Trusted Patio Cleaning in Billingham and the Surrounding Area
Patio cleaning and lichen removal across Billingham and the surrounding area. Sealing, re-pointing advice and decking add-ons available on request always.
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Older concrete flags and reclaimed stone often have softer, more porous surfaces than modern porcelain, so what's safe pressure for one can etch or pit the other. We match the method to the material every time.
Why does a patio in Billingham go black in patches even when the rest of it looks fine? Nine times out of ten it's black spot lichen, not dirt, and it favours the shaded, damp corners of a garden - under trees, behind fences, on the north-facing side of the house.
What Actually Moves the Price
Four things drive most of the variation in a quote: the total area, the material (porous stone generally needs more treatment time than porcelain), how established the lichen or algae is, and access - a patio reachable straight off a driveway costs less to work on than one down a narrow side passage with everything carried through by hand.
| Straightforward access, light growth | typically at the lower end of our range |
|---|---|
| Restricted access or heavy growth | typically £20-£80 more |
| Combined patio + block paving driveway | often quoted as one job, ask for a combined price |
Tree-Lined and Shaded Gardens
Gardens in Billingham with mature trees or dense boundary hedging keep patios shaded for much of the day, which slows drying after rain and creates the damp, low-light conditions black spot lichen and moss thrive in. Falling leaves and sap can also stain the surface between cleans.
These patios often need the joints cleared as much as the flags themselves, since moss and algae take hold in the gaps first and spread outward from there.
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Holiday Lets and Serviced Accommodation
A patio or outdoor seating area is often the first thing guests see in photos and the first thing they sit on when they arrive, so black spot lichen or a green-streaked surface undermines the whole listing. We can work to a changeover schedule so it's ready between guests.
Sealing is worth considering here too, since it keeps the surface looking presentable for longer between our visits and cuts down on how often it needs attention.
How We Clean Your Patio, Step by Step
We start with a walk round to check the material, the level of black spot lichen or algae, and anything unusual like loose pointing or an uneven flag. Then we apply a biocide treatment to any lichen, moss or algae and leave it to work - this is the step that actually kills the growth rather than just knocking it back.
Once the treatment has done its job we clean with steam or low-pressure washing depending on the surface, working the joints as well as the flag faces. Block paving usually gets re-sanding advice if the jointing sand has washed out, and we finish with a rinse and a check over before we leave.
Patio Cleaning in Billingham — common questions
We look after you and your property, on every job across Billingham and the surrounding area.
A patio in Billingham covered in black spot lichen or green algae doesn't need replacing - it needs treating properly before it's cleaned. We handle sandstone, limestone, porcelain, concrete flags and block paving, with honest advice on sealing and re-pointing where it's actually needed.
Call 07501 060609 to talk through your patio and get a straightforward quote.
Not Sure What Your Patio Needs?
From black spot lichen treatment to a full clean and sealing advice, we'll bring your patio in Billingham back to an even, presentable finish - properly treated, not just pressure washed. Fully insured and biocide trained.
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