Driveway and patio cleaning in Rochester, the Medway towns and the surrounding Kent area. We lift dirt, oil staining, moss and lichen from block paving, concrete, tarmac and natural stone, and seal the surface afterwards if you want it.
Indian sandstone, block paving, concrete, porcelain and tarmac, each cleaned at a pressure the material can safely take.
Oil marks, black algae and engrained traffic film lifted with commercial pressure washing kit rather than a hired machine.
A quality sealant generally gives two to five years of protection, depending on traffic and how exposed the surface is.
No prices guessed over the phone. Send sizes and photos and a colleague calls you back with a firm figure and a date.
Professional driveway cleaning means specialist equipment and a method chosen to suit the surface, rather than a domestic washer and hope. We lift dirt, grime, oil staining and organic growth such as moss and lichen from block paving, concrete, imprinted concrete, tarmac and natural stone. The work is matched to the material every time, because the pressure that restores concrete will strip the binder out of tarmac and scar the face of sandstone.
Done properly, a clean does more than improve the look of the frontage. It clears the weeds and moss that push blocks apart, removes the growth that holds water against the surface through winter, and takes away the slippery film that makes paving dangerous in wet weather. That is why regular cleaning extends the working life of a driveway rather than just tidying it.
We do not price driveway or patio work over the phone. Areas, surfaces and conditions vary too much for a fixed rate to be fair to anyone. Send us the details and a colleague will come back to you with a proper figure.
Our driveway and patio cleaning covers Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham, Rainham and the rest of the Medway towns, along with Maidstone and the wider Kent area. If you are at the other end of Medway, the same team handles driveway cleaning in Gillingham, and the full county-wide picture is on our driveway and patio cleaning page for Kent.
Patios take the worst of the shade and the damp, which is why they green over faster than driveways. Our patio cleaning restores the natural colour of the surface rather than simply removing the top layer of dirt. We clean Indian sandstone, block paving, concrete slabs, porcelain and limestone, and the method changes with each of them.
| Patio surface | How we treat it |
|---|---|
| Indian sandstone | Softer pressure and a stone-safe cleaner so the face is not marked |
| Block paving | Full clean, then kiln-dried sand back into the joints |
| Concrete slabs | Even passes to avoid banding, sealing offered afterwards |
| Porcelain | Cleaned and rinsed, joints checked once dry |
Each material needs its own technique to get a result without doing damage, and a patio that has been cleaned correctly should look restored rather than bleached.
We use commercial pressure washing equipment capable of shifting tough stains, algae and moss, with rotary heads for open areas and specialist attachments for edges, steps and the places a lance cannot reach comfortably. Even coverage matters as much as raw power. Stripes across a driveway are almost always a sign of the wrong tool rather than too little pressure.
Duration depends on the size and condition of the area. Most patios and driveways are finished within a few hours, while larger or heavily soiled surfaces can take most of a day. We will give you a realistic idea of how long it should take before we start, and a colleague confirms the date with you once the quote is agreed. They will also tell you what needs clearing beforehand, usually cars, pots and furniture.
High-pressure water breaks down and flushes away dirt, grime and organic growth, and it reaches into porous materials in a way that brushing cannot. That is what makes it effective on the marks people give up on: oil spots, black algae, engrained traffic film and the general grey that settles over a surface after a few winters. Most oil staining lifts completely; very old, deeply soaked marks may fade rather than disappear, and we will tell you honestly which you are looking at.
Pressure washing is safe for your driveway or patio when the person holding the lance knows the surface. Our team adjusts pressure to the material, protects the areas around the work, and uses the right attachment for the job. Delicate surfaces, planting and render all get looked after rather than blasted past.
Sealing protects a cleaned surface from water, staining and organic growth. The sealant forms a barrier that repels water and stops oils and other contaminants being absorbed, which keeps the appearance and the structure of the driveway or patio intact and cuts down how often it needs a full clean.
A quality sealant generally lasts between two and five years, depending on traffic, aspect and weather exposure. A driveway used by two cars every day will wear faster than a sheltered back patio. Reapplying when it starts to wear keeps the protection continuous.
The sealed layer stops oils and dirt soaking in, so spills sit on the surface and wipe or wash off. It also inhibits moss, algae and weed growth in the joints, so the surface stays looking clean for longer between visits. Sealing is optional and priced separately, so mention it when you get in touch if you want it included.
The more you can tell us, the more accurate the price. Useful details are:
Photographs of the areas to be cleaned help more than any description, so send them if you can. Start with the driveway and patio quote form or the contact page, and a colleague will call you back to confirm the price and agree a date.
We are fully insured, every job carries our 100 per cent satisfaction guarantee, and our quotes are transparent with no hidden charges. Nothing goes in the diary until you are happy with the figure.
At least once a year for most Rochester properties. That keeps the appearance up and stops moss and weed growth reaching the point where it damages the jointing or the surface itself.
Yes. Our high-pressure equipment removes most oil stains and other stubborn marks. Very old stains soaked deep into porous concrete may fade rather than clear completely. We can clean other external hard surfaces at the same visit, including paths, steps and bin areas.
Yes. We cover Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham, Rainham, Maidstone and the wider Kent area.
Usually between two and five years, depending on traffic, aspect and weather exposure. A busy two-car driveway wears faster than a sheltered back patio. Reapplying when it starts to wear keeps the protection continuous.
Yes, at the right pressure and with a cleaner chosen for stone. Too much pressure marks the face of sandstone, so we work softer on it than on concrete and check the finish as we go.
The rough size of the area, the surface it is laid in, how heavy the moss, weed or oil staining is, and whether you want sealing quoted too. Photos of the areas to be cleaned help most. A colleague will then call you back to confirm the price and arrange a date.
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