How much does patio cleaning cost?

It depends on size, material and how established any lichen or algae is, but most standard residential patios typically come in between £80 and £450. We'll always confirm a fixed price after seeing the patio rather than quoting blind over the phone.

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.

Is there anything I need to do before you arrive?

Not much - clearing loose garden furniture, planters or toys from the patio surface helps us get started straight away, but otherwise we bring everything we need. Reasonable parking access near the property is helpful if space is tight.

Do you work on patios in Low Fell regularly, or is it a special trip?

Low Fell falls within our normal 45-mile working area from our Washington base, so it's part of our regular schedule rather than an occasional job - which generally means more flexible availability for booking.

Patio Cleaning in Low Fell — the finished patio after a full clean, on a NE9 property

Gateshead Council · NE9

Professional Patio Cleaning Across Low Fell

Patio cleaning and lichen removal across Low Fell and the surrounding area. Sealing, re-pointing advice and decking add-ons available on request always.

07501060609

Late winter and early spring is when patios in Low Fell 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.

Getting a patio treated and cleaned before the clocks change means it's ready for the first barbecue rather than still looking like it did in January. We can also advise on sealing at the same visit so it stays cleaner for longer through the next wet season.

The figure that actually matters is cost per year of clean patio, not the invoice total - a treated and sealed patio can stay looking good for two or three seasons, while a quick pressure-only wash can green up again within months.

Part of the Gateshead Area We Cover

Low Fell 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 Low Fell itself but still within the Gateshead area, we almost certainly cover you too - just ask when you call.

Low Fell, Tyne and Wear — 12 neighbouring areas plotted within 4.4 miles. Distances are straight-line from Low Fell centre.

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 near Low Fell

Block Paving

Block paving needs the joints treated as much as the block faces - jointing sand harbours moss and weed growth that spreads algae staining across the whole surface if left. We clean the gaps as a distinct step, not just an afterthought.
Where jointing sand has washed out or gone green and compacted, we can advise on re-sanding once cleaning is done, which helps stop the same growth coming straight back.

Handling a Patio with Mixed Materials

1
Map the materials
Many gardens combine sandstone, block paving and concrete edging - we identify each zone before starting so methods can differ across the same patio.
2
Treat by zone
Biocide strength and dwell time are adjusted per material rather than applied uniformly across the whole area.
3
Clean by zone
Porous stone gets gentler steam or low-pressure cleaning; denser porcelain or concrete can take a firmer wash where needed.
4
Blend the finish
We finish with an overall rinse so the different zones read as one consistent, even-coloured patio rather than a patchwork.

Patio Cleaning in Low Fell — common questions

A patio in Low Fell 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.

Patio, Decking and Fencing in One Visit

Biocide trained, asbestos awareness trained, spill management trained and fully insured - we look after you and your property on every job in Low Fell.

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Patio Cleaning in Low Fell — work in progress across the flagstones, on a NE9 property