Patio Cleaning & Black Spot Lichen Removal in South Shields
Trusted patio cleaning in South Shields covering sandstone, limestone, porcelain, concrete flags and block paving. Honest advice on sealing and re-pointing too.
Georgian and Victorian houses in Westoe village. means we see a real mix of patio materials across South Shields - old concrete flags laid decades ago, newer Indian sandstone from the last big garden makeover, and block paving driveways that have crept round the side into a seating area. Each one needs slightly different handling.
Black spot lichen and green algae spread fast across Indian sandstone, limestone and concrete flags, and once it takes hold a garden hose won't shift it. The dark speckling that starts in the shady corner of a patio in South Shields creeps outward every wet spell, and by the time it reaches the seating area most of it is bonded into the stone rather than sitting on top.
The idea that a pressure washer alone will sort a lichen-covered patio is one of the most common misunderstandings we come across in South Shields. Blasting black spot lichen off the surface just spreads live spores across the rest of the stone and into the joints - it looks clean for a few weeks, then comes back worse.
Getting to You
With good access via A19, reaching South Shields is straightforward for our van and equipment, which keeps travel time down and helps us stick to the time we've quoted for on the day.
If your property has restricted parking or a narrow approach, let us know when booking so we can plan equipment and hose runs accordingly.
Covering South Shields and the Surrounding Area
We work across a roughly 45-mile radius of our Washington base, which takes in South Shields 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 South Shields around other jobs nearby, which keeps things efficient and flexible on timing.
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.
Victorian Terrace Courtyards and Original Flags
Victorian terraces in South Shields often still have the original stone flags or early concrete slabs in small rear courtyards, laid long before modern pointing methods. Decades of damp, shade from boundary walls and limited airflow make these some of the worst spots for black spot lichen we see.
The pointing between old flags is frequently lime-based or has been patched over the years, so we're careful with pressure and always flag any joints that look loose or crumbling before we start rather than after.
Patio Cleaning in South Shields — common questions
Get in touch with Trevor on 07501 060609 for a straightforward quote.
A pressure-only clean might cost less upfront, but if the lichen's back within a couple of months you've paid for a result that didn't last. Treating properly first means the clean actually holds, which works out better value over a couple of years.
We look after you and your property, on every job across South Shields and the surrounding area.
Not Sure What Your Patio Needs?
Biocide trained, asbestos awareness trained, spill management trained and fully insured - we look after you and your property on every job in South Shields.
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