When your walls or roof start to look like they’ve been living in a bog, it’s tempting to search for power washing services to sort the mess in an afternoon. After all, it sounds quick, cheap, and satisfying-who doesn’t love watching years of grime blasted away? But if you’re dealing with stubborn red algae or moss, standard power washing could be doing more harm than good.
Power washing services use high-pressure water jets to strip dirt and surface growth from walls, driveways and roofs. They certainly look effective in the moment-until you realise they’ve only removed what’s sitting on top.
Red algae in particular loves to bury itself deep into the pores of render and stone. So while your walls might look spotless for a few weeks, algae spores are still lurking beneath the surface, waiting to return.
Ireland’s damp climate is an all-you-can-eat buffet for algae, and no amount of blasting will keep it away for good. In fact, repeated high-pressure washing can damage your property over time.
Tiles can loosen, pointing can crumble, and before you know it, the cheap clean turns into an expensive repair job. That’s why so many homeowners call different roof moss removal companies year after year.
The only sure way to remove red algae from walls is a professional biocide treatment that kills it at the roots-something you won’t get with ordinary power washing services.
At UEH Ireland Limited, we believe your home deserves better. Instead of relying on brute force, we use Benz Softwash, a government-approved cleaning solution that sanitises and kills algae spores properly.
We pair this with low-pressure rinsing, which is gentle on your walls and roof tiles. After cleaning, we can apply ProPERLA coatings, an innovative way to keep your property looking pristine for years, not weeks.
ProPERLA isn’t just a fancy paint. It’s a super hydrophobic coating that repels rainwater, making dirt and algae slide right off with the next shower.
And for extra peace of mind, ProPERLA comes with a 10-year warranty for all colour coatings on roofs and walls, a 10-year warranty for clear coatings on roofs, and a 20-year warranty on clear coatings for walls.
That’s a level of protection you simply won’t get from standard power washing services.
Many homeowners assume power washing services are the same as professional roof cleaning, but there’s a big difference.
Our method doesn’t just remove moss-it prevents it from returning. We clean safely, treat thoroughly, and protect with a finish that lasts. So your roof stays beautiful and watertight for years.
While power washing services might seem like the quickest route to a clean exterior, it’s worth considering the long-term impact on your home. Over time, the repeated blasting can weaken surfaces, strip away protective finishes, and actually encourage moisture to penetrate deeper into walls and roofs. That’s why choosing a professional alternative isn’t just smart-it’s an investment in your property’s future.
We’re proud to be the only ProPERLA Platinum Approved Applicator in Ireland-a mark of quality you can trust. With over 30 years of combined experience, we treat every home like our own.
From small cottages to large estates, we’ve helped countless customers finally escape the cycle of constant cleaning and regrowth.
If you’re tired of paying for power washing services every spring, maybe it’s time for a change.
Contact us at UEH Ireland Limited today for a free survey and see why our approach is safer, smarter, and proven to last.
Your home deserves more than a quick blast-it deserves lasting care. Let’s get started.
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