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Patio cleaning in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire

Shady yards and river damp mean patio cleaning in Gainsborough is mostly about black and green algae. We clean it off the right way for the surface, then treat it.

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Why Gainsborough patios need cleaning more than most

Gainsborough sits on the River Trent, and houses near the waterfront deal with riverside damp and the odd bit of flood residue. Dust from the distribution and processing sites along the A631 settles on driveways and windows across a wide area. The Victorian and Edwardian terraces get the same moss and algae as any inland market town, while riverside homes near the Old Hall and the Trent quayside also have the tidal river to contend with.

Patio cleaning in Gainsborough by Fenland Property Care

Black algae behind the terraces

Behind Gainsborough's Victorian terraces, patios facing north or west go black and green quickly because of the shade and the damp from the river valley. If it's left, it wears away at stone and concrete flags.

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Slippery growth
When algae coats the slabs they get slippery, and a hosepipe won't actually shift it.
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Lichen in the stone
Lichen and black spot work into the surface, so they're back in no time unless the paving is treated.
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Moss lifting flags
Moss roots in the joints, then over the years it starts to push slabs out of line.
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General discolouration
Most patios near the Trent look stained and flat after a few damp winters.

Why Gainsborough picks us for patio cleaning

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Local patio cleaning in Gainsborough

We clean the patio until it's safe underfoot, and then a biocide goes down so the algae is slower to come back.

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Matched to the surface

Since paving varies so much, we choose the method after we've seen it, so nothing gets damaged.

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Fully insured

Also, all our work is covered by Β£1m public liability insurance.

Patio cleaning in Gainsborough for any surface

Concrete flags, natural stone or porcelain, we clean every type of patio in Gainsborough.

Ordinary concrete slabs
High pressure, because that's what lifts years of algae and lichen off standard slabs.
Sandstone and slate
Softer stone gets a low-pressure soft wash instead, so its surface isn't worn down.
Porcelain
Porcelain and ceramic slabs get a lighter clean than concrete.
Block paved patios
Cleaned through, then the joints are topped up with sand if they need it.
Re-sanding and pointing
Once the clean's done we can re-sand or repoint the joints, so weeds find it harder to return.
Patio sealing
A sealer on top, so it stays clean longer before it needs doing again.

How patio cleaning in Gainsborough works

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Surface assessment
First we work out what your patio's made of, then explain 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 it off
Pressure is set for your paving, enough to clean it but never so much that it does damage.
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Post-clean treatment
Finally a long-acting biocide goes down so regrowth slows right down.

Gainsborough and the villages nearby

As well as Gainsborough itself, we clean patios in the villages and towns close by, including these.

Gainsborough Morton Lea Corringham Blyton Hemswell Pilham Beckingham

πŸ“ Getting around DN21 is easy for us, and most homes in the town centre have riverside parking close by.

Patio questions from Gainsborough

Q: My home is near the River Trent. Will that make the patio harder to clean?
A: Riverside homes in Gainsborough do get more moss and algae because of the mist off the river. So we put biocide down after cleaning, and surfaces then generally stay clean for 12 to 18 months.
Q: Can sandstone take a jet wash?
A: Not at full pressure, so we don't do that. Natural stone gets a soft wash instead, and only concrete and tougher slabs get high pressure.
Q: How soon will it go green again?
A: When a biocide goes down after the clean, most patios round here stay clean for 18 months to 2 years.
Q: Will you sand the joints afterwards?
A: If you'd like us to. Re-sanding block paving joints after cleaning is an add-on.
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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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ANNE WILDISH
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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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TRACY MCDONNELL
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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 Gainsborough patio safe to walk on

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