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We clean, strip and repair brick and stonework on houses and commercial buildings, from Wandsworth and Lambeth to Croydon and Bromley.
Get in touch with Brick Cleaning South London to discuss your project and request a free quote.
Choose a service below to see the method we use, how the work runs and what affects the price.
Removes traffic grime, soot, algae, efflorescence and general staining from brick facades. The right method depends on the brick, the mortar and what the dirt actually is.
Cleans sandstone, limestone and other natural stone, from window sills, lintels and steps to porticos, garden walls and full stone facades. Stone is softer and more porous than most brick, so we use gentle, low-pressure methods matched to the type of stone and the staining.
Takes pebble dash off to expose the brickwork underneath. We plan for the repointing and brick repairs that removal often reveals, so the wall is finished properly.
Removes cement and other external renders from brick walls. Before we start, we check whether the brick underneath is likely to be sound enough to leave exposed.
Strips masonry paint and coatings from brickwork. Several layers, or modern coatings, can need more than one pass, so we look at what has been applied before we quote.
Rakes out failed or crumbling mortar and repoints with a mortar matched to the brick, the joint style and the age of the building.
Replaces cracked or spalled bricks with matching ones and rebuilds damaged sections, including garden and boundary walls.
Removes graffiti from brick and other masonry, using a method chosen to suit both the surface and the paint.
Cleans exterior surfaces that suit it, using controlled pressure and careful water management.
BCSL is a specialist brick and masonry team working on homes and commercial buildings south of the river. Brick and stone are all we work on: cleaning them, stripping what has been put over them, and repairing them.
The same team handles your job from first look to final check, so nothing gets lost between surveyor, cleaner and bricklayer.
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Most enquiries start with one of these
A front elevation that has turned grey or black from traffic and pollution. Brick cleaning
Pebble dash or render that is cracked, blown or dated, hiding the original brick. Pebble dash removal, render removal
Painted brickwork that is peeling, patchy or no longer wanted. Paint removal
Mortar joints that are crumbling, recessed or letting in damp. Repointing
Cracked, frost-damaged or missing bricks, or a garden wall that needs rebuilding. Brick repairs
Graffiti on a wall, shopfront or boundary. Graffiti removal
If your wall has more than one of these, we plan the work as one job. Removing pebble dash and then repointing the exposed brick is a common example.
These are real jobs from our own photos. Each one shows what the wall looked like, what we did and how it was finished, so you can judge the work before you call.
The pebble dash was taken off the front elevation of this 1930s semi to expose the original brickwork underneath. Once the brick was uncovered, the joints and any damaged bricks were assessed so the wall could be finished properly.
Layers of masonry paint were removed from the front of this Victorian terrace, returning the brick to its natural colour. The brick was then cleaned of paint residue so the finish was even across the whole facade.
Our team worked from a scaffold tower on the exposed side wall of this end-of-terrace, replacing damaged bricks and repointing worn joints so the elevation is sound and weathertight again.
A red brick boundary wall with a band of blue engineering bricks, finished with neat joints alongside a newly paved patio to give the garden a clean, durable edge.
Cleaning, removal, pointing and repairs are all we do.
If removal shows up loose bricks or failed joints, the same team repairs them. You don't need a second contractor.
We don't use one method on every building, because London stock brick, soft red brick and modern brick each behave differently.
We work across Wandsworth, Lambeth, Southwark, Lewisham, Croydon, Bromley and Bexley.
Call 07429 912 873 or use the quote form, and send a few photos if you can.
We look at the brick, the problem and the access, then send a clear quote setting out the work, the method and any repairs or access equipment needed.
We protect windows, doors and planting, then carry out the agreed work.
We tidy the site and walk round the finished wall with you before we leave.
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We work on homes and commercial buildings in and around these areas:
Not sure if we cover your street? Call 07429 912 873 and we’ll tell you.
Tell us what needs doing and send a few photos of the wall. We’ll come back to you with the next steps.
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We cover 16 local areas: Balham, Battersea, Brixton, Camberwell, Catford, Clapham, Croydon, Crystal Palace, Dulwich, Lewisham, Norwood, Peckham, Sidcup, Streatham, Tooting and Wandsworth.
Photos help us understand the wall and give you an idea of what's involved. A firm price depends on the wall area, access, the method needed and any repairs, so some jobs need a visit first.
Any cleaning or removal method can damage brick if it's the wrong one for the surface. That's why we look at the brick and the problem before choosing a method. When render or pebble dash comes off, the wall underneath sometimes needs repairs, and we explain this before work starts.
Yes. Repointing and brick repairs are part of what we do, so the same team can finish the exposed wall.
If your property is listed or in a conservation area, check with your local council before changing the outside of the building. Removing render or paint can count as a change to its appearance.
Monday to Friday 9am–7pm and Saturday 10am–5pm. We're closed on Sundays.