Darlington is about 26 miles from our Washington base. Typical jobs are driveways and patios: block paving gone green, a sandstone patio turned black, or a concrete drive streaked with oil and tyre marks.
Whatever the surface, the key is the same. Pressure has to be matched to what is being cleaned. Too little and the dirt stays; too much and you damage the surface or blow the sand out of the joints. We set it to suit each surface on the day.
Driveways
A driveway gets daily wear from tyres, and in the damp months moss and weeds move into the joints. We work across the open areas evenly, then do the edges and corners separately. On block paving, fresh sand is brushed back into the joints once the drive is dry, so the blocks stay locked together.
Oil and tyre marks are treated on their own. Many fade a lot; deep oil stains may not lift completely, and we will tell you that before we start. Our main driveway cleaning page has more on the different driveway surfaces.
Patios
Patios are usually in the garden, often shaded, and they grow algae and moss faster than a sunny drive. Natural stone such as sandstone needs a gentler approach than concrete slabs, because a hard blast can pit the surface or strip its colour. That is why the pressure goes down for softer stone. Our patio cleaning page covers stone, slabs and porcelain in more detail.
Once a patio is clean, a treatment can be applied to slow the regrowth, and a sealer is available if you want extra protection. We will explain whether either suits your surface when we quote.
Paths, steps and other surfaces
Garden paths, front steps and the strip of paving by the back door are easy to forget but are often the most slippery when they turn green. We can include them with a drive or patio. If you are not sure whether a surface can be pressure washed, ask: some surfaces are better cleaned more gently or by another method.
Before and after the clean
We need an outside tap and a clear area, so please move cars, garden furniture and pots out of the way if you can. Slurry is rinsed away at the end, and we take care near doors, airbricks, walls and planting.
We also pressure wash for businesses in Darlington. Shop fronts, forecourts, entrances and small car parks collect chewing gum, oil and green growth like any domestic drive, and on a business site a slippery entrance is a real concern for staff and customers. We can plan the work around opening hours. Tell us what the surface is, roughly how large it is, and when the site is quietest, and we will work out a sensible time to do it.
For a business, a clean entrance is often the first thing a customer notices. It also helps to keep growth from spreading across the surface, which is easier to deal with early than after a few seasons of neglect.
Booking
Call 07501060609 or send the quote form. Tell us roughly how big the area is, what it is made of, and whether you are interested in re-sanding, a treatment or sealing. We work for homes and commercial premises, are fully insured and open seven days.
Questions about pressure washing in Darlington
Is Darlington within your area, given you are based in Washington?
Yes. Darlington is about 26 miles from our base, well within the area we cover.
Can my sandstone patio be power washed without damaging it?
Yes, with the pressure turned down to suit the stone. Softer stone is cleaned more gently than concrete so the surface is not pitted.
Can you do my drive and my back patio on the same visit?
Yes. Tell us about both when you ask for a quote and they can be priced and done together.
What is a sealer, and do I need one?
A sealer is applied after cleaning to protect the surface and help keep growth back. It is optional; we will explain whether it suits your surface.
