Patio Cleaning & Black Spot Lichen Removal in Bishop Auckland
Sandstone, limestone, porcelain, concrete or block paving - we clean patios properly in Bishop Auckland, treating black spot lichen at the root, not the surface.
Late winter and early spring is when patios in Bishop Auckland look their worst - months of damp weather have given algae and black spot lichen a head start, and the low sun shows up every dark patch. It's also the point where most people start thinking about the garden again.
Call Trevor on 07501 060609 for a straightforward quote. We're fully insured, biocide trained, and happy to give honest advice on re-pointing or sealing even if it's not something we end up doing ourselves.
It's not just about how it looks on the day either. Treating lichen properly rather than just pressure washing it means the result actually lasts, and a sensible sealing conversation afterwards protects the finish through the next few wet seasons.
Homeowners
Part of a Wider Garden Makeover
If a patio clean is one piece of a bigger garden project - new planting, a re-laid lawn, or a fresh fence - we're happy to fit around the rest of the work and time the clean so it's not undone by other trades traipsing across it afterwards.
We can also advise on sealing at this stage if the patio's being cleaned as part of a wider tidy-up, since it's the easiest point to protect a freshly cleaned surface before everything else gets finished.
How Far We Travel
We're based in Washington, and Bishop Auckland is around 18.1 miles south of us - well within the area we cover regularly, so there's no long-distance call-out premium to factor into your quote.
Being a regular working area rather than an occasional trip means we can usually offer more flexible scheduling here than somewhere at the edge of our patch.
Typical Patio Cleaning Costs
Prices vary with size, material and how established the black spot lichen or algae is, but most standard residential patios in Bishop Auckland fall into the ranges below. These are guide figures - we'll always confirm a fixed price after seeing the patio.
| Small patio (up to 15m²) | typically £80-£150 |
|---|---|
| Medium patio (15-30m²) | typically £150-£280 |
| Large patio (30-50m²) | typically £280-£450 |
| Heavy lichen/algae surcharge | often an extra £20-£60 |
Limestone
- Limestone is calcium-based, so it can react badly to strongly acidic cleaning products - we're careful about what we use on it. It's also porous like sandstone, so black spot lichen treatment and adequate dwell time matter here too.
- We keep pressure low on limestone and let the biocide do the work of lifting growth, rather than relying on force that can etch or dull the surface.
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.
Local, Straightforward, and Easy to Reach
Run by Trevor, directly contactable
Speak to the person doing the work on 07501 060609, not a call centre.
Fully insured
Full insurance cover for every job, whatever the size.
Biocide trained (2024)
Properly trained in the treatments needed to actually shift black spot lichen for good.
We look after you and your property
That's the standard we work to on every visit, not just a slogan.
Patio Cleaning in Bishop Auckland — common questions
We're upfront about pricing from the start, so there's no surprise cost for doing it right.
Treat first, clean second - that's how we get black spot lichen off patios in Bishop Auckland for good rather than for a few weeks. Fully insured, biocide trained, and happy to advise on sealing and decking or fencing add-ons at the same visit.
Not Sure What Your Patio Needs?
A biocide treatment followed by the right clean for your material costs a bit more upfront than a straight pressure wash, but it lasts years longer. We'll explain exactly what your patio needs and why.
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