Oak Beam Cleaning

Good beam cleaning is about exposing the history already in the timber, not making old oak look artificially new. We work gradually through dark varnish, paint, smoke staining and ingrained dirt so the grain, tool marks and warm variation of the wood remain part of the result.

Every room is different. A cottage ceiling, barn conversion or listed interior can contain soft timber, old repairs and uneven coatings, so we test a discreet area first and agree the finish with you before treating the wider space.

Beam work is often carried out in finished rooms. Floors, fireplaces, joinery and nearby furniture are protected before cleaning starts, while dust control and careful containment keep disruption proportionate to the project.

Where beams form part of a period or listed property, we take a measured approach to pressure, media and access. The aim is a clean, even result that respects the character of the building and leaves the timber ready for its next finish.