Skip to content We provide patio and driveway cleaning right across Derby and Derbyshire, lifting years of moss, algae, weeds and ground-in dirt to bring your paving back to its original colour. Whatever you have down, from block paving and Indian sandstone to concrete slabs, tarmac and pattern-imprinted drives, we choose the right method to suit it. And it is all carried out by the same trusted team behind our roof cleaning work.
Here is why homeowners in Derby choose us for patio and driveway cleaning.
We match the cleaning method to your surface, so it's cleaned well but never damaged.
We're fully insured with public liability cover, so your property is always protected.
Every clean is guaranteed. If you're unhappy with any area, we'll return and fix it.
We use a commercial rotary cleaner, not a lance, so there's no streaking anywhere.
We clear weeds from the joints and treat the surface to slow moss and weed regrowth.
We protect your plants, rinse everything down, and leave the whole area neat and tidy.
For a patio or driveway that looks like new, trust the team Derby homeowners rely on. Safe methods, an even finish, and a full guarantee. Get your free quote today.
If your patio or driveway has gone green, black or just looks past its best, it’s usually down to the weather here in Derby. We get a lot of damp, the winters are mild, and plenty of homes have trees nearby that keep the paving in shade for most of the day. Moss, algae and lichen love those conditions, so they take hold and spread fast. It usually starts in one shaded corner, then creeps across the rest, holding water on the surface, getting into the joints and dulling the colour. On block paving it washes the sand out and leaves the blocks loose, on sandstone it shows up as stubborn black spots, and on tarmac it just goes flat and tired.
It isn’t only the green either. Driveways pick up oil and rust marks, weeds push up through the gaps, and the longer it is all left, the harder it is to shift. This is what we do every day. We clean patios and driveways right across Derby, lifting off the moss, weeds and stains and bringing the colour back.
Most homeowners do not realise how quickly a neglected patio or driveway starts to cause real problems. Here is what is actually happening:
– Moss and algae create a slippery film that becomes a genuine slip hazard when wet
– Weeds force their roots into the joints, widening gaps and lifting blocks over time
– Trapped moisture and organic growth speed up surface wear and frost damage
– Oil, rust and leaf stains set into porous paving the longer they are left
– Washed-out jointing sand leaves block paving loose and uneven
– Damp, mossy paving harbours pests and looks permanently neglected
– A green, stained drive noticeably lowers the kerb appeal and value of your home
A good clean does far more than just smarten up your paving. The biggest difference is safety. Moss and algae turn dangerously slippery once they are wet, and a patio or driveway in that state is an easy place to lose your footing, especially through a long, wet Derby winter. Lifting all of that growth and clearing out the joints also lets rainwater drain away properly instead of pooling on the surface, and once the paving has been treated it stays clean for far longer before the green starts to creep back.
There is the look of it too. A clean driveway is one of the first things anyone notices about a home, so a fresh, even finish makes the whole property feel looked after. If you are ever thinking of selling, it is one of the cheapest ways to make a strong first impression, and it leaves the paving ready and prepared if you later decide to have it re-sanded or sealed.
You will usually know it is time when the surface has turned green or black, the paving feels slippery underfoot, weeds are pushing up through the joints, or the colour has faded to a dull, grimy grey. Loose jointing sand, standing puddles after rain and dark patches on the shaded side are all clear signs the build-up has taken hold.
The longer it is left, the deeper stains and roots settle in — so an early clean is always quicker, cleaner and gives much better long-term results.
We use controlled, surface-safe methods chosen to suit your paving and the level of build-up.
We check the area, the surface type and any loose or damaged paving before we start.
We pull out the weeds, clear away the loose debris and pre-treat any heavier growth.
We work across the whole surface with a rotary cleaner, at a pressure that suits it.
Where needed, we re-sand the joints and treat the surface to slow the moss regrowth.
We rinse it all down, clear away the debris and leave the whole area clean and tid
What Derby & Derbyshire Homeowners Say About Our Services
Satisfied customers
No. We match the method to the surface, giving hard paving a rotary clean and delicate stone a softer wash, so nothing gets pitted or damaged.
Yes. Cleaning naturally lifts old jointing sand, so we can re-sand the joints as part of the job to keep the paving stable and finished.
Some regrowth is natural over time, but we treat the surface to slow it down significantly, and sealing the paving afterwards extends the clean look even further.
Yes, plenty of our Derby customers get both done in the same visit and save money that way. Just ask about a bundle price when you request your quote.
Yes, we provide free, no-obligation quotes for all patio and driveway cleaning across Derby and Derbyshire.
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