Remove built-up contamination
Dirt, moss, algae and suitable organic growth treated according to the surface.
Southampton · Bournemouth · Hampshire · Nearby Dorset
Professional patio cleaning built around the material—not maximum pressure.
Moss, algae, black spotting, weathering and built-up dirt can leave a patio looking tired and difficult to maintain. Black Haven assesses the material and condition first, then uses the cleaning method and treatment appropriate to the surface.
Patio cleaning
From £5/m²
£150 minimum job charge
Final guide pricing depends on size, material, condition and selected treatment.
Choose Patio or terrace in the Exterior Care estimate builder.
Surface assessment · Condition-led treatment · Professional equipment · Final inspection
Restore a cleaner finish
Improve colour and presentation without pretending every historic mark will disappear.
Recommend worthwhile aftercare
Further treatment or sealing considered only where it provides a genuine benefit.
Condition first
What has built up on the patio?
General dirt and weathering
Built-up dirt and weather exposure can leave paving dull, uneven-looking and harder to maintain.
Moss and algae
Green biological growth affects presentation and can make suitable areas slippery when wet.
Black spots and lichen
Established biological marking can sit deeper than loose dirt and need targeted treatment rather than pressure alone.
Localised staining
Rust, grease, plant-pot marks and other stains are condition-dependent. Some deeply absorbed or historic staining may improve without disappearing completely.
Material-led cleaning
Different patio materials need different treatment.
Natural stone and sandstone
Stone type, porosity, age, joints and previous treatments shape the correct method. Sandstone patio cleaning therefore starts with assessment.
Porcelain
Dense porcelain often needs different chemistry and agitation from porous stone. High pressure alone is not the answer.
Concrete
Suitable concrete patios can be professionally cleaned, with the process adapted to condition, finish and age.
Block-paved or other suitable areas
Block-paved patios can be assessed too. If cleaning exposes depleted jointing sand, re-sanding may be recommended where genuinely appropriate.
Surface-led method
Pressure is a tool—not the complete patio-cleaning method.
Professional patio cleaning is not simply using the highest available pressure. Material, porosity, age, joints, previous treatments and surrounding areas shape the safest effective approach. Patio pressure washing or patio jet washing may contribute, but no single method suits every surface.
- Identify the surface and condition
- Choose suitable pressure and flow
- Use targeted treatment where useful
- Rinse and finish the area methodically
Optional aftercare
Should the patio be sealed afterwards?
Sealing is optional, not automatic. Material, porosity, surface condition, previous coatings, moisture, weather and intended appearance all affect suitability.
From +£7/m² where suitable
The Exterior Care estimate builder may flag sealing for review where the material or condition means suitability must be confirmed.
Transparent pricing
A guide price before you commit.
- Patio cleaning
- From £5/m²
- Minimum charge
- £150
- Optional sealing
- From +£7/m²
The Exterior Care builder uses material, condition, treatment and approximate measurements to produce a guide estimate. Photographs help confirm the scope before work is agreed.
Practical details
The job includes the finish and clean-up.
Professional exterior work includes controlled rinse-down, checking accessible surrounding areas affected by the work and leaving the agreed area orderly. Please provide reasonable access, an exterior water supply where required, equipment space, accurate photographs or measurements when requested, and information about delicate surrounding items or existing damage.
Service area
Patio cleaning from Chandler’s Ford.
Based in Chandler’s Ford and serving Southampton, Eastleigh, Winchester, Basingstoke, Romsey, the New Forest, Bournemouth, Christchurch and surrounding areas across Hampshire and nearby Dorset.
Travel, access, drainage, water supply and the suitability of the working area are confirmed before the job.
Before booking
Patio cleaning questions.
How much does patio cleaning cost?
Black Haven patio cleaning starts from £5 per square metre, subject to the £150 minimum job charge. Final guide pricing depends on size, material, condition and any selected further treatment.
Do you pressure wash every patio?
No. Pressure washing may form part of the process, but the method depends on material, age, porosity, joint condition and previous treatments.
Can you clean sandstone and natural-stone patios?
Yes, where the stone and its condition are suitable. The method is adapted to the stone type, porosity, joints and previous treatments.
Can you clean porcelain patios?
Yes, where suitable. Porcelain is dense and commonly requires a different approach from porous natural stone rather than simply more pressure.
Can patio black spots and lichen be removed?
They can often be substantially improved, but complete removal cannot be promised before the surface and severity are assessed.
Can you remove moss and algae?
Suitable moss, algae and biological growth can be treated and cleaned. Established growth may need more than one process or treatment stage.
Should I seal the patio afterwards?
Not always. Sealing is optional and depends on the material, condition, previous treatments and whether it provides a worthwhile benefit.
Start with the patio
See what the surface actually needs.
Build a guide estimate from the patio size, material, visible condition and treatment you are considering. Black Haven reviews the job before the final scope is agreed.