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Exterior Cleaning Services for Educational Buildings
A complete range of exterior cleaning services, so estates and facilities teams can use one specialist contractor across multiple areas of a campus.
Gutter Cleaning
Blocked gutters can lead to overflowing water, staining, damp and costly damage to building fabric. We clean difficult-to-access and high-level gutter systems using specialist vacuum equipment, MEWPs and cherry pickers.
- School buildings & sports halls
- Teaching blocks & university campuses
- Student accommodation
- Historic and listed buildings
Render Cleaning
Green algae, black staining and atmospheric pollution can dramatically change the appearance of rendered school buildings. We use softwashing, steam cleaning and other controlled methods to remove organic contamination without damaging the render.
Can completely transform a building’s appearance without the cost of repainting or replacing the render.
Chewing Gum Removal
Entrances, playgrounds, paths and communal areas can quickly become covered with discarded chewing gum. We use specialist high-temperature equipment to remove built-up gum from external surfaces.
- Playgrounds & entrance areas
- Paths, walkways & courtyards
- Concrete, paving & seating areas
Window Cleaning
From classroom windows to large glazed façades. Access methods include water-fed poles, MEWPs, cherry pickers and specialist high-level access depending on the building — one-off restorative cleans or scheduled maintenance.
High-level window cleaning: our own access equipment removes the need to coordinate multiple contractors.
Façade Cleaning
First impressions matter — main entrances, reception buildings, open-day routes, historic university buildings and student accommodation. We clean stone, brickwork, render, cladding, glass and architectural features.
Steam cleaning, low-pressure cleaning, softwashing or controlled chemical treatments — the method is chosen for the surface, not aggressive pressure washing by default.
Louver Cleaning
External ventilation louvers accumulate dirt, algae, pollution and organic growth, and are often positioned at height — difficult for an in-house maintenance team to reach.
Our access capabilities let us clean high-level louvers alongside windows and façades as part of the same project.
Why Schools, Colleges & Universities Choose LBC
A complete range of exterior cleaning services, so estates and facilities teams can use one specialist contractor across multiple areas of a campus.
1. DBS-Checked Cleaning Teams
Operatives working within education environments can be DBS checked, providing reassurance when projects run on active school and college sites.
2. Large Experienced Team
Education-sector jobs often need to start immediately after pupils leave and finish before the first day of term — our team size makes that possible.
3. Our Own Access Equipment
MEWPs and cherry pickers mean we can tackle difficult high-level areas without relying on several separate suppliers. Rope-access solutions available where required.
4. Flexible Around Term Times
We organise work around half-terms, Easter and summer holidays, weekends and out-of-hours periods, working with your facilities department to minimise disruption.
5. One Contractor, Multiple Services
Gutters, render, windows, paving and façades in one project — reducing mobilisation costs and making the job easier for the estates team to manage.
6. Experienced Commercial Contractor
Extensive experience on large, complex commercial properties, trained to work with appropriate RAMS, access equipment and site-specific safety procedures.
Trusted by educational organisations
See Our Education Cleaning Projects
Sometimes the easiest way to understand what we can achieve is to see the work being carried out.
School Render Cleaning
Restoring heavily contaminated render on an educational building.
College Window Cleaning
High-level window cleaning at an active educational site.
University Façade Cleaning
Commercial Chewing Gum Removal
Specialist equipment removing years of built-up gum.
Planning Work During the School Holidays?
Summer and half-term periods are often the ideal opportunity to tackle larger exterior maintenance projects. We survey the site beforehand, agree scope and access requirements, and have everything planned so work can begin as soon as the site becomes available.
For larger campuses, we can prioritise key areas so facilities managers can allocate budget where it makes the biggest difference:
Book Your Holiday Cleaning Programme
Get a scope, access plan and quotation in place before the site becomes available.
Free Site Survey & Cleaning Proposal
Every educational property is different. The safest and most cost-effective cleaning method depends on the surface, height, access restrictions, level of contamination and required completion programme.
LBC can attend your school, college or university to assess the property and prepare a detailed quotation.
If you manage a school, academy, college or university and would like help improving the appearance of your buildings, speak to the LBC team.
Your proposal can include:
- Recommended cleaning methods
- Access requirements
- Areas and quantities
- Photographs
- Programme of works
- Health & safety requirements
- Optional additional cleaning areas
- Itemised pricing
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Holiday periods are often the preferred time for larger education-sector cleaning projects. We plan the project in advance and mobilise during half-term, Easter or summer holidays to minimise disruption.
Are your staff DBS checked?
LBC can provide DBS-checked operatives for work within educational environments.
Yes. We provide several specialist access solutions including MEWPs and cherry pickers, as well as high-level cleaning systems.
Yes. Larger schools, colleges and university campuses can be surveyed and divided into buildings, elevations or phases, with a programme built around your budget and holiday periods.
Yes. Commercial gutter cleaning is one of our most frequently requested services for schools and educational properties.
Yes. The cleaning system is selected according to the type and condition of render — controlled softwashing and steam-cleaning techniques rather than high pressure alone.
Yes. We provide specialist chewing gum removal for playgrounds, entrances, walkways, paving and other high-traffic areas.
Yes. We clean windows, glazed façades, stone, render, brickwork, cladding, louvers and other external building surfaces.
Yes. Site-specific risk assessments and method statements can be prepared for commercial projects where required.
Yes. We can price individual sites or programmes covering multiple schools, academies or educational properties.
Contact LBC to arrange a free site survey. We’ll assess the areas requiring cleaning, recommend suitable methods and provide a written quotation.
Create a Cleaner, Better-Looking Campus
From a single blocked gutter to a complete external transformation of an education campus, LBC has the people, equipment and experience to deliver the project.
