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Tarmac cleaning in Louth, Lincolnshire

Drives on the valley floor stay damp, so tarmac cleaning in Louth is a regular job for us at homes and businesses around town.

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Why Louth properties need professional tarmac cleaning

Louth sits on the edge of the Wolds in the Lud valley, and being down in the valley makes it damper than the higher ground around it. Surfaces facing north or west see little direct sun, which suits moss and algae. Chalk and clay from the Wolds also leave a mineral-rich dirt that builds into a stubborn film, and the town’s Victorian red brick terraces show it more than most.

Tarmac cleaning in Louth by Fenland Property Care

Why Louth tarmac turns slippery

Tarmac in Louth stays wet long after rain because of the sheltered Lud valley. That’s why drives on the valley floor grow algae and moss faster than those on the Wolds above, and why they can turn slippery between cleans.

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Algae and moss
Damp valley drives grow green fast, so we kill the growth rather than just washing off the top layer.
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Oil patches
Oil from cars sinks into tarmac. A proper degreaser lifts it, whereas washing-up liquid hardly touches it.
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Dull and grey
Tarmac fades with time, but a deep clean brings back far more colour than you might think.
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Weeds along the edge
If weeds are coming through the cracks and edges, we pull them and treat them as part of the clean.

Tarmac cleaning in Louth that deals with the damp

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Local tarmac cleaning in Louth

Drives facing north or west see little sun here, so we treat the growth properly instead of only washing it off.

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A method for each surface

We pick our approach to suit your tarmac, so it's cleaned thoroughly and stays undamaged.

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Fully insured

We also have £1m public liability insurance covering every Louth job.

How it works in Louth

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A free look
We see how much tarmac there is and its condition, then give you a fixed price. There's no obligation.
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Pre-treatment
First, biocide goes onto the algae and moss. Oil stains get a degreaser too, which is left to soak into the tarmac.
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Hot water clean
Then we pressure clean with hot water, set at the right level for tarmac, so it cleans properly while the surface stays down.
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Weeds and edges
We clear the edges and cracks of weeds, then treat them to slow regrowth.
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Finished and tidy
Last of all, the residue is rinsed off and cleared away, so the drive is clean and darker.

Louth and the Wolds villages

We clean tarmac throughout Louth and also in the villages and towns nearby, including these.

Louth UpgateEastgateMonks DykeKeddingtonStewton

Tarmac cleaning in Louth, your questions answered

Q: Is pressure washing bad for tarmac?
A: Not when it's done right. We use a controlled pressure and careful technique, so the drive gets a deep clean without lifting.
Q: Can you clean off oil stains?
A: Usually. We apply degreaser first to break the oil down, then clean. The oldest stains may lighten rather than go completely, but the change is usually clear.
Q: How long does it take?
A: For most home driveways, 2–3 hours. We'll give you an accurate estimate when we quote.
Q: Should the drive be reblacked afterwards?
A: It's worth considering. A restoration coating (reblacking) can go on after the clean, so the deep black comes back and the surface is protected. Ask about doing both together.
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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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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 👌
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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.

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