Professional Patio Cleaning Across Oxclose
Patio cleaning and lichen removal across Oxclose and the surrounding area. Sealing, re-pointing advice and decking add-ons available on request always.
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The honest answer is that pressure washing on its own won't solve it long-term. Lichen has a root structure that grips into sandstone and limestone, so it needs a biocide treatment to kill it off before any cleaning happens, otherwise it's back within months.
We treat, clean and can seal patios across Oxclose - sandstone, limestone, porcelain, concrete flags and block paving all covered, with a biocide treatment for black spot lichen and moss before any washing starts.
Cost Per Square Metre
For larger or irregular areas it's often easier to think per square metre rather than a flat fee. Porous stone needing biocide treatment generally sits toward the higher end, while denser materials in good condition sit lower.
| Porcelain or concrete, light growth | from around £4-£5 per m² |
|---|---|
| Sandstone or limestone, moderate growth | around £5-£7 per m² |
| Heavy black spot lichen, any material | around £7-£9 per m² |
Exposed and High-Ground Properties
Properties on higher, more exposed ground around Oxclose 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.
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.
Fully Insured, Every Job
- Fully insured
- We carry full insurance for every job we take on, so you're covered throughout the visit.
- Biocide trained (2024)
- Our biocide treatment training is current, so lichen and algae are treated correctly rather than guessed at.
- Spill management trained
- Chemicals and run-off are controlled properly, protecting your garden, drains and neighbouring plants.
- Honest advice
- If sealing or re-pointing isn't needed, we'll tell you rather than upsell it.
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.
Limestone
- Limestone is calcium-based, so it can react badly to strongly acidic cleaning products - we're careful about what we use on it. It's also porous like sandstone, so black spot lichen treatment and adequate dwell time matter here too.
- We keep pressure low on limestone and let the biocide do the work of lifting growth, rather than relying on force that can etch or dull the surface.
Patio Cleaning in Oxclose — common questions
We look after you and your property, on every job across Oxclose and the surrounding area.
Assessment, biocide treatment, dwell time, clean, and a final check - that's the process behind every patio we work on in Oxclose, adjusted to whatever material you've got underfoot.
Get in touch with Trevor on 07501 060609 for a straightforward quote.
Not Sure What Your Patio Needs?
A biocide treatment followed by the right clean for your material costs a bit more upfront than a straight pressure wash, but it lasts years longer. We'll explain exactly what your patio needs and why.
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