Felling Patio Cleaning: Sandstone, Limestone & Block Paving
Fully insured patio cleaning in Felling. Biocide trained, spill management trained, honest pricing. Decking and fencing add-ons available on request too.
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 Felling starts with the same question - what's it actually made of, and how bad is the black spot lichen.
Proper treatment means killing the lichen and algae first with a biocide, letting it work, then cleaning the dead growth away. It takes longer than a straight pressure wash but it's the only approach that actually lasts.
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.
The Wider Area We Cover
Beyond Felling itself, our regular coverage extends out to Washington, Whickham, Columbia and Birtley 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.
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.
Exposed and High-Ground Properties
Properties on higher, more exposed ground around Felling catch more wind-driven rain, which keeps stone surfaces wetter for longer even without direct shade. That constant dampness is enough on its own to encourage green algae and black spot lichen without any tree cover involved.
Wind exposure also means more airborne debris and grit settling into joints and pores, so a clean here often needs a bit more attention to the pointing and gaps between flags, not just the flat surface.
Getting to You
With good access via A184, reaching Felling 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.
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 Felling 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 |
Concrete Flags
- Older concrete flags, especially from the 1960s-80s, tend to be more porous than modern cast slabs and can show surface crazing after decades outside. We check condition before deciding on pressure, since heavily worn concrete can be more fragile than it looks.
- Concrete takes biocide treatment well, and a proper clean can bring genuinely tired-looking flags back to a much more even, presentable finish.
What We Do (and What We Deliberately Don't)
We do treat black spot lichen and algae with a proper biocide before cleaning. We do adjust pressure and method to the actual material - sandstone and limestone get different handling to porcelain or concrete block paving. We do check pointing and flag stability before we start.
We don't run a pressure washer straight over lichen without treating it first. We don't use one blanket pressure setting for every surface. And we don't seal a patio that hasn't fully dried out or that has failing pointing that needs sorting first - we'll flag that honestly rather than seal over a problem.
Patio Cleaning in Felling — common questions
A patio in Felling covered in black spot lichen or green algae doesn't need replacing - it needs treating properly before it's cleaned. We handle sandstone, limestone, porcelain, concrete flags and block paving, with honest advice on sealing and re-pointing where it's actually needed.
We look after you and your property, on every job across Felling and the surrounding area.
Book Before the Weather Turns
From black spot lichen treatment to a full clean and sealing advice, we'll bring your patio in Felling back to an even, presentable finish - properly treated, not just pressure washed. Fully insured and biocide trained.
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