Driveway and patio cleaning for homes and businesses across Gillingham and the Medway towns. We clear the dirt, staining and organic growth, re-sand block paving joints and offer sealing to hold the finish.
Gillingham, Chatham, Rochester and Rainham, plus Maidstone and the wider Kent area, all with the same team and equipment.
Controlled high pressure, safe cleaning products and kiln-dried sand back into the joints so the paving locks together again.
Sandstone, limestone and concrete cleared of moss, lichen and staining, ready to use rather than needing a scrub first.
A protective barrier against water, oil and staining that also deepens the colour. Quoted alongside the clean if you want it.
A driveway is the largest single surface on the front of most Gillingham homes, and it ages badly if it is left alone. Dirt works into the pores of the material, moss takes hold in the joints, and black algae spreads across anything that stays damp. The change happens slowly enough that you stop noticing it, until you see the strip under a parked car and realise what colour the paving used to be.
Clean paving lifts the whole frontage. Buyers and valuers both read a tired driveway as deferred maintenance, and a full re-lay costs many times what a clean does. Bringing the original colour back is the cheapest visible improvement most homeowners can make to the outside of the house.
Dirt, oil and organic growth make hard surfaces slippery, and it is worst in exactly the weather when people are hurrying to the door. Taking off the algae, moss and lichen restores the grip of the surface and removes a genuine trip and slip risk from the path, the steps and the patio.
A patio covered in green film is not somewhere anyone wants to put a table. We use the right cleaner for the material to clear stains, moss and lichen, so the space is ready for the first warm weekend rather than needing a scrub first.
The same clean removes the bacteria, fungi and spores that thrive in damp organic growth. That matters most on patios where children play, where pets lie down, and where food gets served in the summer.
Sandstone, limestone and concrete all suffer when moss and weeds are left in the joints. Roots widen the gaps, trapped moisture freezes and thaws, and edges start to crumble. Regular cleaning keeps the surface tight and protects what you paid for it. The same logic runs through our driveway and patio cleaning service across Kent, whichever town you are in.
Pressure washing, or power washing, uses high-pressure water jets to lift dirt, stains and organic growth off hard surfaces. It works because the force of the water reaches into porous material and flushes out what brushing leaves behind. It is the right method for block paving, concrete, natural stone and most patio slabs, and it restores the original appearance quickly rather than gradually improving it.
We work with rotary heads across open areas so the pressure lands evenly, and switch to a lance for edges, steps, borders and awkward corners. Pressure is set to suit the surface. Tarmac takes far less than concrete; sandstone takes less again. Getting that judgement right is the difference between a driveway that looks restored and one that looks stripped.
| Surface | What we do differently |
|---|---|
| Block paving | Full pressure clean, then kiln-dried sand back into the joints |
| Concrete slabs and imprinted concrete | Even passes to avoid banding, sealing offered to restore the colour |
| Tarmac | Reduced pressure so the binder stays intact, plus moss and weed treatment |
| Sandstone and limestone | Softer pressure with a cleaner chosen for the stone |
Block paving needs more thought than most surfaces. Clean it too aggressively and you blow the sand out of every joint, which loosens the blocks and invites weeds straight back in. We combine controlled high-pressure washing with safe cleaning products to shift dirt, moss, algae and stubborn stains, then re-sand the joints so the paving locks back together. Done that way, the finish lasts and the structure stays sound.
Sealing follows cleaning, never replaces it. Once the surface is clean and fully dry, a sealant is applied to create a protective barrier against water, oil and other contaminants. It repels spills before they soak in, slows the return of moss and algae in the joints, and deepens the colour and texture of materials such as sandstone, limestone and imprinted concrete. It also takes wear off the surface, which extends the useful life of the driveway or patio. Tell us at quote stage if you want sealing included and we will price it alongside the clean.
How long the job takes depends on the size and condition of the area. Most driveway and patio cleans run from a few hours up to a full day. We will give you a realistic idea of the duration before we start so you can plan around it. A colleague confirms the date with you when the quote is agreed, and they will tell you what needs to be clear on the day, usually cars, pots and garden furniture.
We run commercial pressure washing equipment, with the attachments and nozzles needed for different surfaces. Kit is maintained and checked, because underpowered or badly set machines are what leave stripes across a driveway.
Our cleaners are trained on the surfaces they are working with and on how to protect what surrounds them: planting, render, doors and drainage. We are fully insured and every job carries our 100 per cent satisfaction guarantee. If anything is not right, say so and we will come back to it.
We cover Gillingham, Chatham, Rochester and Rainham, plus Maidstone and the wider Kent area. If you are closer to the other end of the Medway towns, the same team and the same equipment cover driveway cleaning in Rochester.
To get a price, tell us the approximate size of the driveway or patio, the surface it is laid in, how heavy the moss, weed or stain problem is, and whether you want sealing quoted too. Photos are the fastest way to give us that. Send it through the driveway and patio quote form and a colleague will call you back with the figure and arrange a date. No hidden charges, and nothing is booked until you are happy with the price.
High-pressure washing, also called power washing or pressure cleaning, uses water jets at high pressure to lift dirt, stains and organic growth from hard surfaces. It reaches into porous material and flushes out what brushing leaves behind, which is what makes it effective on block paving, concrete, sandstone, limestone and Indian sandstone.
At least once a year keeps the appearance up and stops dirt and organic growth building to the point where it damages the surface. Shaded patios and north-facing driveways in Gillingham often want doing a little more often.
Yes. High-pressure washing combined with the right cleaning product removes most oil staining. Older marks that have soaked deep into porous concrete may lighten rather than vanish, and we will say so up front rather than overpromise.
It depends on the size and condition of the area. Most driveway and patio cleans run from a few hours up to a full day. We give you a realistic idea of the duration before we start, and a colleague confirms the date with you once the quote is agreed.
No, sealing is a separate option priced alongside the clean. It is applied once the surface is clean and dry, and it repels water and oil, slows moss and algae returning to the joints, and deepens the colour of sandstone, limestone and imprinted concrete.
Yes, at a reduced pressure so the binder holding the surface together is not lifted. Moss and weed growth is treated as part of the same visit.
Gillingham, Chatham, Rochester and Rainham across the Medway towns, plus Maidstone and the wider Kent area. See driveway cleaning in Rochester if you are at that end of Medway.
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