How much does patio cleaning cost?

Most patios are £110,£260 inc VAT. Porcelain costs slightly more than sandstone because it's slower and uses softer settings. Re-sanding adds £30,£60 depending on joint length.

Can you clean a porcelain patio without damaging it?

Yes. Porcelain is very dense, too much pressure can chip edges and ruin the matte finish. We use a soft wash + low-pressure lance and the colour comes back without surface damage.

Will cleaning kill my plants and lawn?

No. We use biocides at the right dilution and rinse with pure water. Borders are pre-wet to dilute any over-spray, and we cover sensitive plants where needed.

How often should I clean my patio?

Annually for most homes, usually April,May, before the entertaining season. North-facing or shaded patios may need it twice a year.

Do you re-sand the joints afterwards?

If the joints need it, yes, using either kiln-dried sand or polymeric jointing compound depending on what's already there.

Will you protect the planting and lighting?

Yes. Beds, lighting and anything vulnerable are covered and rinsed down before and after as standard.

Is soft washing better for a large roof?

For moss, yes. Soft washing kills the growth without dislodging tiles or forcing water under the laps, which pressure washing a roof absolutely can.

Executive homes a speciality, soft-wash methods for sensitive finishes.

Patio Cleaning in Knowle

Indian sandstone, porcelain, limestone and concrete patios brought back to colour. Pet & plant friendly.

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Patio cleaning in Knowle typically costs £110,£260 depending on surface and size. We use surface-appropriate cleaning, controlled pressure for Indian sandstone and concrete, gentle soft wash for porcelain and limestone, followed by joint re-sanding where needed. Pure-water rinse leaves no chemical residue near plants or play areas.

patio cleaning in Knowle, what we actually find here

The housing round here. Executive and period property in B93, timber-framed and historic buildings on the High Street, and large detached homes with mature gardens through Bentley Heath.

Why Knowle exteriors get dirty. Sensitive finishes are the norm here, painted render, historic timber and softer brick, alongside big roofs with a lot of surface to keep moss off.

Access and pricing. Landscaped gardens and lighting get protected and covered before we start, which we treat as part of the job rather than an extra.

Covering B93, including Dorridge, Bentley Heath, Lapworth.

Why professional patio cleaning matters

A patio is the most-used outdoor surface most homes have, and the one that ages fastest. Algae, lichen and ground-in barbecue spills dull the colour and make the surface slippery from October to March. The right method depends on the material, porcelain hates pressure, sandstone tolerates it well, limestone needs care.

Porcelain paving

Indian sandstone

Limestone & travertine

Concrete slabs

Granite

Riven & sawn stone

Our patio cleaning process

Honest, step-by-step. No surprises on the day.

1
Identify surface
Porcelain, sandstone and limestone all need different settings, we set up before we wet anything.
2
Pre-treat algae
Soft-wash biocide on green growth so it dies properly instead of just being scrubbed off.
3
Surface clean
Rotary for sandstone/concrete, lance + soft wash for porcelain/limestone.
4
Joints brushed through
Joints raked clear of weed roots and re-pointed or re-sanded where needed.
5
Rinse & tidy
Full rinse, furniture replaced, plants and lawn protected throughout.