In a Sydney property market where the first impression happens online, kerb appeal isn’t a nice-to-have — it’s what gets buyers to the inspection. After preparing countless homes for sale across the Eastern Suburbs, North Shore and Northern Beaches, here’s the exterior checklist we run through, in the order that matters.
1. The roof — because it’s in every aerial photo
Buyers see your roof in the listing’s aerial and drone shots, and a streaked, mossy roof reads as a neglected house. A soft-washed roof photographs clean and signals a well-maintained property. Our roof cleaning is the highest-impact, most-overlooked pre-sale job.
2. The house walls
Mould and grime on render, brick or weatherboard age a home instantly. A full house wash brightens the whole facade and makes the paintwork look newer than it is — often saving a repaint before sale.
3. Driveway, paths and entry
The path from the street to the front door is the buyer’s first physical impression. A pressure-cleaned driveway and clean entry paths make the approach feel cared-for. This is where zebra-striped or oil-stained concrete quietly costs you.
4. Windows and glass
Clean windows let more light into the interior for inspection photos and walk-throughs — a small job with a big effect on how bright and open the home feels.
5. Gutters, and the details
Overflowing or plant-filled gutters flag deferred maintenance to a building inspector and a savvy buyer alike. Clear gutters, a tidy fence and a clean outdoor entertaining area round out the picture.
Timing it right
Book the exterior clean the week before photography, not after the sign goes up. That way the photos, the first open and every inspection all show the home at its best. We regularly coordinate with agents and stylists on pre-sale timing.
One call, whole exterior
We can handle the full pre-sale exterior — roof, walls, driveway, windows and gutters — in a coordinated visit. Request a fixed written quote: 24-hour turnaround, $20 million public liability, photo report on completion.
