Do you clean block paving driveways as well as patios?

Yes, and it's a common combination since many driveways lead straight into a patio area. Block paving needs the joints cleaned as well as the block faces, and we can advise on re-sanding afterwards if the jointing sand has washed out or gone green.

Do you offer decking and fencing cleaning too?

We do, as add-ons alongside patio work - decking gets algae and grime buildup in a similar way to stone, and fencing can green up in shaded, damp spots. It's often more efficient to have it all done in the same visit.

How often should a patio actually be cleaned?

It varies with material, shade and local conditions, but a treated and sealed patio can often go two to three years between cleans, while an untreated, shaded patio in a damp spot might need attention every year. We can suggest a realistic interval once we've seen yours.

Do you provide before-and-after photos of the work?

Yes, we can provide photo evidence of the patio before and after treatment and cleaning, which is particularly useful for landlords, letting agents, or anyone wanting a record for their own files.

Trusted Patio Cleaning in Harrowgate Hill and the Surrounding Area

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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.

Older concrete flags and reclaimed stone often have softer, more porous surfaces than modern porcelain, so what's safe pressure for one can etch or pit the other. We match the method to the material every time.

Patio Cleaning near Harrowgate Hill

Local, Straightforward, and Easy to Reach

Honest advice: If sealing or re-pointing isn't needed, we'll tell you rather than upsell it.
Biocide trained (2024): Current training in the treatments we use for lichen, moss and algae.
Clear, upfront pricing: You get a fixed quote before we start, not an estimate that grows on the day.
Run by Trevor, directly contactable: Speak to the person doing the work on 07501 060609, not a call centre.

Steps for a Heavily Overgrown Patio

1
Clear loose debris
Moss, leaves and loose organic matter are cleared by hand first so treatment can reach the stone directly.
2
Strength-matched biocide application
On badly affected patios we use a stronger treatment mix, adjusted to the material so sandstone and limestone aren't over-treated.
3
Extended dwell time
Heavier growth needs longer for the biocide to work through fully - we don't rush this stage.
4
First pass clean
An initial wash lifts the bulk of the dead growth, often revealing the true condition of the stone and joints underneath.
5
Joint and edge detail work
Gaps between flags or block paving are cleaned individually where growth has been established for years.
6
Second rinse and inspection
A final rinse and a full inspection confirms nothing's been missed and flags any re-pointing that's now worth doing.

Former Colliery Terrace Housing

In the ex-colliery terraces around Harrowgate Hill, 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.

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.

Cost Per Square Metre

Prices vary with size, material and how established the black spot lichen or algae is, but most standard residential patios in Harrowgate Hill 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
Heavy lichen/algae surcharge	often an extra £20-£60
Fencing clean add-on	from around £3-£5 per linear metre

Patio Cleaning in Harrowgate Hill — common questions

Assessment, biocide treatment, dwell time, clean, and a final check - that's the process behind every patio we work on in Harrowgate Hill, adjusted to whatever material you've got underfoot.

A patio in Harrowgate Hill 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.

Fully Insured, Properly Trained, Straightforward

Send a couple of photos and we'll give you an honest read on whether it's lichen, algae or something else, and a rough idea of cost - no obligation.

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Patio Cleaning in Harrowgate Hill — work in progress across the flagstones, on a DL1 property

Trusted Patio Cleaning in Harrowgate Hill and the Surrounding Area

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Patio Cleaning near Harrowgate Hill

Local, Straightforward, and Easy to Reach

Steps for a Heavily Overgrown Patio

Clear loose debris

Strength-matched biocide application

Extended dwell time

First pass clean

Joint and edge detail work

Second rinse and inspection