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Patio Restoration and Cleaning in Corbridge
Professional patio cleaning in Corbridge - black spot lichen treated properly, not just pressure washed. Sandstone, limestone, block paving. Call 07501 060609.
07501060609Late winter and early spring is when patios in Corbridge 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.
Pressure washing alone can blast the surface clean for a few weeks, but it leaves the spores in the pores of the stone ready to come back within a season. We treat first, then clean, so the lichen actually goes rather than just getting knocked back.
Patio Cleaning near Corbridge
Former Colliery Terrace Housing
In the ex-colliery terraces around Corbridge, rear yards were often flagged rather than turfed, and many still have the original stone or early concrete underfoot. Coal dust staining from decades past can sit under more recent algae growth, so a clean sometimes reveals old ingrained marks that a wash alone won't lift.
Narrow yards and high boundary walls typical of this housing keep these areas shaded and slow to dry, which is exactly the environment black spot lichen prefers - it's a genuine repeat-treatment area rather than a once-and-done job.
Matching the Method to the Material
Indian sandstone and limestone are porous and can be relatively soft, so they get treated with a biocide, left to work, then cleaned with steam or low-pressure washing to protect the surface and the pointing around each flag.
Porcelain is dense and far more resistant, so it can generally take a firmer clean, though we still watch the joints. Concrete flags and block paving sit in between - solid enough for a proper wash, but we check for spalling or loose bedding sand before going in, and clean joints separately where block paving has gone green between the blocks.
Cost Per Square Metre
For larger or irregular areas it's often easier to think per square metre rather than a flat fee. Porous stone needing biocide treatment generally sits toward the higher end, while denser materials in good condition sit lower.
| Porcelain or concrete, light growth | from around £4-£5 per m² |
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| Sandstone or limestone, moderate growth | around £5-£7 per m² |
| Heavy black spot lichen, any material | around £7-£9 per m² |
Getting to You
With good access via A69, reaching Corbridge is straightforward for our van and equipment, which keeps travel time down and helps us stick to the time we've quoted for on the day.
If your property has restricted parking or a narrow approach, let us know when booking so we can plan equipment and hose runs accordingly.
Patio Cleaning in Corbridge — common questions
We look after you and your property, on every job across Corbridge and the surrounding area.
Treat first, clean second - that's how we get black spot lichen off patios in Corbridge 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.
If your patio's looking patchy, dark or slippery, it's very likely lichen or algae rather than anything more serious, and it's fixable. We treat it properly, clean it thoroughly, and tell you honestly if anything else - like re-pointing - needs attention.
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Damp weather is exactly when black spot lichen spreads fastest - get it treated and cleaned now before it takes hold across the whole patio.
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