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Black Spot Lichen Treatment & Patio Cleaning, Dunston

Black spot lichen on your patio in Dunston? We treat it properly, then clean - sandstone, limestone, porcelain, concrete and block paving all covered here.

Patio Cleaning in Dunston — the finished patio after a full clean, on a NE11 propertyPatio Cleaning in Dunston — work in progress across the flagstones, on a NE11 propertyPatio Cleaning in Dunston — close detail on the cleaned stone, on a NE11 property
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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.

Whether it's a small courtyard patio behind a terrace, a large sandstone patio on a newer estate, or a block-paved driveway-turned-patio, the cleaning approach in Dunston starts with the same question - what's it actually made of, and how bad is the black spot lichen.

Nearest Towns We Work In

Dunston sits close to Whickham, Benwell and Newcastle upon Tyne, all areas we cover as part of our normal working week rather than as an exception.

That proximity means scheduling is usually flexible, and we can often offer a nearby time slot if your preferred date is booked up.

1.7 mi3.3 mi5.0 miWhickham1.1 mi westBenwell1.7 mi north-westNewcastle upon Tyne2.1 mi north-eastGateshead2.1 mi north-eastFenham2.1 mi northLow Fell2.5 mi south-eastWalker4.2 mi north-eastFawdon4.2 mi northNewburn4.5 mi north-westKingston Park4.7 mi northRyton4.8 mi westBlackfell5 mi south-eastDunston
Dunston, Tyne and Wear — 12 neighbouring areas plotted within 5.0 miles. Distances are straight-line from Dunston centre.

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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.

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.

How Far We Travel

We're based in Washington, and Dunston is around 6.3 miles north-west 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.

Patio Cleaning near Dunston

Patio Cleaning in Dunston — common questions

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.

Get in touch with Trevor on 07501 060609 for a straightforward quote.

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