Often, and more than people expect. But washing shows you the patio you have — it does not repair it.
Yes, frequently — patios come up far better than owners expect, sometimes several shades lighter. Algae, moss, black spot and general grime all clean off well.
What washing cannot do is repair. Cracks, loose or sunken slabs and failed pointing are revealed by cleaning, not caused by it or cured by it.
| Revealed | What it means |
|---|---|
| Cracked slabs | Were already cracked; now visible |
| Sunken areas | Settlement — common on newer plots |
| Loose or rocking slabs | Failed bedding — a repair, not a clean |
| Failed pointing | Needs repointing |
| Spalling concrete | Frost damage over years |
| Colour variation | Replaced slabs from earlier repairs |
| Standing water after rain | Falls were never right |
Tell us what you need and we will arrange a free quotation.
If you are unsure whether an old patio is worth keeping, clean it. It costs a fraction of replacement, it settles the question with evidence rather than guesswork, and either outcome is useful. If it comes up well you have saved a great deal; if it comes up poorly you now know what you are dealing with and can plan properly. The cleaning is not wasted either way, because you need to see the surface to price the work.
See what our power washing service covers in Stoke Gifford, or read more about the service across the areas we work in.
Often, and more than people expect. Algae, moss, black spot and grime all clean off well, and patios frequently come up several shades lighter.
No. Washing reveals settlement, cracks, loose slabs and failed pointing — it does not cause them and cannot repair them.
Because patios laid on ground that had not finished settling after construction develop dips over the following years — and those hold water, which grows the algae.
Yes. It costs a fraction of replacement and settles the question with evidence — and you need to see the surface to price a replacement anyway.
Widespread cracking, significant settlement, multiple rocking slabs, falls running towards the house, or a patio above damp proof course level.
No. Washing reveals existing damage rather than causing it — the growth was hiding the condition it was already in.
Yes, though matching is rarely perfect and the replacement usually shows for a while.
Sweep autumn leaves off, cut back overhanging growth, clear gutters, fix standing water, and avoid over-washing.
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