Dunston Patio Cleaning: Sandstone, Limestone & Block Paving
Black spot lichen on your patio in Dunston? We treat it properly, then clean - sandstone, limestone, porcelain, concrete and block paving all covered here.
We treat, clean and can seal patios across Dunston - sandstone, limestone, porcelain, concrete flags and block paving all covered, with a biocide treatment for black spot lichen and moss before any washing starts.
We use a softwash biocide treatment first, low-pressure or steam cleaning second, and only bring higher pressure in where the surface can genuinely take it - never as the default. That order matters: pressure without treatment just scatters lichen spores across the rest of the patio.
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.
Part of the Gateshead Area We Cover
Dunston is one of the areas within Gateshead that we cover regularly, alongside the neighbouring streets and estates nearby, so local knowledge of typical patio types and access here is something we bring to every quote.
If you're just outside Dunston itself but still within the Gateshead area, we almost certainly cover you too - just ask when you call.
Commercial and Mixed-Use Patio Areas
Beer gardens, café terraces and courtyard seating around MetroCentre and similar spots near Dunston get heavy foot traffic, spilled drinks and food debris on top of the usual weather-driven growth, which can leave staining that a straightforward wash won't fully shift.
These areas also need to stay presentable and safe underfoot for customers, so black spot lichen and algae buildup on paving isn't just cosmetic - a slick patio surface is a genuine slip risk that needs dealing with promptly.
Homes & businesses
Landlords and Property Managers
If you're managing communal patios, courtyards or paved areas across several properties, we can quote for multiple sites together and keep a simple record of when each was last treated and cleaned.
We're fully insured and happy to liaise directly with tenants to arrange access, so it's one less thing for you to coordinate.
Trained to Treat, Not Just Wash
- Biocide trained (2024)
- Up-to-date training means black spot lichen and algae get treated at the root, not just blasted off the surface.
- Asbestos awareness trained
- Useful on older properties where garden structures or outbuildings may contain legacy materials we need to work safely around.
- Fully insured
- Every visit is covered by full insurance for your peace of mind.
- Softwash, steam and low-pressure methods
- We match the method to the material rather than using one setting for every patio.
Pressure Washing vs Our Treat-First Approach
A standard pressure wash blasts dirt and growth off the top of the stone using force alone. It's fast, and it looks dramatic, but on lichen-affected sandstone or limestone it can drive spores into the pores of the stone and damage soft pointing at the same time.
Our approach treats the biological growth chemically first, so it's actually dead before any pressure touches the surface. We then use the lowest pressure that gets the job done - often steam or a soft wash - which is gentler on the stone and the joints, and the clean lasts considerably longer as a result.
Side Passages, Steps and Tight Access
Not every patio is reachable in a straight line from the road - side passages, steps down to a sunken garden, or a shared access path all change how a job's approached. We ask about this at quoting stage so there are no surprises on the day.
Longer hose runs or hand-carrying equipment through a tight passage can add a little time, which we'll factor honestly into the price rather than springing it on you afterwards.
Patio Cleaning in Dunston — common questions
It's a bit slower than a straight pressure wash, but it's the difference between a patio that looks clean for a fortnight and one that stays that way.
Treat first, clean second - that's how we get black spot lichen off patios in Dunston 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.
Do It Once, Do It Properly
We cover Dunston as part of our regular working area from Washington, so booking a patio clean here fits straight into our normal schedule - no special trip, no premium.