Pressure washing

Most of what makes a drive look tired is algae and traffic film, and that comes off easily enough. Black spot lichen is different — it bonds to the surface and a pressure washer alone won't shift it without chewing up the blocks.

We wash the surface, treat black spot where it's present, and brush kiln-dried sand back into block paving afterwards. Skip that last step and the joints sit empty, weeds come through and the blocks start to rock.

What's included

• Driveways, patios, paths and steps
• Algae, moss and traffic film removed
• Black spot treatment where needed
• Weeds cleared from joints before washing
• Kiln-dried sand brushed back into block paving
• Surrounding walls and windows rinsed down

How we do it

1. 01

   Clear and prep

   Weeds pulled, loose debris cleared, and anything that shouldn't get wet covered or moved.

2. 02

   Wash

   Surface cleaner across open areas for an even finish, lance into edges and corners. Pressure matched to the surface, not just wound up to maximum.

3. 03

   Treat what's left

   Black spot gets a dedicated treatment rather than more pressure. It takes longer and it doesn't damage the blocks.

4. 04

   Re-sand

   Kiln-dried sand brushed into the joints of block paving and compacted in. This is the step that keeps the drive stable.

Some we have done

Before

After

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