Raghwat Al Janoub Maintenance and Cleaning
Building facade cleaning in Dhurma
Dhurma is a governorate town on the Tuwaiq mountains west of Riyadh, retaining old stone buildings alongside modern villas. The old stone has absorbed salts over decades, and hard groundwater leaves white deposits on every new surface.
Why a facade needs regular cleaning
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The surface is protected
The wrong product costs more than the dirt it removes.
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Access decided on site
We do not pick the access method from an office.
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Glass stays clear
Calcium scale on glass turns into permanent etching if it is left.
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The building keeps running
We plan the access and the working hours around how the building is used through the day, and we protect the ground, the entrances and anyone passing below.
Why the job is different in Dhurma
Old stone is sometimes brittle from long exposure. Mineral-rich groundwater needs special rinsing techniques. The whole method is set out in the details of our building facade cleaning service.
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Old stone has absorbed salts deep over centuries
Historic buildings are built from very porous local stone. Decades of exposure to hard groundwater have driven salts deep into the stone fabric. Surface cleaning alone does not solve it. We need to understand how salts move within the structure and slow their re-emergence.
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Modern and old buildings need completely different treatment
Modern villas with different cladding are nothing like old stone. Hard water leaves easy-to-remove white spots on cladding, but strong acids would damage the stone. Planning must separate the two building types.
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The escarpment location affects drainage and runoff
The town sits on the edge of the Tuwaiq plateau, so drainage is steep and water runs directly down. This means cleaning water does not pond, but may damage lower foundations if not managed carefully.
What's Included
The town sits in a wide valley known for date palm groves and farmland. Architectural variety means each building type needs different care.
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Roof survey and anchor points
Old buildings may have unconventional roof forms. Roof survey needs precision and care to avoid damage.
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Access chosen: rope or powered
The escarpment location may make access difficult from certain sides. Full assessment of options is needed before planning.
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A test patch before the whole elevation
Test patches on old stone are essential first. Surface sensitivity may be higher than it looks from a distance.
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Glass and curtain walling
Old glass set in stone is fragile. We use very soft brushes and low-pressure water rinse only.
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Cladding and stone, pH-neutral
Stone and cladding require fresh water for final rinse. Local hard water is never acceptable in the final stages.
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Ground and passers-by protected
Drainage on the escarpment needs careful direction. We need a system to prevent water running onto buildings below.
The character of Dhurma
Historic district: close-set buildings, narrow lanes and ageing services
Historic here means porous stone that has absorbed salts deep over decades. Cleaning is not just surface removal but understanding how salts move within the stone and slowing their reabsorption in the future.
How we work
Survey from the roof
Choose access and products
Wash top to bottom
Inspect and hand over
Some of our work
Photos from our team's work.
What is different about Riyadh Region
Riyadh Region covers the central Najd plateau from the capital out to Al Kharj, Al Majma'ah, Al Zulfi, Dawadmi, Al Quwaiiyah and Wadi Al Dawasir. The climate is dry, with fierce summer heat, cool winters and spring dust storms carried off the Dahna sands to the east and the Nafud beyond Al Zulfi. The capital's glass towers and cladding sit alongside stone and marble villas, mosques and government buildings in the towns, with farms and palm groves around Al Kharj and the southern wadis. Fine dust abrades polished floors, and the hard groundwater leaves stubborn spotting on glass and stone.
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