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.
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.
What changes
The mould goes, the paint stays.
A gentle low-pressure clean for painted or rendered walls.
Mould cleared
Mould is treated first, so it does not grow straight back.
Low pressure, full coverage
Gentle on the surface but thorough across the outside walls, eaves and sheltered sides, not just the street-facing wall.
Right for coastal homes
Salt and mould build up fast in Merewether, Bar Beach and Belmont. A gentle clean clears it without harming render or paint.
“Our place in Hamilton South has rendered walls and I was nervous about pressure. VASKE cleaned the lot gently, explained what they were doing, 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
Price confirmed first.
01
Tell us the surface and suburb
Tell us whether it is render, paint or cladding, and send a photo of any mould or staining.
02
Confirm price
Phone or text within 24 hours. If the wall needs a gentler clean, we will say so plainly.
03
We clean on the agreed date
Walls, eaves and sheltered sides cleaned gently. We protect gardens and leave the outside clean and undamaged.
Quote factors
What affects soft washing pricing in Newcastle?
Wall material, height, mould coverage and access all affect the clean.
- Render, paint and cladding need lower pressure than concrete or brick
- Two-storey walls and tight access take more care
- Mould, salt and shaded walls need the right treatment before rinsing
- The aim is a clean wall without stripped paint or pitted render
Free quotes within 24 hours. Most homes book within 1–2 weeks.
Common questions
- What affects a soft washing quote?
- Wall type, height, mould coverage and access all matter. VASKE matches the clean to the surface so render, paint and cladding are handled correctly.
- What's the difference between soft washing and pressure washing?
- Soft washing is a gentler low-pressure clean for render, paint and cladding. Pressure washing uses more force and suits hard areas like concrete.
- Will soft washing damage my render or paint?
- No. That is the point. The gentler clean removes mould and grime without stripping paint or pitting render.
- How long before the mould comes back?
- A treated clean keeps mould off far longer than a plain rinse because it deals with the growth, 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 outside walls, eaves and sheltered sides. Tell us if you also want the roof, driveway or windows and we will quote it as one visit.