Driveway, patio & external cleaning.
External Cleaning

Driveway, patio & external cleaning.

Bring tired surfaces back to life. Professional pressure and soft washing for block paving, imprinted concrete, Indian stone, patios, render and decking.

Overview

What we do & why it lasts.

Most drives and patios look 80% better with a proper clean before any other work is even needed. We use commercial rotary surface cleaners, twin-lance pressure washers and biodegradable treatments to lift moss, algae, lichen, oil and ground-in dirt without damaging the surface.

Every clean finishes with a thorough rinse and (where appropriate) a fresh sand-up and seal so the result lasts, rather than going green again in three months.

It is also the smart first step before resealing or repairing — we will tell you honestly whether you need a full re-lay or just a deep clean.

Benefits

Why homeowners choose this finish.

Instant transformation

A faded, green-tinged drive can look almost new in a single day's work.

Right kit for the surface

Pressure wash for blocks and concrete, soft wash for render and stone. We don't blast Indian stone.

Moss & weed treated

We apply a biocide so it stays clean for longer, not just for the next week's rain.

Optional re-sand & seal

Finish with kiln-dried sand and a fresh sealer so the result lasts 3–5 years.

Typical applications

Where it works best.

From small front drives to large commercial forecourts, here is where we typically install this surface.

  • Block paving driveways
  • Imprinted concrete
  • Indian stone and sandstone patios
  • Concrete paths and yards
  • Tarmac drives
  • Render and brickwork
  • Decking and fencing
  • Commercial forecourts and car parks

Our process

How the job runs, start to finish.

  1. 01

    Assess the surface

    We check what you have — different materials need very different cleaning approaches.

  2. 02

    Pre-treat

    Apply biocide to kill moss, algae and weed roots before washing them away.

  3. 03

    Wash & rinse

    Rotary surface clean for the body, lance work for edges, channels and stubborn marks.

  4. 04

    Sand & seal (optional)

    Re-sand joints on block paving and seal to lock in the finish for the next few years.

FAQs

Common questions.

Where we work

Covering Manchester & the North West.

  • Manchester
  • Sale
  • Altrincham
  • Stockport
  • Cheadle
  • Wilmslow
  • Bolton
  • Bury
  • Rochdale
  • Oldham
  • Wigan
  • Warrington

Drive looking tired? Book a clean.

Urban Driveways Surfacing Specialists

Family run for over 20 years. Driveways, patios, groundworks and commercial surfacing across Manchester and the wider North West.

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