It is the cheapest thing on the pre-sale list and it changes the first photograph. That combination is hard to beat.
Yes, in almost every case. The drive is the largest single thing a buyer sees on arrival, it is usually in the first photograph, and cleaning costs a fraction of anything else on the pre-sale list.
It is not worth it if the surface is failing badly enough that cleaning simply confirms it — but even then, knowing is better than not.
| What they see | What they conclude |
|---|---|
| Green, slippery drive | Nothing has been maintained |
| Weeds through the joints | Years of neglect |
| Sunken or rocking blocks | A job they will inherit |
| Oil staining | Wondering what else is under the surface |
| Clean, sharp, re-sanded | Cared for |
| Tidy edges and borders | Attention to detail throughout |
Tell us what you need and we will arrange a free quotation.
There is a ceiling on pre-sale spending, and it comes quickly. Cleaning, cutting back and dealing with hazards all pay back. New planting, a new patio, ornamental landscaping and anything to personal taste generally do not — the buyer either does not value it or intends to change it. The aim is to remove doubt, not to finish someone else's garden for them.
See what our power washing service covers in Keynsham, or read more about the service across the areas we work in.
In almost every case, yes. It is the largest thing a buyer sees on arrival, usually the first photograph, and it costs a fraction of anything else on the pre-sale list.
Before the photographs are taken, allowing a day to dry — and ideally two to three weeks before listing, in case cleaning reveals something that needs attention.
Neglect, and they extend that impression to the roof, the boiler and everything they cannot see.
The patio, front path and steps, cutting back overgrown growth, clearing gutters, and dealing with anything dead or dangerous that a survey would find anyway.
New patios, extensive planting and anything to personal taste. The buyer either does not value it or intends to change it.
Clean it anyway so everyone knows what it is, and consider getting a repair quote to show. Buyers price an unknown far worse than a known cost.
Usually hours rather than days, which is useful when a listing date is fixed.
Only if there is time for the surface to dry properly first. It is not essential for a sale.
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