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Bayside · Kingston · 3197
Full pure-water clean of every panel, with frames and channels cleared. Before & after photos provided, free condition inspection included, and zero mess left behind.
6 panels $140 · 14 panels $170 · 22 panels $210
Patterson Lakes localOwner operated by DanielNo subcontractorsSame-week bookings
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What you get
Patterson Lakes homes along the canals and on quieter inland streets get the same thorough solar panel cleaning from Daniel. He hand washes every panel with deionised water and soft brushes, then checks the array over and emails you photos that afternoon.
Daniel's promise
One person, one fixed price and one careful clean: Daniel quotes, climbs and finishes every Patterson Lakes job himself.
Patterson Lakes grew around its network of canals from the 1970s onward, so many homes are brick and render houses from that era, often with later second-storey additions and a few striking modern waterfront rebuilds. Daniel cleans solar panels on all of them personally. When you message, it's Daniel who replies, prices the job and turns up with his harness.
Quoted and confirmed by text before the booking. No add-ons and no surprise charges on the day.
You booked Daniels Solar Cleaning, you get Daniel. No subcontractors and no trainees, ever.
Concrete tiles, terracotta and flat Colorbond sections are all common in Patterson Lakes, and Daniel crosses each one clipped into height-safety gear.
He tells you what he found — even when that means your panels didn't need doing yet.
Canal-side living
From waterfront homes backing onto the canals to tidy streets further from the water, a few housing traits guide how Daniel sets up.
Canal-front homes often have the garden and jetty at the back, with little room down the sides. Daniel checks gate and ladder placement with you beforehand so nothing gets in the way.
Plenty of original single-storey houses have gained a second level over the years. Arrays often end up on the newer upper roof, which Daniel reaches with a harness at no extra cost.
Modern rebuilds favour low-pitch metal roofs and parapet walls. Panels mounted flatter hold onto dust and droppings longer, so Daniel gives these a careful soft-brush wash.
Typical around 3197: Owners who spend summers out on the boat or away over the holidays and want the panels cleaned while they're gone, with photos arriving by email.
See the difference
That film isn't loose dust. It's bonded pollen, traffic soot and mineral residue — and rain doesn't shift it.
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Transparent pricing
Daniel confirms a fixed Patterson Lakes price from your panel count before the day. You won't see a call-out fee or any extras tacked on at the end.
| Panels | Regular | Local |
|---|---|---|
| 6 panels | $170 | $140 |
| 12 panels | $180 | $150 |
| 14 panels | $190 | $170 |
| 18 panels | $220 | $190 |
| 22 panels | $250 | $210 |
| 28 panels | $280 | $240 |
All prices inc. GST Same price single or double storey Free condition inspection included 10% off gutter vacuum cleaning
Systems larger than 14 panels add $5 for each extra panel, and a double-storey Patterson Lakes home pays the same as a single-storey one. Call 0400 725 887 for anything larger.
Best times to book
Patterson Lakes solar owners tend to find these windows work best for a clean.
Nov–Dec
Clearing winter grime and spring pollen in late spring means the panels start the longest days of the year with bright, clear glass.
Sep–Oct
Garden trees and hedges release pollen that sticks to dusty glass. A spring clean lifts it off before it hardens in the warmer weather ahead.
Mar–May
Bird droppings and dry dust build up through the warm months. Mild autumn days are comfortable for working on the roof and getting the glass clean again.
Anytime
Heading off for a few weeks? With side access, Daniel can clean while you're gone and email before and after photos so you know it's done.
Patterson Lakes questions
Everything is GST inclusive: $140 covers up to 6 panels, $150 covers 12 and $170 covers 14. Each panel after that is $5, so a 20 panel system comes to $200. There's no surcharge for a second storey, and the free condition inspection is part of every clean.
No, as long as Daniel can get through a side gate to reach the roof. Plenty of owners are at work or away when he visits. He emails before and after photos the same day, along with anything the free condition inspection picked up.
Yes. Daniel works on the roof in a harness with proper height-safety gear, so an upper-level array is no problem. The price doesn't change for double storey, and if part of the array truly can't be reached safely, you aren't charged for it.
Daniel removes droppings gently during the clean with soft brushes and deionised water. If birds are sheltering around the array, he can quote mesh bird proofing, which fits around the panel edges to keep them from getting in behind.
Not really. Rain moves loose dust around but leaves a film behind as it dries, and it barely touches stuck-on droppings or lichen. Panels mounted at a low angle are especially prone to holding grime, which is why a hand clean makes a visible difference.
It's a good idea. Clean glass looks better in listing photos and at inspections, and the free condition inspection gives you a dated record with photos of the array's condition. That can be handy if a buyer asks questions about the system.
Most homes take 45 to 90 minutes. A small array on a single-storey roof sits at the shorter end, while larger systems or panels split over several roof faces take a little longer. Daniel will give you a rough idea when he confirms.
Yes. Gutter vacuum cleaning can be added to the same visit, and it's 10% off when booked alongside a solar clean. It saves you arranging a second trip up the ladder later in the year.
Something not covered? Call Daniel on 0400 725 887 — he'll give you a straight answer.
Book a Patterson Lakes clean
Text or call Daniel, or send the form and he'll come back to you the same day with a firm price.
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Nearby
Daniel's solar panel cleaning reaches Patterson Lakes as well as next-door Carrum and Chelsea Heights. Line up a few homes to be done on the same visit and each household gets a better rate.
Tell Daniel your address and how many panels you have, and he'll reply the same day with a fixed price and a time.