Get Your Patio Looking Its Best in Whickham
Patio looking patchy or slippery in Whickham? Proper biocide treatment plus expert cleaning gets black spot lichen gone for good, not just for a fortnight.
Late winter and early spring is when patios in Whickham 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.
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.
Getting a patio treated and cleaned before the clocks change means it's ready for the first barbecue rather than still looking like it did in January. We can also advise on sealing at the same visit so it stays cleaner for longer through the next wet season.
Block Paving
- Block paving needs the joints treated as much as the block faces - jointing sand harbours moss and weed growth that spreads algae staining across the whole surface if left. We clean the gaps as a distinct step, not just an afterthought.
- Where jointing sand has washed out or gone green and compacted, we can advise on re-sanding once cleaning is done, which helps stop the same growth coming straight back.
Victorian Terrace Courtyards and Original Flags
Victorian terraces in Whickham 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 Whickham — common questions
We're upfront about pricing from the start, so there's no surprise cost for doing it right.
A patio in Whickham 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.
Local to Whickham and the Surrounding Area
Call Trevor on 07501 060609 for a straightforward patio cleaning quote in Whickham.