Patio Cleaning & Black Spot Lichen Removal in Consett
Fully insured patio cleaning in Consett. Biocide trained, spill management trained, honest pricing. Decking and fencing add-ons available on request too.
Porous stone like sandstone and limestone soaks up dirt and organic growth differently to sealed porcelain or dense concrete, so we adjust pressure, chemical dwell time and rinse approach to the actual surface in front of us, not a one-size-fits-all wash.
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.
The Wider Area We Cover
Beyond Consett itself, our regular coverage extends out to Stanley, Prudhoe, Langley Park and Esh Winning and similar towns a little further afield, all within a reasonable drive of our Washington base.
If you're coordinating patio cleaning across more than one property in this wider area - family homes, rental properties, or a small portfolio - we're happy to quote for several visits together.
Homeowners
Low-Maintenance Gardens for Retirement
For anyone who wants a garden that looks after itself, a treated and sealed patio needs far less scrubbing and sweeping than one left to green up on its own. We can talk through a sensible cleaning interval so it's a call every year or two rather than something to worry about.
We're happy to explain what we're doing and why as we go, and there's no pressure to add extras like sealing or re-pointing on the day - just honest advice on what would actually help.
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.
Clean-and-Seal Process, from Treatment to Protection
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Assess suitability for sealing
We check the stone and pointing are in good enough condition to seal - sealing over failing joints just traps the problem.
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Biocide treatment
Lichen, moss and algae are treated and left to work before any cleaning begins.
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Deep clean
Steam or pressure cleaning removes dead growth and ingrained dirt, matched to the material.
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Full dry-out period
The patio needs to dry out properly before sealing - we won't seal a damp surface as it traps moisture underneath.
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Sealant application
A suitable sealer is applied evenly across the surface to protect against future staining and slow new growth.
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Cure and handover
We explain the curing time before the patio can be walked on or have furniture put back, and leave care advice for the months ahead.
Patio Cleaning in Consett — common questions
We're upfront about pricing from the start, so there's no surprise cost for doing it right.
We look after you and your property, on every job across Consett and the surrounding area.
Get Your Patio Looking Its Best Again
If your decking or fencing needs cleaning too, we can often do it all in the same visit as your patio - ask for a combined quote.
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