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Patio cleaning in Alford, Lincolnshire

Homes near the Wolds get damp, shaded paving, so patio cleaning in Alford is mostly about moss and algae. We clean it off, then treat it so it stays off longer.

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Why Alford patios need cleaning more often

Alford is on the eastern edge of the Lincolnshire Wolds, a little higher and more exposed than the flat fen towns further south. Rain comes in on east and north winds, and the coast is only about 8 miles away, so there’s a bit of salt in the air too. The Victorian buildings in the town and the farmhouses out in the Wolds both grow heavy moss and lichen.

Patio cleaning in Alford by Fenland Property Care

When the flags stay damp all winter

Sheltered gardens in the old part of Alford dry out slowly. Stone flags facing north or west suffer most, because moss can build up thick on them within two or three seasons.

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Green and slick
Algae turns slabs slippery when they're wet, and a garden hose barely touches it.
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Lichen that comes back
Black spot and lichen sit in the pores of the stone, so they return fast unless the surface is treated.
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Moss lifting slabs
Moss roots into the joints and, given time, it starts to push slabs out of line.
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General discolouration
Even a well-laid patio goes dull and patchy after a few wet Wolds winters.

Why Alford homes pick us for patio cleaning

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Local patio cleaning in Alford

We get the paving clean and safe to walk on, and then a biocide goes down so the algae takes far longer to return.

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Matched to your paving

Before we start we check what the surface is, so it gets clean without any damage.

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Also, every job is covered by our Β£1m public liability insurance.

Patio cleaning in Alford for every kind of paving

Concrete flags, natural stone or porcelain, we clean all of it around Alford.

Standard concrete slabs
High pressure, because that's what lifts years of lichen and algae off ordinary slabs.
Sandstone and slate
Softer stone gets a low-pressure soft wash instead, so the face of it isn't worn away.
Porcelain paving
Porcelain and ceramic need a lighter clean than concrete.
Block paved patios
Cleaned right through, then topped up with joint sand if it needs it.
Joints and pointing
If the joints are open after cleaning, we re-sand or repoint them so weeds struggle to get back in.
Patio sealing
A sealer, if you want one, so the clean lasts longer before the next visit.

How patio cleaning in Alford works

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Surface assessment
First we look at what the patio's made of, then we tell you which method suits it.
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Biocide pre-treatment
Before any washing, an algaecide goes on and soaks in to kill the growth.
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Washing at the right pressure
High enough to shift the dirt, but never so high that it damages the surface.
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Post-clean treatment
Finally a long-acting biocide goes down, so regrowth is slowed right down.

Alford, the Wolds and the coast road

As well as Alford itself, we clean patios in these villages and towns nearby.

Alford Mablethorpe Louth Spilsby Horncastle Bilsby Willoughby Markby

πŸ“ All of LN13, the Wolds villages included, is on our list, and so are the lanes out towards the coast.

Questions we get asked in Alford

Q: Can you get to homes up on the Wolds around Alford?
A: Yes. We work in Alford and the villages round it, including Bilsby, Well, Beesby and Maltby le Marsh. Houses on the higher, more exposed ground are fine for us.
Q: Is a pressure washer safe on sandstone?
A: We don't use high pressure on it. Natural stone gets a soft wash, while concrete and tougher slabs are the only ones that get the full pressure.
Q: How long before it goes green again?
A: When we finish with a biocide, most patios round here stay clean for 18 months to 2 years.
Q: Can you put new sand in the joints?
A: Yes, if you'd like it. Re-sanding block paving joints after the clean is an add-on we do.

Other services in Alford

These are the other outdoor cleaning jobs we can do while we're in Alford.

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Great company very competitive prices thorough job, Guys was friendly approachable throughout the works being done,, roof is now completely moss free would 100% use again if any others jobs require doing! Thanks lads really happy what you’ve done.
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From the initial consultation through to the completion of our roof cleaning, including the thorough removal of all debris afterwards, the Fenland Property Care team were consistently professional, courteous and meticulous. We were also very pleased with the cost of the works, which represented excellent value for the service provided.
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Great work done by Paul on cleaning patio and paved areas. Have come up cleaner than expected. Highly recommend. Thank you Paul.
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The operative arrived on time, as arranged. Brought the necessary kit to clean an accumulation of dirt, weeds and debris over several years from our drive and patio. This was accomplished by the end of the working day when all was looking pristine. Surfaces had been cleaned down. A week later they were back to fill the gaps with kiln dried sand and now it looks like new.
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Absolutely brilliant service. Very professional and friendly. Came to give a quote and was pleasantly surprised. My front and back garden look brand new. All slabs are the original colour and weedless and the front is weed free and looks amazing. They worked really hard throughout the day and also returned to finish the work, due to really hot weather. Very good customer service, had a concer and called me back within 30 minutes. Would definitely recommend πŸ‘Œ
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Fantastic service with an unbelievable result. Very efficient and good value for money., Will use again.
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LEIGH SLATCHER
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An excellent job. From start to finish what an absolute pleasure. No pushy salesman just an authentic genuine quote. Even when I added a couple of bits, nothing was too much trouble. The price was really good too. Paul and Dale turned up on time on the date stated. Even though the weather was horrible they got cracked on with the job. They grafted all the time they were there. The work carried out was exceptionally good. They cleaned up all of the mess afterwards and let the place spotless. I cannot praise them enough. They treated my mum and her bungalow with the utmost respect.
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CAROLINE GORDON-WILSON
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Fenland did a great job cleaning and re-sanding my block paving path and my patio. Polite and efficient and cleaned the doors and windows where the dirt had splashed. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them.
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Paul cleaned my drive, paths and patio the other day and I have never seen them look so clean. He cleaned the windows and left everything clean and tidy. We were very pleased with the way he worked and have had a lots of compliments from other people. We would not hesitate to recommend his work.

Get your Alford patio safe underfoot

Ask us for a free patio cleaning quote, then we'll treat it afterwards so it stays cleaner for longer.