Colchester Exterior Cleaning is a true local success story — built on hard work, community spirit, and a genuine passion for helping people take pride in their homes.

The business began in 2017 when Andy and his friend John bought a small window cleaning round. At the time, Andy had left full-time employment to care for his mum, Margaret, who was living with Alzheimer’s. The flexibility of running his own business meant he could continue to support her while still earning a living — something that mattered deeply to him.

During the Covid pandemic, when many people were spending more time at home, Andy noticed a shift. Customers began asking if he could help with other exterior cleaning jobs like roofs, driveways, patios, and more.

With people investing in their properties instead of travel, the demand for reliable exterior cleaning grew quickly.

Determined to deliver a top-quality service, Andy trained with PureSeal Services Ltd, expanding his skills and knowledge across a full range of exterior cleaning techniques.

When Margaret sadly passed away, she left Andy a small inheritance, a gesture that allowed him to reinvest in the business with a new van and professional-grade equipment. Around that time, John moved on to pursue other things (no drama — they’re still good friends!), and Andy took the reins fully, continuing to grow Colchester Exterior Cleaning into the trusted local business it is today.

Andy takes real pride in his work. There’s nothing quite like transforming a home and seeing the difference a clean roof, driveway, or patio can make. He treats every property as if it were his own, and it shows, most of the company’s work now comes through word of mouth and personal recommendations.

We’ve always seen ourselves as a local, family-run business, and that’s exactly how we operate. Andy handles the cleaning himself — no faceless teams or subcontractors — so you always know who’s turning up at your door. Behind the scenes, I manage the admin, uniforms, and the occasional update. It’s a team effort, and that personal touch is something our customers really value.

Our window cleaning customers often come back for other exterior work, and the quality of Andy’s work means those jobs last, a properly cleaned roof, for example, won’t need doing again for another five years or more.

Looking back, it’s amazing to see how far the business has come — from a small window cleaning round to a well-respected local company with hundreds of happy customers across Colchester.

I’m incredibly proud of what Andy has built, and I know Margaret would be too.