Why do beach houses need more cleaning?
Salt spray settles on everything. In Surfers Paradise, Broadbeach, Burleigh Heads, Palm Beach and Coolangatta you get a salt film on the glass, the solar panels, the window frames and anything metal. Add the Gold Coast humidity and the usual mould and algae, and surfaces get dirty a lot faster than they would a few kilometres inland.
Our suggested schedule
| Service | Most homes | Beachfront and coastal |
|---|---|---|
| Windows | Every 2 to 3 months | Monthly |
| Solar panels | Every 6 to 12 months | Closer to every 6 months |
| House wash | Every 2 to 3 years | Every 12 to 18 months, before storm season |
| Roof | Every 1 to 2 years | Every 1 to 2 years, sooner if growth shows |
| Driveway | Every 12 to 18 months | Every 12 to 18 months |
| Gutters | Twice a year | Twice a year, quarterly under heavy trees |
Treat these as a starting point. Once we've seen how exposed your place is, we'll suggest something that fits it.
What does salt do to windows and solar panels?
On glass, salt leaves a dull haze that doesn't come off with the hose. On solar panels it cuts the light reaching the cells, so output drops. We clean both with purified water and soft brushes. It dries without streaks and it's safe for the panels and their warranty.
When's the best time of year?
Spring. A wash in September or October clears the winter build-up before the wet season, and it's the right time to get the gutters cleaned before the storms arrive.
Can it be put on a schedule?
For gutters and commercial properties, yes. We offer half-yearly and quarterly gutter plans and monthly, quarterly and half-yearly contracts for commercial sites. For anything else, ask for a quote and tell us what you'd like done regularly.
Suburbs where this comes up most
Surfers Paradise · Broadbeach · Mermaid Beach · Nobby Beach · Miami · Burleigh Heads · Palm Beach · Currumbin · Tugun · Bilinga · Kirra · Coolangatta · Tweed Heads · Labrador · Runaway Bay · Paradise Point · Hope Island · Cleveland · Wellington Point · Thorneside · Victoria Point · Redland Bay · Wynnum
Related services
- Professional Window Cleaning Services
- Professional Solar Panel Cleaning
- Home Wash & Soft Wash Services
- Professional Roof Cleaning Services
More guides
- Soft washing vs pressure washing: which does your Gold Coast home need?
- How much does house washing cost on the Gold Coast?
- Why mould keeps coming back on Gold Coast homes, and how to slow it down
- What does a full exterior clean include, and how do you book one?
- Exterior cleaning before you sell or go to auction on the Gold Coast
- Cleaning pavers, patios and pool surrounds on the Gold Coast
- Exterior cleaning for strata and body corporate properties: a guide for managers and committees
- Roof soft washing on the Gold Coast: tiled, metal and older roofs
- All exterior cleaning FAQs