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Driveway & patio cleaning in Reading

Make the most of your outdoor spaces.

Refresh patios, driveways and paved areas with professional cleaning designed to tackle everyday dirt and grime.

Driveways & patios

Clean paving changes how the whole space feels.

Driveways and patios take a lot: weather, foot traffic, cars, fallen leaves and plenty of British rain. Over time that leads to dirt, green growth, black spots and weeds in the joints, and outdoor spaces start to look dull and uninviting.

A proper clean can make a real difference, whether you want a driveway that gives a better first impression or a patio you actually want to sit out on.

Driveway cleaning

Your driveway is usually the first thing visitors see. Cleaning helps lift built-up grime, moss and weeds from the surface and joints so it looks smarter and better kept.

Clean yellow herringbone block-paved driveway

Patio cleaning

Patios in shaded or damp spots can quickly turn green or slippery-looking. Cleaning helps refresh the surface so your garden feels brighter and more inviting, ready for warmer days.

Common surface materials

Different materials need different handling. Here are some of the surfaces people most often ask us about:

Block paving

Popular for driveways. The joints between blocks matter just as much as the blocks themselves.

Concrete

Hard-wearing, but shows staining and can look patchy over time.

Natural stone

Including Indian sandstone and similar stone. Often needs a more careful approach.

Porcelain paving

Dense and modern. It still picks up dirt and grime, especially in the grout lines.

Other outdoor surfaces

Tarmac, gravel-edged paths and more. Tell us what you have and we’ll talk it through.

The cleaning method always depends on the material and its condition. Some surfaces and stains respond better than others, so we’ll be honest about what’s realistic before any work goes ahead.

The benefits of professional cleaning

  • Better kerb appeal. A clean driveway instantly smartens up the front of a home.
  • An outdoor space you’ll use. A fresher patio makes the garden feel more inviting.
  • Less build-up. Clearing dirt and growth from surfaces and joints keeps things more manageable going forward.
See the difference

Bringing paving back to life.

Drag each slider to compare before and after.

The same driveway after cleaning, with bright yellow blocks and crisp grey borders Herringbone block-paved driveway with dirt, weeds and dark staining in front of a white garage door BEFOREAFTER

Driveway Cleaning

Example result
The same patio after cleaning, with the slabs back to a clean buff colour Garden patio covered in green algae and grime before cleaning BEFOREAFTER

Patio Cleaning

Example result
The same side passage after cleaning, with the paving colour restored Narrow block-paved side passage between brick walls, dark and grimy BEFOREAFTER

Side Passage

Example result

Drag the slider to compare. Examples of the kind of results exterior cleaning can achieve.

FAQs

Driveway & patio questions

If you can’t find what you’re looking for, just get in touch and ask.

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It depends on the size of the area, the surface, its condition and whether anything else is needed, such as joint work on block paving. Tell us roughly how big it is and send a couple of photos, and we’ll come back with a quote.

Indian sandstone and other natural stone can usually be cleaned, but stone needs a careful, suitable approach. We’ll want to see what condition it’s in before recommending anything.

Yes, porcelain still collects dirt, algae and grime, particularly in the joints. We’ll talk through the right approach for your patio.

Oil stains can often be improved, but how much depends on the surface, how old the stain is and how deeply it has soaked in. We can’t promise complete removal, but we’ll be honest about what’s likely to be achievable.

Cleaning can disturb or remove some of the jointing sand between blocks, so re-sanding is often worth considering afterwards. We’ll mention it when we discuss your driveway.

A small patio may be fairly quick, while larger areas or heavier build-up take longer. We’ll give you an idea once we know the size and condition.

Get in touch

Ready to enjoy your outdoor space again?

Tell us about your driveway or patio (the surface and roughly how big it is) and we’ll get back to you.

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