Can you clean Indian sandstone without damaging it?

Yes - sandstone is porous and can be relatively soft, so we treat black spot lichen and algae with a biocide first, then clean with steam or low-pressure washing rather than high pressure, which protects both the surface texture and the pointing between flags.

Is your cleaning process safe for plants and lawns nearby?

We're spill management trained and take care to protect borders, lawns and ponds before we start, controlling chemical run-off rather than letting it spread. If you've got particularly delicate planting right against the patio edge, mention it when booking and we'll take extra precautions.

Can you clean a commercial courtyard or beer garden outside of opening hours?

Yes, we're used to working early mornings or on quieter days for pubs, cafés and other commercial premises so cleaning doesn't disrupt trade. Get in touch to discuss timing that works around your hours.

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.

Patio Restoration and Cleaning in Shotton Colliery

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Pressure washing alone can blast the surface clean for a few weeks, but it leaves the spores in the pores of the stone ready to come back within a season. We treat first, then clean, so the lichen actually goes rather than just getting knocked back.

A 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 Shotton Colliery.

Porcelain Paving

Porcelain is dense, low-porosity and generally the most resilient of the common patio materials, so it can usually take a firmer clean without surface damage. Black spot lichen tends to sit more on top of porcelain than embedded within it, which makes treatment slightly more straightforward.
The joints between porcelain slabs are still worth checking, though - growth often establishes in the pointing before it shows on the tile faces.

Typical Patio Cleaning Costs

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.

Small patio (up to 15m²)	typically £80-£150
Heavy lichen/algae surcharge	often an extra £20-£60
Heavy black spot lichen, any material	around £7-£9 per m²
Restricted access or heavy growth	typically £20-£80 more

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.

Fully Insured, Every Job

Fully insured: We carry full insurance for every job we take on, so you're covered throughout the visit.
Spill management trained: Chemicals and run-off are controlled properly, protecting your garden, drains and neighbouring plants.
Asbestos awareness trained: Trained to recognise and work safely around legacy materials on older properties.
Fully insured: Full insurance cover for every job, whatever the size.

Patio Cleaning near Shotton Colliery

Nearest Towns We Work In

Shotton Colliery sits close to Peterlee, Easington and Horden, all areas we cover as part of our normal working week rather than as an exception.

That proximity means scheduling is usually flexible, and we can often offer a nearby time slot if your preferred date is booked up.

Shotton Colliery, County Durham — 9 neighbouring areas plotted within 5.7 miles. Distances are straight-line from Shotton Colliery centre.

Tree-Lined and Shaded Gardens

Gardens in Shotton Colliery with mature trees or dense boundary hedging keep patios shaded for much of the day, which slows drying after rain and creates the damp, low-light conditions black spot lichen and moss thrive in. Falling leaves and sap can also stain the surface between cleans.

These patios often need the joints cleared as much as the flags themselves, since moss and algae take hold in the gaps first and spread outward from there.

Patio Cleaning in Shotton Colliery — common questions

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

Treat first, clean second - that's how we get black spot lichen off patios in Shotton Colliery for good rather than for a few weeks. Fully insured, biocide trained, and happy to advise on sealing and decking or fencing add-ons at the same visit.

Call 07501 060609 to talk through your patio and get a straightforward quote.

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

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Patio Cleaning in Shotton Colliery — work in progress across the flagstones, on a DH6 property