Why exterior cleaning of your building is about more than just appearances

When people talk about cleaning the house, they almost always mean the interior - the kitchen, living room and bathroom get plenty of attention while the exterior walls and roof sit neglected. It’s understandable, as most people don’t recognise the true value of exterior cleaning. Its importance lies not only in improving the aesthetics of your property but also in ensuring you stay on top of problems that could end up costing you thousands. 

RAS-VERTEX is a Sunshine Coast-based team that has been helping the local community improve the look and value of their properties for over ten years, with a focus on exterior painting, cleaning, maintenance and height safety.   

Here are four reasons to consider exterior cleaning if you want to improve the look, appeal and value of your property today. 

1. The exterior of your house is your house  

You can replace interior items like sinks, taps, shelves and benches without too much cost or trouble. But when it comes to repairing the exterior of your building, the costs can escalate very quickly. The exterior is the ‘skeleton’ of your house, and without a solid skeleton, everything can fall apart. Often people take action on repairing their house only when they see a visible problem - that’s when it becomes urgent and impossible to ignore. But we need to shift our thinking to prioritise prevention over cure if we’re to protect ourselves and keep our assets in the best possible condition for the long term. 

2. Elemental wear and tear adds up over time 

You might not always be able to see the elements doing damage, but you can be assured they are. Every day your building is exposed to wind, rain, hail, sun or salt. Exterior cleaning removes the build-up of damaging materials that essentially eat away at your building’s external surfaces. If left untreated, the building’s exterior can become weakened and break down, requiring extremely costly interventions to maintain the structural integrity of the property. 

3. Increase the value of your home

If you’re looking to sell your property, there is no better first impression than a clean, inviting exterior. That’s what prospective buyers see from the street, and it could easily be what makes or breaks their thoughts about buying. By the time they enter the building, their mind may already be made up. When you invest in exterior cleaning, the impressive aesthetics of your building will speak for itself, and you can sweeten the deal by telling buyers that a professional cleaning has been recently undertaken on the property. 

4. Peace of Mind

Much like a regular termite check or home and contents insurance, an exterior cleaning service provides essential peace of mind. There’s every chance your property is your most highly valued asset, and you need to know you’re doing everything in your power to protect it from danger. 

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