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Window, gutter and conservatory cleaning on Hayling IslandSalt off the glass and sand out of the gutters on Hayling.
Over the Langstone bridge and down the island: Northney, West Town, Mengham, Eastoke. Hayling is about six miles from our base in Farlington, and the sea makes its houses a job of their own.
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The houses in Hayling Island.
Hayling Island is low, flat and open to the weather on three sides. A lot of the housing is bungalows and chalet bungalows from the 1950s to the 1970s, plus holiday homes, seafront flats along Eastoke and Beachlands, and newer family houses in Mengham, West Town and Northney.
Bungalows mean long gutter runs at a low height, often with a conservatory or sunroom built off the back to catch the light. Near the seafront many houses have big picture windows and balconies facing the Solent, which look wonderful when they are clean and dull fast when they are not.
The island takes the full force of the south-westerly winds, so salt spray and fine sand get onto everything, even a good way back from the beach.
What Hayling houses usually need.
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Salt haze on windows
Salt dries on the glass as a white film that a squeegee just smears around. Pure water dissolves it and rinses it away without leaving streaks or spots, which is why it suits a seaside house so well.
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Sand and grit in the gutters
Wind-blown sand and grit collect in the gutters and settle in the bottom of downpipes. It is heavier than leaves and does not wash through on its own, so it needs vacuuming out.
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Conservatories and sunrooms
A conservatory roof on the island gets salt, sand and algae all at once. Panels and glazing bars are washed and rinsed so the light comes back in.
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UPVC in sea air
White fascias, soffits and frames in salty, damp air go grey and grubby quicker than they do inland. A regular wash keeps them looking new.
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Holiday homes and lets
Second homes and holiday lets often go months without anyone looking up at the gutters. A clean between seasons means the place looks right when the next guests arrive.
Paintwork in Hayling.
Paint has a hard life on the island. Salt air lifts masonry paint off render, gloss on timber windows and doors cracks and chalks, and anything metal on a balcony or gate starts to rust at the edges.
We prepare exterior surfaces properly before painting, so the new coat has something sound to hold on to, and use finishes made for exposed walls. Beach huts are not our line, but bungalow fronts, render, fascia boards that are still timber, front doors, balconies and garden walls are. Inside, a holiday let that needs a fresh coat before the season is a quick job to price.
From Farlington to Hayling.
There is one road on and off the island, so on a busy summer Saturday the bridge is worth avoiding, and a weekday visit is often easier for everyone. From Farlington it is along the Havant Road, through Langstone and over the bridge.
Window cleaning starts from £15 and gutter, fascia, soffit, cladding and conservatory roof cleaning from £30. Painting and decorating, inside and out, is priced after a visit. See the colour card for more jobs and the full price list.
Asked in Hayling.
Do you cover all of Hayling Island?
Yes, from Northney by the bridge down to West Town, Mengham, Eastoke and Sandy Point.
Why use pure water on seaside windows?
Salt and sand leave a film that soap and squeegees smear. Pure water dissolves it and dries without spots, so the glass stays clear for longer.
Can you clean a holiday home while we are away?
Outside work like gutters, fascias, conservatory roofs and windows can usually be done without anyone home, as long as we can get to the side and back. Just let us know when you book.
How much is window cleaning on Hayling?
Window cleaning starts from £15. Bungalows with lots of glass, conservatories and balconies are priced on the job.