Patio cleaning
Green, slippery slabs cleaned back to the stone, often on the same visit as your gutters or render.
Signs it needs a clean
- Green or black algae on the slabs
- Moss and weeds in the joints
- Slippery underfoot when it's wet
- Dark staining that won't brush off
- Moss from the roof collecting on the path
Free survey and no-obligation quote, across Hampshire and the South Coast.
A patio turns green faster than most people expect. Shade, damp and moss washing down off the roof all feed the algae, and once it takes hold the slabs get slippery when they're wet.
That matters most where people walk: the back path, the steps, the bit by the bins. A clean makes them safer and brings the colour of the stone back.
Most customers add a patio clean to another visit. If we're already there for the gutters, the roof or the render, the patio is a quick extra rather than a separate booking.
What you get
- Safer underfoot. Algae makes slabs slippery when wet. Cleaning it off makes paths and steps safer for everyone, especially older visitors.
- Brings the colour back. Grime and growth hide the stone. A clean shows what you paid for.
- One visit, more done. Added to a gutter clear or a render clean, there's no separate booking and no second call-out.
- Ready for summer or a sale. A clean patio makes the garden usable again, and photographs well if you're selling or letting.
Best added to another visit
Patio cleaning is quickest and best value alongside other work. Ask for it when you book your gutters, roof, render or UPVC.
How a patio cleaning job runs
Look at the surface
Natural stone, concrete slabs and block paving each need a different approach, so we check what you have before we start.
Clear the joints and loose growth
We take out the moss and weeds from the joints and lift the loose growth off the surface first.
Clean the slabs
We clean the surface with a method that suits it, working across the patio so it dries evenly without streaks.
Rinse and tidy
We rinse the area, clear the debris and leave paths, drains and the edges of the lawn clean.
Questions we're asked
Can you clean the patio on the same visit as my gutters?
Yes, and that's how most customers book it. Tell us when you ask for your quote and we'll include it.
Will cleaning damage my slabs?
Not when the method suits the surface. That's why we check what the patio is made of before we start: natural stone, concrete and block paving don't all take the same treatment.
Why does my patio go green so quickly?
Shade and damp let algae grow, and moss washing off the roof seeds it. If the roof is the source, a roof clean and a patio clean together stop the cycle.
Do you clean paths and steps too?
Yes. Paths, steps and the areas around the house are often the parts that matter most, because that's where people walk.
What customers say
Had a full team and they were amazing. Can not believe the difference - the roof tiles 35 years old now look brand new and the 5yr guarantee means no more moss or clogging of drain pipes. Am super happy and they cleaned up so well - and there was a lot to clear up. Windows and gutters all sparkling.
“We had a 4 man team for 2 days cleaning the exterior of the house. Every member of the team was friendly, approachable, professional and worked to a very high standard. The team turned up on-time, got their equipment set up and went to work. Couldn't be happier with the service; the attention to detail and end result speaks for itself; one of my neighbours even came round to enquire about having their house done. I highly recommend Blue Shield; you wont be disappointed.”
Checkatrade review
“2 day clean carried out on a very large residential roof. The results are outstanding and the house looks new. The team were polite and friendly and explained everything they were doing across the 2 days. Also had 2 slipped tiles and a broken tile that were all fixed too. I would highly recommend Blueshield!”
Checkatrade review
“What a superb job! We couldn't be happier with the results. The house looks amazing. The guys were super professional as well as being so polite and accommodating. We highly recommend them to anyone thinking of giving their house a makeover!”
Checkatrade review
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Where we work
Based in Southampton, we cover Hampshire and the South Coast. Not on the list? Ask us: we cover the whole South Coast.
- Aldershot
- Andover
- Basingstoke
- Eastleigh
- Emsworth
- Fareham
- Farnborough
- Fleet
- Gosport
- Havant
- Hedge End
- Horndean
- Hythe
- Locks Heath, Warsash and Whiteley
- New Milton
- Portsmouth
- Southampton
- Stubbington
- Totton
- Winchester
Get a free patio cleaning quote
Tell us about your property and we'll arrange a visit to survey it and give you an exact price. It costs nothing.