Patio cleaning
Based in Reading, Washmates cleans patios across Berkshire, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire. We use a surface cleaner or a soft wash to suit your patio, and black spots and lichen are treated as part of the clean. Prices start from £190, VAT included, with a fixed quote before we start.
£2m public liability insured · Fixed quote before we start
Rated 5-star on GoogleWhat's included
- The patio surface, cleaned back to its original colour.
- Black spots and lichen treated as part of the clean, not as an extra.
- Sand-jointed surfaces such as block paving re-sanded with kiln-dried sand.
- A post-service clean-up, so the property is left tidy.
- Digital before and after photos of the work.
Not included
- Sealing. It's available where it suits the surface and priced in your quote, so mention it when you ask for one.
- Leaves, hedges and weeds in the garden: add garden clearance to the same quote.
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How we do it
How we clean a patio depends on what it’s made of. Usually we use a surface cleaner or a soft wash. Where we do use a pressure washer on softer natural stone, such as sandstone or limestone, we keep the pressure low to medium.
We apply a biocide only where the surface has spores, algae roots or lichen. Treating black spots and lichen is part of the clean, not an extra. Our guide on how to get rid of black spots on a patio explains what they are.
On sand-jointed surfaces such as block paving, we re-sand the joints with kiln-dried sand as part of the clean. Sealing is available where it suits the surface and is priced in your quote.
Most patios need a clean every 12 to 18 months, and a shaded one about once a year.
How much it costs
Patio cleaning at Washmates From £190 All our prices include VAT, with a fixed quote before we start.
Black spot and lichen treatment is included. The quote form asks what your patio is made of, so your fixed price reflects the surface.
Typical UK prices by size of patio
| Size of patio | Typical UK price | The patio, typically |
|---|---|---|
| Small | £190–£230 | A seating area, about 10 to 20 square metres |
| Medium | £230–£300 | A typical back-garden patio, about 20 to 40 square metres |
| Large | £300–£400 | About 40 to 60 square metres |
| Very large | £400 or more | 60 square metres or more, often with steps, paths or several levels |
Typical prices including VAT and re-sanding block paving, checked . These are averages, not quotes. More detail: How much does patio cleaning cost?
Where we work
We're based in Reading and cover the whole of Berkshire, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire. Every job is done by our own team or a vetted local technician who works to our methods.
- Berkshire
- Oxfordshire
- Buckinghamshire
What happens next
- Tell us about the job online, or call or WhatsApp us.
- We check your property on satellite view and confirm anything unclear with you over a call or text, so most jobs are priced without a site visit.
- We send you a fixed price before any work starts.
- To book, you pay a £100 deposit on a job of £500 or more, or the full price on a smaller job.
- We text you before we start and again when we've finished. You don't need to be at home.
- If you paid a deposit, you pay the balance when the job's finished, by bank transfer or card.
Calls Mon–Sat 9am–10pm, Sun 10am–4pm. WhatsApp any time; we'll reply within the working day.
Questions
Is black spot treatment included?
Yes. Treating black spots and lichen is part of every Washmates patio clean, not an extra. We apply a biocide only where the surface has spores, algae roots or lichen.
Do you use a pressure washer on sandstone or limestone?
Usually we use a surface cleaner or a soft wash, depending on the surface. Where we do use a pressure washer on softer natural stone such as sandstone or limestone, we keep the pressure low to medium.
Do you seal or re-sand patios?
Yes, where it suits the patio. We re-sand sand-jointed surfaces such as block paving with kiln-dried sand as part of the clean. Sealing is available where the surface is suitable and is priced in your quote.
How often does a patio need cleaning?
Most patios need a clean every 12 to 18 months. A shaded or north-facing patio usually needs it about once a year.
Can I get one quote for a patio and a driveway?
Yes. Tick Patio cleaning and Driveway cleaning on the quote form and we'll send one fixed price for both, usually without a site visit.