Exterior cleaning in Sydney: the complete guide
Exterior cleaning in Sydney covers everything on the outside of a home: windows, house soft wash, gutters, driveways, roofs, solar panels, sandstone and fences. Coastal salt, harbour haze and tree-canopy mould drive most of it. Real prices start from $150 for windows and $300 for a house wash, quoted firm online in about 60 seconds.
What exterior cleaning costs in Sydney (2026)
Real starting prices from the Schmick instant-quote price book. Windows, gutters, house wash and driveways are priced up front from your address; roofs, solar, sandstone and fences are quoted per job.
| Service | From | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Window cleaning | $150 | $150–$550 |
| House soft wash | $300 | $300–$960 |
| Gutter cleaning | $180 | $180–$430 |
| Driveway & path pressure cleaning | $180 | $180–$420 |
| Solar panel cleaning | Quoted per job | By size, pitch & access |
| Sandstone cleaning | Quoted per job | By size, pitch & access |
| Roof cleaning | Quoted per job | By size, pitch & access |
| Fence and gate cleaning | Quoted per job | By size, pitch & access |
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The services
- Window cleaning
- House soft wash
- Gutter cleaning
- Driveway & path pressure cleaning
- Solar panel cleaning
- Sandstone cleaning
- Roof cleaning
- Fence and gate cleaning
By area
One crew across the North Shore, the Eastern Suburbs and Manly & Middle Harbour — 56 suburbs, each with a page for every service.
Common Sydney exterior problems
- Why your south-facing render turns green (and how to fix it properly)
- Black streaks on your roof: what they are and what they mean
- Gutters overflowing in rain: the 10-minute diagnosis
- The salt haze on Sydney glass: why your windows dull between cleans
- Solar output dropped? Check the glass before you blame the system
- Sandstone gone black: the lichen crust on Sydney stone, and the safe way off
- Oil stains on the driveway: what lifts and what will not
- Moss on roof tiles: harmless or a problem?
When to clean
Sydney's exterior-care year runs to a rhythm — storm season, the autumn leaf drop, winter mould, the bushfire danger period. The Sydney exterior maintenance calendar
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Exterior cleaning in Sydney, answered.
What does exterior cleaning cost in Sydney?
It depends on the service and the size of the home. Window cleaning starts from $150 (most single-storey homes $150–$550), gutter cleaning from $180, and a house soft wash from $300. Roof, solar, sandstone and fences are quoted per job. The instant quote returns a firm, bookable price from your address in about 60 seconds.
What is the difference between soft washing and pressure washing?
Pressure washing uses high-pressure water and suits hard surfaces like concrete driveways. Soft washing uses low pressure and the right cleaning chemistry, and is the safe method for render, painted weatherboard, roof tiles and sandstone — surfaces a high-pressure blast would etch, strip or drive water behind.
How often should a Sydney home be cleaned outside?
Windows near the water want two to three cleans a year; gutters twice, before storm season and after the autumn leaf drop; a house wash every one to two years; roofs every two to four. Salt near the coast and tree canopy inland shorten the intervals.
Which Sydney areas does Schmick service?
The North Shore (Lower and Upper), the Eastern Suburbs, and Manly and Middle Harbour — 56 suburbs in total, with a dedicated page for each service in each suburb.