Will pressure washing alone get rid of black spot lichen?

Not for long. Pressure washing can knock the visible growth off the surface, but black spot lichen has a root structure that grips into porous stone like sandstone and limestone, so spores are usually left behind. We treat with a biocide first to actually kill it, then clean, which gives a result that lasts far longer than pressure alone.

Should I seal my patio after it's been cleaned?

Often, yes, though it depends on the material and condition. Sealing helps protect against future staining and slows new lichen and algae growth, but the patio needs to be fully clean and completely dry first - we'll only recommend it where the stone and pointing are in suitable condition.

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.

Do you work on patios in North Shields regularly, or is it a special trip?

North Shields 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 & Black Spot Lichen Removal in North Shields

Fully insured patio cleaning in North Shields. Biocide trained, spill management trained, honest pricing. Decking and fencing add-ons available on request too.

North Tyneside Council · NE29, NE30 · 8.5 miles north of our Washington base

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.

For patios around North Shields that means sandstone and limestone get treated gently enough to protect the pointing, while block paving and concrete flags that can handle more get a proper deep clean including the joints, not just the flag faces.

Covering North Shields and Its Neighbourhoods

North Shields covers a fair spread of ground, including Meadow Well and Percy Main, and we work right across it rather than sticking to one part of town.

Wherever your patio sits within North Shields, distance within the town itself makes no difference to how we quote or schedule the job.

Patio Cleaning near North Shields

Homeowners

Part of a Wider Garden Makeover

If a patio clean is one piece of a bigger garden project - new planting, a re-laid lawn, or a fresh fence - we're happy to fit around the rest of the work and time the clean so it's not undone by other trades traipsing across it afterwards.

We can also advise on sealing at this stage if the patio's being cleaned as part of a wider tidy-up, since it's the easiest point to protect a freshly cleaned surface before everything else gets finished.

Local, Straightforward, and Easy to Reach

Honest advice
If sealing or re-pointing isn't needed, we'll tell you rather than upsell it.
Softwash, steam and low-pressure methods
We match the method to the material rather than using one setting for every patio.
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.

How Far We Travel

We're based in Washington, and North Shields is around 8.5 miles north 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.

What Actually Moves the Price

Sealing, re-sanding of block paving joints and re-pointing advice are usually priced separately from the base clean, since they depend on the condition we find once the surface is clean and dry.

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
Straightforward access, light growth	typically at the lower end of our range

Patio Cleaning in North Shields — 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.

From Victorian terraces to modern estates, we've cleaned patios across North Shields and the surrounding 45-mile area we cover from our Washington base, in sandstone, limestone, porcelain, concrete and block paving.

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

Book Before the Weather Turns

We cover North Shields 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.

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Patio Cleaning in North Shields — work in progress across the flagstones, on a NE29 property

Patio Cleaning in North Shields — close detail on the cleaned stone, on a NE29 property

Patio Cleaning in North Shields neighbourhoods

Meadow Well Percy Main