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Brick Cleaning

Brick Cleaning & Acid Washing for Strata, Homeowners & Builders

Mortar and cement smears, efflorescence, moss and stains removed from brick walls, fences, pavers and facades across Sydney's Northern Beaches, North Shore and Eastern Suburbs. Test patch first, the right strength for your brick, and wash water kept out of the drains.

Small brick walls from $440 inc GST · Quotes within 24 hours · $20M public liability · Owner-led, Peter on every job

Who It's For

Brick Cleaning for Every Kind of Property

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Strata Buildings

Brick facades, fences, entrances and retaining walls cleaned for owners corporations, with a clear scope and a firm price. Works well alongside our Strata Graffiti Plan.

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Homeowners Before Sale

Dull, stained or salt-streaked brick takes the shine off a street view. A brick clean before photography lifts the first impression for buyers.

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Builders After Bricklaying

Mortar and cement smears cleaned off new brickwork before handover. Quoted per house, single storey from $1,100.

What We Remove

Marks and Stains We Treat

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Mortar & Cement Smears

The grey haze and splashes left behind after bricklaying, cleaned off the face of the brick.

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Efflorescence (White Salt)

The white powdery bloom that comes through brick and mortar, removed and treated at the surface.

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Moss & Dirt

Moss, lichen, algae and built-up grime lifted from brick walls, fences and paving.

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Rust & Stains

Rust runs, tannin and other stains treated with a cleaner matched to the stain and the brick.

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Graffiti

Spray paint and markers removed from brick. See our graffiti removal service and Strata Graffiti Plan.

Surfaces

Surfaces We Clean

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Face Brick Walls & Facades

House walls, unit blocks and commercial buildings, including the tall and awkward spots.

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Brick Fences & Retaining Walls

Front fences, side fences, garden walls and retaining walls.

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Brick Pavers

Driveways, paths, courtyards and patios in brick paving.

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Block

Concrete block and masonry walls with similar staining or smears.

Real Results

Brick Acid Wash Before and After

New-build brick acid wash in Bayview: mortar and cement haze cleaned off the face brick after bricklaying. Real photos from a real job, taken on site.

Mortar haze acid washed off a new-build patterned brick wall, Bayview, before and after
Patterned face brick wall, new build, Bayview, March 2026
Mortar haze acid washed off a new-build breeze block wall, Bayview, before and after
Breeze block wall, new build, Bayview, November 2025
How It Works

Our Process

1

Inspect

We look at the brick type, colour, age and what is on it, and confirm the right method before any cleaner comes out.

2

Test Patch

Every job starts with a test patch in an out-of-the-way spot, so you can see the result and we can confirm the brick can take it.

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Right-Strength Cleaner

We apply a cleaner diluted to suit the brick and the stain. Light-coloured brick and heritage surfaces get a gentler method.

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Low-Pressure Rinse

The surface is rinsed at low pressure so the face of the brick and the mortar joints aren't damaged.

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Wash Water Contained

Wash water is contained and kept out of stormwater drains.

Pricing

Brick Cleaning Prices

All prices include GST. Larger walls and facades are measured and quoted on inspection.

ServicePrice (inc GST)
Small brick fence or wallfrom $440
Brick walls and facades (quoted on inspection)$18 per m²
New-build brick clean for builders, single storey (quoted per house)from $1,100

New-build brick cleaning removes mortar and cement smears after bricklaying. Efflorescence removal, mortar and cement stain removal and brick paver cleaning are quoted on inspection.

Important: what we won't do

Test patch first, always. Every brick is different, so we test before we clean the rest.

Light-coloured brick, sandstone and heritage surfaces need a gentler method. Strong cleaners can stain or damage them, so we adjust the approach to suit.

Acid never goes on sandstone, limestone, travertine or terrazzo. Acid etches and dulls these surfaces permanently. If that is what you have, see our stone cleaning and sealing service instead.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Pressure cleaning removes dirt, moss and loose grime with water. Acid washing uses a diluted cleaner to dissolve things water can't, like mortar and cement smears, efflorescence (the white salt that comes through brick) and some rust stains. We choose the method after inspecting the brick, and we always rinse at low pressure so the face of the brick isn't damaged.

On hard-fired face brick it is, when it is done properly. We always do a test patch first, and we dilute the cleaner to suit the brick. Light-coloured brick, sandstone and heritage surfaces need a gentler method. Acid never goes on sandstone, limestone, travertine or terrazzo, because it etches and dulls them. If your surface is one of those, we will use a different approach or tell you honestly if we shouldn't touch it.

Yes. Once the bricklayers finish, mortar and cement smears are left on the face of the brick, and they need cleaning off before handover. We quote new-build brick cleaning per house, with single storey homes from $1,100.

It is contained and kept out of stormwater drains. That protects your garden, the neighbours and local waterways.

A small brick fence or wall starts from $440. Brick walls and facades are $18 per square metre, quoted on inspection. New-build brick cleaning for builders is quoted per house, with single storey from $1,100. All prices include GST. Send us a few photos or call 0423 668 766 and we will give you a firm quote within 24 hours.

Book Brick Cleaning

Test patch first, the right strength for your brick, wash water contained. $20M insured and owner-led.