Do you clean block paving and tarmac differently?

Yes. Block paving cleaning includes weed and moss treatment, careful pressure or rotary washing that protects the jointing sand, and re-sanding afterwards. Tarmac doesn't have joints to protect but can be more prone to surface wear, so we adjust pressure and technique accordingly.

What's the difference between matt and wet-look sealant?

Both protect the surface equally well. Matt sealant gives a natural finish with a subtle colour boost, while wet-look sealant creates a glossier, richer finish that makes the driveway look freshly laid. It's mainly a style choice rather than a difference in protection.

How long does a driveway clean and seal take?

A straightforward clean typically takes a few hours depending on size and condition. Adding re-sanding and sealing extends this, and the surface needs to dry fully before sealant goes on, so a full clean-and-seal job is often better spread across, or scheduled around, more than one visit if drying time is tight.

Why does moss keep coming back on my driveway?

Moss thrives in damp, shaded conditions and regrows quickly if only the visible growth is cleaned off. Biocide treatment tackles it at the root, and a sealed surface gives moss less to establish on in future, so a treated and sealed drive stays clearer for considerably longer than one that's just rinsed.

Block Paving, Concrete & Tarmac Driveway Cleaning in Brandon

Local driveway cleaning and sealing near Brandon. All surfaces - block paving, concrete, resin, tarmac. Fully insured, biocide trained. Call today.

Brandon sits in County Durham, and like most of the North East it gets more than its share of driving rain, which is exactly the weather that keeps algae and moss topped up on block paving, concrete and tarmac all year round. Add in the mineral run-off from pointing, render and roofs onto the drive below and you've got the perfect conditions for the grey-green film that dulls a driveway within a couple of seasons of it being laid or last cleaned.

Whichever point in the year you're looking at it, the fix is the same - a proper clean matched to the surface, a biocide treatment so what comes back is slower and thinner, and a seal if you want to stop the cycle rather than just reset it for another year. We work driveways year-round, though a sealed surface applied before the wetter months tends to hold up noticeably better through winter.

Driveway Cleaning & Sealing near Brandon

Driveway Cleaning Prices

Get in touch with details of the site and we'll arrange a visit or call to talk through what's needed.

Per square metre guide

typically around £3-£6/m²

Clean, re-sand and matt seal (medium-large)

typically £320-£550

Small commercial forecourt

from around £200, site-priced

Yard or car park (larger area)

priced per site visit

Degreasing Products for Oil and Fuel Staining

Oil, diesel and fuel stains need dedicated degreasing products rather than a standard surface cleaner, which barely touches ground-in staining. We use products matched to the surface - concrete, block paving and tarmac all respond differently - and on older, deeply set stains we may recommend a repeat application rather than promising full removal in one pass.

Safe, Controlled Work From Start to Finish

We're fully insured and biocide trained (2024), which matters on a job that involves chemical treatment near planting, drainage and sometimes shared boundaries with neighbours. Product choice, dilution and application are handled properly, run-off is managed rather than left to find its own way into drains, and anything with a manhole or gully nearby gets protected before we start.

Older driveways occasionally throw up something unexpected - old tarmac with bound material we won't disturb without the right precautions, or edging that turns out less stable than it looks - and our asbestos awareness training means we know what to flag and leave alone rather than push on regardless. Careful, not rushed, is the standard we work to.

Driveway Cleaning & Sealing in Brandon — common questions

Whether it's a full clean and seal or just tackling a stubborn oil stain, get in touch for a straight quote on your driveway in Brandon. No obligation, and we'll tell you honestly what it actually needs.

From block paving and concrete to resin and tarmac, we treat, clean, re-sand and seal driveways across Brandon so the result lasts rather than fading within weeks. Fully insured and biocide trained, with straight pricing and no obligation quotes.

A driveway represents a real cost when it goes in, and regular treatment, cleaning and sealing is a fraction of that cost while genuinely extending how long it lasts. It's one of the better-value jobs a property owner can have done.

Careful on Older and Unusual Surfaces

Biocide trained (2024)
Correct handling and application of the treatments that actually stop regrowth.
Biocide trained (2024)
Professional weed, algae and moss treatment applied correctly, not just a generic spray.
Asbestos awareness trained
We know what to flag and leave alone on older surfaces rather than push on regardless.
Spill management trained
Cleaning chemicals and run-off managed properly, especially near drains and shared boundaries.

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Driveway Cleaning & Sealing in Brandon — sand being re-swept into the joints, on a DH7 property

Driveway Cleaning & Sealing in Brandon — the finished driveway after a full clean, in the Durham County Council area