Driveway and patio cleaning across Dartford, Swanley and the surrounding Kent villages. We clean block paving, stone, concrete and tarmac, clear the moss and weeds, and seal the surface afterwards if you want the protection.
Block paving, concrete, tarmac, sandstone and porcelain each get the pressure and the cleaner they can take, so nothing is stripped or scarred.
Block paving is refilled with kiln-dried sand once the clean is finished, so the blocks lock back together instead of sitting loose.
Once the surface is dry we can seal it to repel water, oil and stains and slow moss returning to the joints. Priced separately.
We never guess at driveway prices. Send details and photos and a colleague calls you back with a firm figure before anything is booked.
Every job starts with a proper look at the surface. Block paving, concrete, tarmac, natural stone and porcelain all react differently to pressure, so we check the material, the jointing and the condition before any water goes down. That tells us what pressure to use, whether the surface needs pre-treating, and roughly how long the clean will take.
The clean itself runs in stages. The first pass lifts loose dirt, moss and weed growth. We then go back over the stubborn areas: algae, lichen, ingrained grime and oil marks. Block paving gets fresh kiln-dried sand where the joints have washed out, and the whole area is rinsed down so nothing is left sitting in the borders or against the house. The finish is even across the full surface rather than clean patches sitting next to dirty ones.
Driveway and patio work is never priced on the spot. Size, surface and condition vary far too much for a set list to be honest. Send us the details through the driveway and patio quote form, add a photo or two if you can, and a colleague will call you back to confirm the price and sort the visit.
| Surface | How we approach it |
|---|---|
| Block paving | Pressure clean, weed and moss removal, joints refilled with kiln-dried sand |
| Concrete and imprinted concrete | Even pressure across the slab, sealing offered afterwards to bring the colour back |
| Tarmac | Lower pressure so the binder is not lifted, plus treatment for moss and weeds |
| Natural stone and sandstone | Gentler pressure and the right cleaner for the stone so the face is not scarred |
| Porcelain and patio slabs | Cleaned, rinsed and the joints checked once the surface has dried |
If you are not sure what your driveway is made of, a photo usually settles it. The same surfaces and the same methods apply across our wider driveway and patio cleaning service in Kent; only the pressure and the cleaner change to suit the material.
The driveway is the first thing anyone sees. Years of dirt, moss and black algae make a decent house look tired, and it shows in photographs when a property goes on the market. A clean, evenly coloured surface lifts the whole frontage for a fraction of the cost of relaying it.
Algae and lichen hold water and turn slick in wet weather, which is exactly when people are hurrying from the car to the door. Taking that growth off and treating the surface makes the driveway far safer for children, older visitors and anyone carrying shopping.
Weeds rooted in the joints push blocks apart. Trapped moss keeps water sitting on the surface, and in a cold snap that water freezes and works at the edges. Clearing growth and refilling the joints keeps the structure tight and delays the point where the driveway needs relaying.
High-pressure water dislodges dirt, moss, algae and general grime from hard surfaces, and it reaches into porous materials in a way brushing never will. We use rotary heads for open areas so the pressure is applied evenly, and lances for edges, steps and awkward corners. Pressure washing also does the groundwork for sealing, because a sealant only performs on a surface that is genuinely clean and dry.
Once the surface has dried out, we can apply a quality sealant. It forms a barrier that repels water, oil and stains, so spills sit on top instead of soaking in. Sealing also deepens the colour of block paving, sandstone and imprinted concrete, which is why a sealed driveway looks noticeably better than a merely clean one. We apply it evenly and leave it to cure properly before the surface goes back into use.
Sealing is optional, and plenty of customers have the clean on its own. Where it earns its keep is protection over the following years. A sealed surface resists weathering, slows weed and moss regrowth in the joints, and shrugs off oil and grease marks that would otherwise stain. Cleaning between visits becomes a quick job with a hose rather than a project. If sealing is something you want us to price, mention it when you send your details so we can include it.
Moss is the most common complaint we hear in Dartford, particularly on shaded driveways and north-facing patios. Pressure washing takes it off, and a follow-up treatment slows how quickly it comes back. Damp, sheltered surfaces will always want to grow it again, so an annual clean is usually the sensible rhythm.
Algae leaves the green and black film that makes paving slippery. Lichen is the tougher, crusted growth that clings to stone. Both need the right cleaner as well as pressure, and both come off without harming the surface underneath when the method is matched to the material.
These two surfaces reward careful work and punish careless work. Too much pressure strips the joints out of block paving or scars the face of sandstone. We clean at a pressure the material can take, re-sand block paving joints afterwards, and offer sealing to hold the finish.
We are fully insured, we turn up with commercial equipment rather than a hired machine, and we back the work with a 100 per cent satisfaction guarantee. If something is not right, tell us and we will come back and put it right. That approach is why we now look after more than 1,400 active customers across Kent with a 4.9 out of 5 rating.
We cover Dartford, Swanley and the surrounding Kent villages, along with Medway, Maidstone and the wider county. Plenty of customers have us clear the gutters while we are on site, since the ladders and vacuum are already on the van; you can read what that involves on our gutter cleaning page.
Tell us the rough size of the driveway or patio, what it is made of, how bad the moss, weeds or staining are, and whether you want sealing quoted alongside the clean. Photos help more than descriptions. It is also worth telling us about outdoor tap access, where the water will run off to, and whether cars can be moved on the day.
Send that through the quote form or the contact page and a colleague will call you back to confirm the price and agree a date. Our pricing is transparent, there are no hidden charges, and nothing gets booked in until you are happy with the figure.
Once a year suits most Dartford driveways. Shaded, north-facing or tree-lined surfaces green over faster and may want doing more often. A sealed surface usually stretches the gap between cleans.
Most oil marks lift with high-pressure cleaning and a targeted treatment. Very old stains that have soaked deep into porous concrete may fade rather than disappear completely. We will tell you honestly which you are looking at before we start.
We do not price driveway or patio work on the page, because size, surface and condition change the job completely. Send the details and a photo or two through the driveway quote form and a colleague will call you back with a firm price.
Not when the pressure is matched to the surface. We clean at a setting the material can take, then refill the joints with kiln-dried sand so the blocks lock back together rather than sitting loose.
Yes. Sealing is applied once the surface is clean and fully dry. It repels water, oil and stains, slows moss regrowth in the joints and deepens the colour. It is priced separately, so mention it when you get in touch.
Dartford, Swanley and the surrounding Kent villages, plus Medway, Maidstone and the wider county. Details of the full county service are on our driveway and patio cleaning page.
Move cars, pots and garden furniture off the area, and let us know where the outdoor tap is and where run-off can go. A colleague confirms the date with you beforehand and runs through anything specific to your property.
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