Get Your Patio Looking Its Best in Shildon
Fully insured patio cleaning in Shildon. Biocide trained, spill management trained, honest pricing. Decking and fencing add-ons available on request too.
Durham County Council · DL4 · 19.4 miles south of our Washington base
Why does a patio in Shildon go black in patches even when the rest of it looks fine? Nine times out of ten it's black spot lichen, not dirt, and it favours the shaded, damp corners of a garden - under trees, behind fences, on the north-facing side of the house.
Late winter and early spring is when patios in Shildon 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.
For patios around Shildon 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 Shildon and the Surrounding Area
We work across a roughly 45-mile radius of our Washington base, which takes in Shildon and the towns and villages around it as part of our regular schedule rather than a special trip.
That regular coverage means we can often fit patio work in Shildon around other jobs nearby, which keeps things efficient and flexible on timing.
Homeowners
New Homeowners Inheriting an Old Patio
Moving into a property with a patio you didn't lay yourself often means inheriting someone else's neglect - years of black spot lichen, unknown pointing condition, or a material you're not sure how to look after. We'll tell you honestly what it's made of and what it needs.
That includes flagging anything beyond cleaning, like joints that need re-pointing, before we start, so you're not surprised by an issue a wash uncovers rather than causes.
Exposed and High-Ground Properties
Properties on higher, more exposed ground around Shildon 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.
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 Shildon 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 |
Doing It Safely - for the Patio and the Garden
Biocide treatments and cleaning chemicals need careful handling around plants, ponds and lawns, and we're trained in spill management so run-off is controlled rather than left to find its own way into a border or drain. We protect nearby planting before we start.
On the stone itself, safety means not overdoing the pressure - too much force on old pointing or soft sandstone can loosen joints or pit the surface, creating problems that weren't there before. We check the condition of the patio first and clean to what it can actually handle.
Patio Cleaning in Shildon — common questions
Assessment, biocide treatment, dwell time, clean, and a final check - that's the process behind every patio we work on in Shildon, adjusted to whatever material you've got underfoot.
Get in touch with Trevor on 07501 060609 for a straightforward quote.
We're upfront about pricing from the start, so there's no surprise cost for doing it right.
Ready for a Quote?
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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