Do you offer re-sanding after cleaning block paving?

Yes. If cleaning has washed out or thinned the jointing sand, or if it was already low beforehand, we can re-sand the joints as part of the job or as a follow-up visit.

What's the difference between pressure washing and soft washing?

Pressure washing uses concentrated water pressure to physically strip dirt and growth off a surface. Soft washing uses lower pressure combined with a cleaning solution, usually a biocide, to treat algae and moss more gently - better suited to walls, render and delicate surfaces.

Do I need to be home while the work is done?

Not necessarily, provided we can access the driveway, patio or other area being cleaned and there's a water supply available. We'll agree access arrangements with you when booking.

How much does pressure washing cost?

Prices vary with area size and condition, but a typical driveway starts from around £70-£120. Larger areas, heavy algae build-up, or add-ons like re-sanding and sealing will change the price - we quote properly rather than guessing over the phone.

Professional Pressure Washing, Newcastle upon Tyne

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We treat each area on its own terms rather than running the same setting over everything, which is how surfaces end up damaged rather than restored.

A standard driveway pressure wash typically starts from around £70-£120 depending on size and how much moss and algae has built up - considerably less than the cost of relaying or resurfacing a driveway that's been left to deteriorate.

Picture the driveway as it looked the day it was laid - even colour, crisp joint lines, no green film creeping across the surface. That's the realistic target for a professional pressure wash, not a marginal improvement but a genuine reset.

Booking multiple areas together

We'll give an honest view on-site of whether a surface needs a standard clean or extra dwell time and pre-treatment, and price accordingly rather than applying a flat rate regardless of condition.

Standard clean (moderate algae)	typically from around £90-£160
Pressure wash only	from around £70 upwards depending on area
Combined clean, re-sand and seal	typically from around £250-£500 for an average driveway
Driveway + patio combined	typically from around £130-£250

Booking a slot that fits

Covering Newcastle upon Tyne regularly as part of our normal working area means we can usually offer a realistic appointment window rather than a long wait, and combine nearby jobs on the same day to keep things efficient.

Weekday, weekend and early or late slots are all workable for residential jobs - just let us know if timing matters and we'll do what we can to fit around it.

Block paving and concrete block driveways

Block paving generally takes a firm rotary clean well, but the jointing sand between blocks is the part that's easiest to damage - too much pressure held too close washes it straight out. We clean at a pressure that lifts algae and grime without stripping the joints, and offer re-sanding afterwards where they've thinned.

Cleaning a tarmac driveway safely

1
Assess the tarmac
We check for existing cracking, loose aggregate or previous patch repairs, since these affect how much pressure the surface can safely take.
2
Set low pressure
Tarmac gets a noticeably lower pressure and wider fan than block paving to avoid loosening the surface bitumen.
3
Work in overlapping passes
The lance is kept moving in slow, even passes rather than held still, which prevents localised damage.
4
Rinse thoroughly
A full rinse clears lifted grime so it doesn't just redeposit as the surface dries.

Pressure Washing near Newcastle upon Tyne

Trained in the products we use

Asbestos awareness trained: We know the signs of older materials that need specialist handling rather than a standard pressure wash, and we'll flag rather than guess.
Fully insured: Full insurance cover for peace of mind on every job.
Before/after comparison: You can see the actual difference made, not just take our word for it.
Biocide trained (2024): Up-to-date training in the algae and moss treatments we apply.

1960s-70s estate driveways

Neoclassical 'Tyneside Classical' centre on a medieval street layout; 20th-century Byker Wall estate is Grade II* listed. Concrete and early block-paved driveways from this era have usually had one or two resurfacing jobs over the decades, and the jointing sand in particular tends to be older and looser than on a recently laid drive.

We check joint condition before washing so we don't blast out sand that's already thin, and flag re-sanding where it's needed so the driveway doesn't end up looking worse - not better - after the clean.

Pressure Washing in Newcastle upon Tyne — common questions

Block paving, concrete, tarmac, natural stone and walls all need different handling, and treating them the same is how surfaces get damaged rather than cleaned. We set pressure and method by material every time.

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Pressure Washing in Newcastle upon Tyne — work in progress across the paving, in the Newcastle City Council area

Pressure Washing in Newcastle upon Tyne — close detail on the cleaned surface, on a Tyne and Wear city street

Pressure Washing in Newcastle upon Tyne neighbourhoods

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