repairs to some exit doors and re decorate to enhance visual appearance

What you did

We carried out a fully property survey with the client management team and discussed the assorted options and approach to the job including the repairs rather than replacement of steel coated cladding, security grills, damaged cladding and replace broken glazing units

Task

We hired in the specialised lift access equipment to carry out the high-level cleaning

We carried out stripping paint damaged off affected cladding using high pressure cleaning and jet washing using oscillating blast head lances .to remove the rust and old paint coatings from the metal window grills using Eco safe soda blast cleaning systems with special vortex cleaning head treated with appropriate primers and paints

the pathways and other algae covered areas and pathways were treated with algae free to remove algae and moss after treating with high pressure jet washing

We then treated with steel cladding with anti-rust primers and re decorated

We delivered the project to standard required by the client. 

Client testimonial

after discussion, the project with 5 other companies apt came were the most helpful and provided us with various alternatives which saved us thousands of pounds from alternatives allow us to spread the savings to other areas. all the work was professionally planed and exceeded expectations happy to recommend and use apt in future 

Any other comments.

There were obstacles regarding constant movement staff, visitors and other contractors to be considered during the working day these were overcome with apt delivering a detailed and flexible approach to the project

Jason Lewis - site service and facilities