City of Sunderland · DH4
Patio Cleaning, Sealing and Re-Pointing Advice in Shiney Row
Professional patio cleaning in Shiney Row - black spot lichen treated properly, not just pressure washed. Sandstone, limestone, block paving. Call 07501 060609.
07501060609A patio clean should leave you with stone that looks close to the day it was laid - even colour, no black spot lichen, joints free of moss, and no green slick across the edges where it stays damp. That's the standard we work to on every job in Shiney Row.
For patios around Shiney Row 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.
Patio cleaning prices in Shiney Row typically run from around £4-£8 per square metre depending on material, condition and how much black spot lichen treatment is needed, with most standard-sized patios coming in as a fixed quote rather than an hourly rate.
Careful Around Your Garden, Not Just the Patio
- Spill management trained
- We control run-off and chemical use so treatments stay where they're meant to, away from plants, ponds and drains.
- Biocide trained (2024)
- The treatments we use are applied at the right strength for the growth and the material.
- Fully insured
- Cover in place for every job we do.
- Asbestos awareness trained
- Trained to recognise and work safely around legacy materials on older properties.
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.
1960s and 70s Estate Patios
Patios from this era in Shiney Row are often concrete flags or early paving slabs, laid directly onto sand or hardcore with minimal drainage falls built in. Over fifty-plus years the surface has usually absorbed a lot of green algae and moss into a slightly rougher, more porous finish than newer materials.
These older concrete flags can be more prone to surface crazing, so we test pressure carefully rather than assuming they'll take the same clean as modern slabs.
Homeowners
Getting a Patio Ready for Viewings or Sale
A clean, even-coloured patio makes a real difference to how a garden photographs and how it feels to walk round on a viewing. Black spot lichen and green staining read as neglect even when the rest of the house is well kept, and it's one of the cheaper things to put right before putting a property on the market.
We can usually turn a patio around in a day, and we'll work to a timeframe if you've got viewings or photos booked in.
Patio Cleaning in Shiney Row — common questions
A patio in Shiney Row 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.
It's a bit slower than a straight pressure wash, but it's the difference between a patio that looks clean for a fortnight and one that stays that way.
We look after you and your property, on every job across Shiney Row and the surrounding area.
Do It Once, Do It Properly
From black spot lichen treatment to a full clean and sealing advice, we'll bring your patio in Shiney Row back to an even, presentable finish - properly treated, not just pressure washed. Fully insured and biocide trained.
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