Render that cracks and pits
Blasting render strips the top coat and forces water behind it. You trade green mould for chips, holes and a repair bill.
Soft washing
Some surfaces should never see high pressure.
Render, cladding, painted walls and older paint need a gentle approach. We soft wash homes across Newcastle and the Hunter, treating mould and grime with low pressure and the right detergent so the surface comes up clean and stays intact.
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Why pressure isn't always the answer
High pressure on the wrong surface causes damage you can't undo.
Paint stripped off the wall
Painted weatherboard and older render can't take a high-pressure pass. The cleaner leaves and so does your paint.
Mould that grows straight back
A pressure rinse knocks the surface dirt off but leaves the spores. Without treatment, the mould is back within months.
How we work
We treat the surface first, then rinse at low pressure.
Soft washing is about chemistry, not force. We apply a detergent that kills mould and lifts grime, let it dwell, then rinse gently so nothing gets driven into the wall.
Treatment that kills mould at the root
We use a proper soft-wash solution so the mould doesn't just get pushed around, it gets cleared and stays gone longer.
Low pressure, full coverage
Gentle on the surface but thorough across the whole facade, eaves and sheltered walls included, not just the street-facing side.
Right for coastal homes
Salt and mould build up fast in Merewether, Bar Beach and Belmont. Soft wash clears it without harming render or paint.
“Our place in Hamilton South has rendered walls and I was nervous about pressure. VASKE soft-washed the lot, explained the method, and the mould hasn't come back. No damage anywhere.”
Best suited to
Surfaces we soft wash
- Rendered and acrylic-coated walls
- Painted weatherboard and cladding
- Older or fragile paintwork
- Eaves, fascia and soffits
- Fences, screens and feature walls
- Coastal homes with salt and mould build-up
How to book
We confirm the method and price before we arrive.
01
Tell us the surface and suburb
Render, paint or cladding, plus a photo of any mould or staining. We'll tell you straight if soft wash is the right call.
02
We confirm method and price
Phone or text within 24 hours. Happy to explain soft wash versus pressure if you want to know the difference.
03
We soft wash on the agreed date
Treat, dwell, rinse, full facade. We protect gardens and leave the surface clean and undamaged.
Pricing
How much does soft washing cost in Newcastle?
Storeys, surface area and mould coverage affect price. These are typical ranges for soft-wash jobs across Newcastle and Lake Macquarie.
- Single-storey render or cladding: often $350–$600
- Two-storey facade: typically $550–$900 depending on access
- Feature wall or fence only: from $150+ depending on area
- Coastal mould treatment included where the surface needs it
Free quotes within 24 hours. Most homes book within 1–2 weeks.
Common questions
- How much does soft washing cost in Newcastle?
- Single-storey render or cladding often starts around $350–$600. Two-storey and heavily mould-affected homes cost more. Send photos and your suburb for a confirmed price.
- What's the difference between soft washing and pressure washing?
- Soft washing uses low pressure and a treatment that kills mould and lifts grime. Pressure washing uses force. Render, paint and cladding need soft wash; hard surfaces like concrete handle pressure.
- Will soft washing damage my render or paint?
- No. That's the whole point. The low pressure and proper detergent clean the surface without stripping paint or pitting render.
- How long before the mould comes back?
- A treated soft wash keeps mould off far longer than a plain rinse because it kills the spores, not just the surface dirt. Coastal homes may need it more often.
- Do you soft wash the whole house or just the walls?
- We cover the full facade, eaves and sheltered walls included. Tell us if you also want the roof, driveway or windows and we'll quote it as one visit.