What pressure washing covers
Pressure washing blasts dirt off hard outdoor surfaces with a focused jet of water. It lifts algae, moss, mud and weeds from driveways, patios, paths and walls. The result is a cleaner surface that is also less slippery.
Cleaning matters for safety as well as looks. Green algae makes paving slippery when wet, while weeds in the joints loosen the sand. For that reason a regular clean helps, especially after winter.
Signs you need pressure washing
Black or green patches on paving, and a slippery feel underfoot, are the first signs. Weeds in the joints and a faded colour follow. Oil marks on a drive and dirty render on a wall also respond well.
- Slippery green algae on paths and patios
- Black spotting on block paving or stone
- Weeds growing between the joints
- Faded or stained driveway
- Dirty render or garden walls
What a visit involves
The crew starts with the surface, because the wrong setting can scar it. A test patch comes first, then the full wash.
- Sweep and clear loose debris and furniture
- Test pressure on a small hidden area
- Wash in even passes with the right nozzle
- Treat oil marks and stubborn stains where possible
- Rinse and clear the run-off from drains and paths
Materials and types covered
The service covers block paving, concrete, tarmac, stone flags, decking and garden walls. Soft stone, old render and painted surfaces need much lower pressure, and some do not suit pressure washing at all. The crew will say so in advance.
- Block paving and brick paviors
- Concrete and tarmac drives
- Natural stone flags and patios
- Decking, fences and garden walls
How long it takes
Most jobs take 2–5 hours. A small patio is quick, while a long drive with a front path takes longer. Surfaces need time to dry after washing, so ask the crew when you can use them again.
What affects your quote
The area to clean sets the price. In addition, surface type, staining and access for the equipment matter.
- Total area in square metres
- Surface type and condition
- Oil, paint or stubborn stains
- Access to an outside tap and drainage
- Sand replacement in the joints, if you want it
Get a fixed-price quote
Send the short quote form and a fixed-price quote comes back within 2 hours. The price covers the job described in your form, and a 30-day guarantee backs the work.
Get a fixed-price quote →Safety notes
High-pressure jets can cut skin, strip paint and break old windows, so keep people and pets clear. Run-off carries dirt and cleaning products, so the crew keeps it away from plants and drains where it can. Never use a pressure washer on asbestos cement sheets, because the spray spreads fibres.
When you do not need it
You do not need pressure washing on a surface that only has light dust, because a brush and a hose will do. It is also a poor fit for fragile surfaces, such as loose paving, crumbling render or old painted wood. In those cases a gentler clean is better.
What is included
- Pressure and nozzle chosen for each surface
- Algae, moss and weeds lifted from paving
- Easy to book with gutter cleaning on one visit
- Test patch on soft or delicate surfaces
- 30-day guarantee on the work
Guides, areas and related services
Our guides explain the thinking behind this work, for example Gutter Guards: The Honest Pros and Cons for UK Homes and The Best Time of Year to Clean Your Gutters in the UK. You can also read Fascias and Soffits Explained: What They Do and When to Act before you request a quote, since it answers common questions.
We quote pressure washing across the UK, with local pages for gutter services in Cardiff, Nottingham gutter care, quotes in Liverpool, Leeds gutter help and work in Birmingham, among others. Each city page covers the local weather and housing that shape the work, while the locations page lists all 20 cities.
Many customers pair this work with Conservatory Roof Cleaning or Gutter Cleaning, because one visit can then cover more than one job. You can compare every option on the services overview, then send the quote form when you are ready.
Frequently asked questions
Will pressure washing damage my driveway?
Not when the crew sets pressure and distance for the surface. A test patch comes first on delicate areas. Loose or crumbling surfaces can still lift, so the crew checks first.
How long until I can use my driveway?
Walking is usually fine once the surface looks dry. For parking, wait longer, and ask the crew on the day. Cold or damp weather slows drying.
Do you need my water supply?
The crew normally uses an outside tap. If you do not have a working one, say so in the quote form and we will confirm the options.
Can you clean the gutters on the same visit?
Yes. Gutter cleaning and pressure washing go well together, because debris and run-off hit the same areas. Tick both services in the quote form.
Will weeds come back?
Weeds can return from the joints over time, since seeds blow in. Refilling the joints with sand after cleaning slows regrowth. Ask the crew about it when you request your quote.