How much does patio cleaning cost?

It depends on size, material and how established any lichen or algae is, but most standard residential patios typically come in between £80 and £450. We'll always confirm a fixed price after seeing the patio rather than quoting blind over the phone.

Should I seal my patio after it's been cleaned?

Often, yes, though it depends on the material and condition. Sealing helps protect against future staining and slows new lichen and algae growth, but the patio needs to be fully clean and completely dry first - we'll only recommend it where the stone and pointing are in suitable condition.

Do you offer decking and fencing cleaning too?

We do, as add-ons alongside patio work - decking gets algae and grime buildup in a similar way to stone, and fencing can green up in shaded, damp spots. It's often more efficient to have it all done in the same visit.

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.

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For patios around Windy Nook 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.

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 Windy Nook 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.

We use a softwash biocide treatment first, low-pressure or steam cleaning second, and only bring higher pressure in where the surface can genuinely take it - never as the default. That order matters: pressure without treatment just scatters lichen spores across the rest of the patio.

Patio Cleaning near Windy Nook

Careful Around Your Garden, Not Just the Patio

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.
Biocide trained (2024): The treatments we use are applied at the right strength for the growth and the material.
Biocide trained (2024): Properly trained in the treatments needed to actually shift black spot lichen for good.

Handling a Patio with Mixed Materials

1
Map the materials
Many gardens combine sandstone, block paving and concrete edging - we identify each zone before starting so methods can differ across the same patio.
2
Treat by zone
Biocide strength and dwell time are adjusted per material rather than applied uniformly across the whole area.
3
Clean by zone
Porous stone gets gentler steam or low-pressure cleaning; denser porcelain or concrete can take a firmer wash where needed.
4
Blend the finish
We finish with an overall rinse so the different zones read as one consistent, even-coloured patio rather than a patchwork.

Homeowners

Family Gardens and Everyday Use

If your patio is where the kids play, the barbecue goes and Sunday mornings happen, black spot lichen and slippery algae aren't just an eyesore - they're a genuine trip hazard underfoot. We treat and clean with that in mind, getting the surface properly grippy again, not just visually cleaner.

We work around furniture, planters and washing lines rather than asking you to clear the whole garden, and we're happy to talk through sealing at the end of the visit if you want the result to last into next year.

Patio Cleaning in Windy Nook — common questions

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.

A patio in Windy Nook 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.

Not Sure What Your Patio Needs?

A biocide treatment followed by the right clean for your material costs a bit more upfront than a straight pressure wash, but it lasts years longer. We'll explain exactly what your patio needs and why.

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Patio Cleaning in Windy Nook — work in progress across the flagstones, on a NE10 property