Block Paving Cleaning Services

How much will it cost to clean my block paving driveway?

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Driveway cleaning costs are influenced by several factors including the driveway cleaning company you choose, the condition of your driveway, patio or pathways & the services provided which determine the cost per sq metre.  Some companies charge more than others but remember the old saying pay cheap pay twice.  Some driveways are in better condition than others and therefore require additional services and attention to detail.  A driveway or patio that is maintained annually will require less work and require less cleaning products than block paving that has been neglected, in poor condition, suffering from weed growth and covered in organic growth such as moss, algae, lichen or black spot, as the block paving cleaning process will involve greater time, effort and use of specialist cleaning products and chemicals.  Our equipment is fuel powered and therefore the longer it's operating the more it costs.  Our equipment comprises of a pressure washer and an independent boiler which both require fuel.  Therefore, when both of them are in operation such as for a power wash or steam cleaning this has to be factored into the overall cost for car park cleaning, patio cleaning and driveway cleaning services.  Also specialist services such as steam cleaning will cost more than a standard jet wash as it is a specialist service which requires specialist equipment and knowledge.

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Why should I hire professional block paving driveway cleaning contractors?

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Professional standards come with a professional company and they will have the correct equipment, knowledge and experience in cleaning block paved driveways to get your pavers looking their best.  It is often more cost effective in terms of time, effort and money to hire a professional as they will complete cleaning surfaces such as Block paving, Imprinted concrete, Indian sandstone etc in a fraction of the time it would take the average DIYer to do with a domestic jet washer.  Due to their knowledge and expertise they are less likely to cause damage that a DIYer may cause if they are in possession of a powerful jet washer and don't know how to use it correctly.  Professional results require professional equipment but professional equipment isn't cheap and therefore you'll be financially better off by hiring a professional as apposed to purchasing similar equipment yourself.  Better results can also be expected.

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If you want to have a go at block paving cleaning yourself, you may want to read our 6 different block paving cleaning methods, Pressure washing block paving guide and Pro pressure washing tips for beginners articles.

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Does a pressure washer remove moss?

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This all depends on the capabilities of the pressure washer and the amount of moss that is present.  Generally speaking a typical domestic pressure washer would not be the tool to choose to remove moss especially if there is a lot of moss in a very large area.  However, a powerful industrial pressure washer could be used but even this may struggle if there is a lot of moss present.  If this is the case its far more productive and cost effective to remove the moss using a shovel or stiff broom before attempting to approach a task such as cleaning block paving driveways with a pressure washer.  This also helps when disposing of the moss as it's far easier to dispose of dry moss compared to the sloppy wet debris that would remain after cleaning if a pressure washer was solely used.