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What the UK’s retrofit agenda means for commercial facade restoration
The UK’s commercial property sector is under growing pressure to improve the performance of existing buildings. For years, sustainability conversations focused mainly on new construction. Developers, landlords and property owners were encouraged to build more...
Why Britain’s town halls and civic buildings need a restoration plan
Across the UK, some of our most important public buildings are quietly facing the same problem. Town halls, libraries, museums, civic centres and historic council buildings were often built between the mid-1800s and early 1900s. Constructed from stone, brick and...
Case Study: DOFF Steam Cleaning at Hungerford Town Hall
Positioned at the centre of Hungerford’s High Street, Hungerford Town Hall is a well-known civic building with real local presence. Built in the late 19th century and now Grade II listed, it remains an active part of the town as the meeting place for Hungerford Town...
What London’s “World’s Best City” award reveals about its facades
London has been named the world’s best city in the latest World’s Best Cities ranking produced by Resonance in partnership with Ipsos. It is an impressive achievement, but not a surprising one. The capital retained the top spot for the 11th consecutive year, ranking...
Commercial Facade Restoration in 2026: Trends, carbon and the shift from replacement
In commercial property, environmental impact became impossible to ignore in 2025. Whole-life carbon, recyclable skyscrapers and reusable facades moved from fringe topics to everyday discussion. As 2026 begins, it’s clear those conversations are starting to shape real...
Quay Quarter Tower: when reuse beats rebuild
Sydney’s Quay Quarter Tower is fast becoming the reference point for anyone weighing refurbishment against demolition. Completed in early 2022, the refurbishment project took a 1970s office tower and kept as much of the sounds elements as possible, then added space...
Refurbish vs Replace: the whole-life carbon and cost case for facade restoration
For years, commercial landlords and property maintenance executives have favoured replacement as the definitive fix for a tired facade. But that mindset is shifting, largely influenced by public sentiment and environmental policy direction. The introduction of RICS’...
Wetter Winters, Hotter Summers: Why UK climate shifts are accelerating facade damage
If your building has looked a little greener, grimier or more sun-baked lately, you’re probably not imagining it. The UK’s weather is changing in a way that’s tailor-made for facade staining: wetter, milder winters that feed biological growth, followed by hotter,...
How can DOFF Steam Cleaning help my business?
According to a survey by facilities specialist ServiceChannel, more than half of consumers say they will avoid a business if the exterior appears poorly maintained. In fact, 95 per cent believe a company’s external appearance is one of the main factors influencing...