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.

Do you provide before-and-after photos of the work?

Yes, we can provide photo evidence of the patio before and after treatment and cleaning, which is particularly useful for landlords, letting agents, or anyone wanting a record for their own files.

What if you find a problem with the patio once you start cleaning?

We'll stop and talk to you before continuing. Things like loose flags, failing pointing or unstable edging sometimes only become obvious once dirt and growth are removed, and we'd rather flag it honestly and discuss options than plough on regardless.

Can I get a quote without you visiting first?

For a rough idea, yes - a few photos and the approximate size over the phone or by message can get you a ballpark figure. For a firm, fixed price we'd normally want to see the patio in person, particularly if there's significant black spot lichen or the material's uncertain.

Patio Cleaning, Sealing and Re-Pointing Advice in Walker

Patio cleaning across Walker: biocide treatment for black spot lichen, gentle cleaning for sandstone and limestone, plus sealing advice. Fully insured team.

Patio cleaning prices in Walker 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.

It's not just about how it looks on the day either. Treating lichen properly rather than just pressure washing it means the result actually lasts, and a sensible sealing conversation afterwards protects the finish through the next few wet seasons.

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.

Patio Cleaning near Walker

Add-On Services and Sealing

Four things drive most of the variation in a quote: the total area, the material (porous stone generally needs more treatment time than porcelain), how established the lichen or algae is, and access - a patio reachable straight off a driveway costs less to work on than one down a narrow side passage with everything carried through by hand.

Heavy lichen/algae surcharge

often an extra £20-£60

Sealing (per m², after cleaning)

typically £6-£12 per m²

Decking clean add-on

from around £4-£7 per m²

Combined patio + block paving driveway

often quoted as one job, ask for a combined price

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.

Patio Cleaning in Walker — common questions

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

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.

From Victorian terraces to modern estates, we've cleaned patios across Walker and the surrounding 45-mile area we cover from our Washington base, in sandstone, limestone, porcelain, concrete and block paving.

Trained to Treat, Not Just Wash

Fully insured
We carry full insurance for every job we take on, so you're covered throughout the visit.
Asbestos awareness trained
Useful on older properties where garden structures or outbuildings may contain legacy materials we need to work safely around.
Spill management trained
We control run-off and chemical use so treatments stay where they're meant to, away from plants, ponds and drains.
Fully insured
Full insurance cover for every job, whatever the size.

Local to Walker and the Surrounding Area

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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Patio Cleaning in Walker — work in progress across the flagstones, on a NE6 property