Driveway Cleaning
Our driveways are at the forefront of our homes and a clean vibrant drive can really make our house stand out amongst others. Do you remember the feeling of how, a fresh, newly installed driveway looked? Is your answer yes ? Then we can recreate that for you through our specialist cleaning & restoration process.
We pride ourselves on our ability to totally transform and restore any old, tired looking drive, back to its original vibrancy.
We have a multitude of cleaning & restoration methods at our disposal. Each chosen specifically for the individual requirements, for optimal results on each driveway. Not only does a stunning drive look awesome and compliment your home. Studies have been carried out which revealed, it can also add kerb appeal value to your home if you’re contemplating a sale.
So if your once prestigious driveway has become just a place to park the car, don’t delay in contacting us today, to discuss a restoration and driveway clean.
The process and importance of driveway cleaning
The aesthetics and longevity of driveways, like anything are subject to maintenance. Block paved drives are a beautiful addition to our homes. However as time goes by and they are exposed to the elements, we begin to see the wrong kind of transformations. This may include things such as; surface dirt & grime and due to our climate being cold and damp for long parts of the year, we see bio mass moss growths, between and on surface level of the blocks. Along with free standing weeds, algae & lichens.
In many cases there can be stubborn oil stains or trade residues such as; cement plaster and paint spillages. All of this combined can really effect the look and longevity of the drive. Along with leaving you, with the outlook that the only remedy is a costly new installation!
Well fortunately that’s not the case. As we have a multitude of cleaning & restoration options to achieve phenomenal results, each are completely tailored to the requirements of the surface and the desired outcome and budget of our clients.
Our methods of full restorations include; industrial grade weed killer treatments, 1-2 weeks prior to the initial clean. In order to fully kill off the weeds and their underlying network of roots beneath the blocks.
The main clean will consist of either cold water, high pressure clean or a low pressure, high temperature steam clean depending on the durability of the block. As a result, each method will clean the entirety of the block and remove all existing substrate between the blocks, leaving a clear opening to be filled with fresh new kiln dried sand at a later visit.
Now contrary to beliefs even a highly powered, high performance machine like ours will not remove everything!
Things that can remain include; heavily covered black lichen (black spot), cement, oil and certain types of paint
We then have individual solutions for each of the above problems. Once the drive is completely cleaned and restored, we then allow 1-2 days to fully dry out before replenishing all the open joints with new kiln dried sand.
Not only does this look amazing and offset the vibrant new blocks, it’s also needed to support the structure of the drive and prevent the blocks from moving under weight of vehicles. So be aware of anybody willing to clean your driveway without re-sanding!
Finally, now your drive is fully complete and looking awesome, you may want to opt for sealing the blocks for sustained longevity and easier maintenance. If you would like to know more about the benefits and process of sealing please see our section on that service.
"We had our block paved driveway cleaned. WoW! Looks like new! Saved a fortune not having to renew. Nicky and Phil did an amazing job cleaning off oil stains and years of dirt. They even cleaned the side walls and fence. Very professional and hard working guys who take a pride in their work -would highly recommend. Thanks!"
Mrs Maggi Wilson
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