Based in Dereham, Norfolk, G.B. Cleaning Services provides specialist agricultural building cleaning across Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Lincolnshire, Essex, and the wider East of England.
We clean the full range of farm structures — from traditional brick barns and corrugated iron sheds to modern steel-framed poultry units, grain stores, silage clamp walls, dairy parlour exteriors, and commercial farm yards.
Agricultural buildings accumulate organic matter, algae, and contamination at a rate general commercial properties don't. Roof sheets trap moss and debris that accelerates corrosion. Concrete yards become slippery and harbour bacteria. Ventilation panels on livestock buildings block with dust and reduce air quality inside. Left unchecked, the cumulative effect shortens building lifespan and can create compliance issues at audit time.
We carry out both one-off deep cleans and regular scheduled maintenance programmes, working around your farming calendar so cleaning has minimal impact on day-to-day operations.
Why Choose Our Farm Cleaning Services
Our commitment to excellence sets us apart in agricultural cleaning. Our team is equipped with industrial-grade cleaning equipment and trained in specialised cleaning techniques for agricultural environments.
From high-level warehouse cleaning to specialist barn cleaning services, we tailor our approach to meet your specific requirements while ensuring minimal disruption to your operations.
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We’ve been improving the appeal of outdoor spaces for over 10 years.
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Agricultural Buildings We Clean
We work across all types of agricultural structures throughout Norfolk, Suffolk, and the East of England:
Grain Stores & Arable Buildings
Post-harvest cleans removing dust, chaff, and residual grain that attract vermin. Exterior treatment for algae and moss on roof sheets, walls, and guttering. Pre-intake cleans for grain hygiene compliance.
Dairy Units & Cattle Buildings
External cleaning of cubicle sheds, feed passage walls, collecting yards, and milking parlour exteriors. We use products compatible with milk hygiene requirements and work around milking routines where required.
Poultry Units
Between-flock cleans of exterior cladding, ventilation louvres, concrete aprons, and access roads. Full biosecure working practices maintained throughout, with appropriate changeover procedures to avoid cross-contamination.
Pig Buildings
External cladding, yards, loading bays, and slurry store surrounds. Safe handling of wash-off in line with Environment Agency guidelines to protect nearby watercourses and groundwater.
General Purpose Barns & Storage Buildings
Pressure washing of exterior walls, roofs, guttering, and hardstandings. Soft washing for older or more delicate building materials. Moss, lichen, and algae treatment that provides lasting protection.
Farm Offices, Workshops & Outbuildings
Window cleaning, render cleaning, and general exterior maintenance cleaning to maintain a professional appearance and protect building materials.
Considering cleaning your farm buildings?
Farm buildings face a higher contamination load than most commercial properties — organic matter, silage effluent, manure splash, diesel spillage, and constant moisture all take a toll on exterior surfaces.
Beyond the practical issue of building deterioration, farm cleanliness is increasingly part of formal assessments. Red Tractor audits, BRC storage and distribution accreditation, and NMR dairy hygiene visits all include assessments of building condition and hygiene. A clean exterior signals a well-managed site.
We can carry out one-off cleans ahead of audits or inspections, and also set up rolling maintenance programmes so the buildings are consistently maintained rather than cleaned reactively.
Benefits of Professional Farm Cleaning
- Maintains hygiene standards for agricultural facilities
- Extends the life of farm buildings and equipment
- Reduces maintenance costs through regular cleaning
- Improves workplace safety and compliance
- Enhances operational efficiency
- Protects livestock health through sanitized environments
Our Specialised Cleaning Process
Every farm cleaning project starts with a site visit to assess building materials, access requirements, proximity to livestock or feed areas, and any watercourse or drainage considerations.
We then produce a written cleaning plan and risk assessment specific to your site. This covers equipment, cleaning agents, working method, and any restrictions — for example, exclusion zones around water troughs, timing constraints around milking, or restrictions on certain cleaning agents near food-grade storage.
Depending on surface type and contamination level, we use a combination of:
- Soft washing — lower-pressure application with biocidal treatment for roof sheets, cladding, and render. Effective at killing and removing algae, moss, and lichen without damaging older or more fragile materials.
- High-pressure washing — for concrete yards, hard standings, slurry channel surrounds, and heavily soiled surfaces.
- Specialist agricultural cleaning solutions — including algaecides, agricultural-grade degreasers, and biocides appropriate for farm environments.
For livestock buildings, we agree on a suitable clean window with you so animals are away from the treated areas, with clearance periods observed before reoccupancy where required.
Our Agricultural Cleaning Solutions Include
Farm Building Cleaning:
- Deep cleaning of barns and storage facilities
- High-level cleaning for tall structures
- Pressure washing of exterior surfaces
- Specialist cleaning for sensitive areas
Warehouse Cleaning:
- Commercial warehouse cleaning services
- Floor cleaning and maintenance
- Industrial equipment cleaning
- Regular maintenance programs
Farm-Safe Equipment & Procedures
Our Specialised Equipment
We utilize advanced cleaning equipment specifically designed for agricultural environments, including:
- Industrial pressure washers
- Specialist cleaning solutions safe for agricultural use
- High-reach cleaning equipment
- Heavy-duty floor cleaning machinery
Health and Safety Focus
All our cleaning processes comply with agricultural safety standards and include:
- Comprehensive risk assessments
- Safe chemical handling procedures
- Environmental protection measures
- Health and safety documentation
Showcase of Our Agricultural Cleaning Expertise
With extensive experience in agricultural and farm building cleaning, we've built a trusted reputation across the East of England's farming sector. Our specialised teams have successfully cleaned and maintained facilities ranging from small family farms to large commercial agricultural complexes.
From dairy units and grain stores to livestock buildings and commercial warehouses, we understand the unique challenges of agricultural environments. Our expertise covers both traditional farm buildings and modern agricultural facilities, ensuring each structure receives appropriate cleaning methods that protect its integrity.
Farm Cleaning Projects
Areas We Cover
We deliver specialist agricultural cleaning services across the East of England's farming regions. From the arable lands of Cambridgeshire to the mixed farming estates of Norfolk, our teams are equipped to handle diverse agricultural cleaning requirements.
We maintain farm buildings and agricultural facilities throughout Norwich, Peterborough, Cambridge, Ipswich, King's Lynn, Great Yarmouth, Dereham, and Bury St Edmunds.
Our strategic presence in the East of England enables us to provide efficient service for all agricultural cleaning needs. Whether you're operating a dairy farm near Norwich, managing grain storage facilities in Peterborough, or running livestock units in Suffolk, our specialised cleaning teams arrive with comprehensive equipment and expertise for any agricultural cleaning project.
Farm Cleaning — Frequently Asked Questions
What types of farm buildings do you clean?
We clean the full range of agricultural structures, including grain stores, dairy units, cubicle sheds, poultry units, pig buildings, general purpose barns, silage clamp walls, workshops, and farm offices. We also clean concrete yards, hard standings, and agricultural road surfaces. If you're unsure whether we cover your type of building, call us on 01362 685446 for a quick discussion.
Do you clean around livestock, or do animals need to be moved first?
For most exterior cleaning work — roof sheets, cladding, and wall surfaces — animals do not need to be moved, as the work is carried out externally. For work close to livestock housing, particularly where cleaning agents or high-pressure wash-off could reach the animals or their feed, we agree a clean window with you in advance. Where clearance periods apply to the products we're using, we'll advise you before we start
Are the cleaning products you use safe near food storage and water?
Yes — we specifically select cleaning agents suited to agricultural environments. Products used near food-grade grain storage or around dairy facilities are chosen for compatibility with food hygiene requirements. We also take precautions to avoid run-off reaching watercourses, including the use of containment measures where required by the site risk assessment. Compliance with Environment Agency guidelines on chemical use near water is part of our standard process.
What is soft washing, and why is it used on agricultural buildings?
Soft washing is a lower-pressure application method that combines a biocidal cleaning solution with a controlled rinse. It is more effective than pure pressure washing for treating algae, moss, and lichen because the biocide kills the organism at the root rather than simply blasting the surface growth. It is also safer for older corrugated iron, fibre cement roofing, and other agricultural building materials that can be damaged by high-pressure washing. For many agricultural buildings, soft washing is the appropriate primary method, with high-pressure washing reserved for concrete yards and heavily soiled surfaces.
Do you offer regular maintenance cleaning contracts for farms?
Yes. We offer scheduled maintenance programmes tailored to your farming calendar. Common schedules include post-harvest cleans for arable and grain storage buildings, between-flock cleans for poultry units, and annual or biannual exterior cleans for dairy and cattle buildings. Regular maintenance prevents the build-up that makes one-off cleans more expensive and time-consuming. Contact us to discuss a programme that fits your operation.
How do you dispose of dirty wash water from farm cleans?
Our method statements include wash-water management appropriate to each site. On farm environments, we avoid directing contaminated run-off into surface water drains or watercourses. Depending on the site, this may involve directing wash water to a slurry system or sealed drain, using containment barriers, or managing the volume and direction of rinse water. The specific approach is agreed during the pre-clean site assessment and documented in the risk assessment.
Do you provide RAMS documentation for farm cleaning work?
Yes. A risk assessment and method statement (RAMS) is produced for every farm cleaning project and provided to the client before work begins. This can be shared with farm managers, estate owners, or included in site safety files. Where required for specific accreditation audits — such as Red Tractor or BRC — we can tailor the documentation to meet audit evidence requirements.
How much does farm building cleaning cost in Norfolk and East England?
Prices vary depending on building size, surface type, access requirements, and contamination level. There is no fixed rate for agricultural cleaning as no two farm sites are the same. We provide free, no-obligation site visits and quotations across Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Lincolnshire, Essex, and the wider East of England. Call 01362 685446 or use the enquiry form to arrange a visit.
Farm Cleaning Prices
Prices vary depending on building size, surface type, level of contamination, and access. We work across a wide range of agricultural property sizes — from single barns to large multi-building farm complexes.
We operate within 60 mile radius of Dereham, serving customers in Norwich, Cambridge, Great Yarmouth, Peterborough, Ipswich, Bury St Edmunds & King's Lynn.
G.B Cleaning Services place great importance on friendly and reliable service, so please get in touch for a free, no obligation quote for your property.
