Allerton Driveway Cleaning, Patio Cleaning & Gutter Clearance

No, done properly it actually helps. Block paving stays put because the sand in the joints wedges each block tightly against the next. Over the years rain washes that sand out and it gets replaced by soil, moss and weeds, which do not hold the blocks in the same way. That is usually why a drive starts to rock or shift, especially on the long, busy drives you find off Mather Avenue and Booker Avenue.

Our driveway cleaning service lifts the dirt from the surface and flushes the old, contaminated material out of the joints. Once the drive has dried, our driveway re-sanding service brushes fresh kiln-dried sand deep into every gap, which locks the blocks back together and firms the whole drive up.

If any blocks have properly sunk or cracked, we will point them out, as that needs a paving installer. Every driveway or patio clean also comes with a free wheelie bin clean.

• Old joint material flushed out
• Fresh kiln-dried sand locks blocks in
• Honest advice on sunken areas

Moss between patio slabs is a classic sign of shade and damp, and Allerton gardens with mature trees get plenty of both. The moss roots into the old pointing or sand in the joints, so scraping the top off does not last long. To keep it away you have to deal with what it is growing in, not just what you can see.

Our patio cleaning service cleans the slabs and flushes the moss and roots out of the joints, then treats the surface to kill off any spores that are left. Where the joints are sand filled, we brush fresh kiln-dried sand back in once everything has dried, so there is less room for anything to take hold.

For longer-lasting protection, our sealing service can be applied to suitable patios. It binds the joint sand and helps the surface resist moss and staining. A gentle clean once a year then keeps most patios looking good.

• Moss and roots cleared from joints
• Treatment kills leftover spores
• Optional sealing for suitable patios

Yes. Lots of Allerton homes have a kitchen extension, garage or rear outrigger with a flat roof, and the gutters and outlets on those get blocked just as easily as the ones on the main roof. Leaves and moss collect on the flat roof itself, wash into the outlet and then sit there, which is when you start to see puddles that never drain.

Our gutter cleaning service uses a high-reach vacuum that we operate from the ground, so we can clear gutters on bungalows, extensions and two-storey houses without standing on delicate roof coverings. We take extra care around flat roof edges and check every downpipe at ground level to make sure water is running freely.

If the roofline is looking tired while we are there, our fascia and soffit cleaning can be added to the same visit. Clean white fascias next to freshly cleared gutters make a real difference to the front of the house.

• Vacuum clearing from the ground
• Extra care around flat roof edges
• Downpipes checked at ground level

Those green patches are algae, and they love damp, shaded brickwork. Garden walls under trees, the north side of the house and the brick around leaking gutters all suffer the most. A brush will not shift it properly because the algae roots into the tiny pores of the brick, so it just grows back in the same spot a few weeks later.

Our brickwork cleaning service applies a masonry-safe treatment that kills the algae at the root, then we rinse it away at a low pressure that protects the brick face and the mortar. That matters on Allerton’s older Victorian and Edwardian houses, where the brick and pointing can be softer than on a modern build.

Once the walls are clean, it is worth doing the windows and doors at the same time. Our UPVC cleaning service brings tired frames and sills back up, so the whole front of the house looks fresh. If there is a leaking gutter causing the problem, we will tell you so it can be fixed.

• Algae killed at the root
• Low pressure protects older brick
• Frames and sills cleaned too

Large roofs on Allerton’s older houses, many of them slate or clay tile, need a careful hand. We never use a pressure washer on roof tiles or slates, because high pressure can crack them, strip the surface and drive water up under the laps. That is how a cleaning job turns into a leak, and it is the last thing you want on a period property.

Our roof moss removal service takes the moss off by hand with scrapers and brushes, working methodically across the roof. We then apply a biocide treatment that kills the spores left behind, so the moss is much slower to return. Clearing the roof also means far less moss washing down into your gutters every time it rains.

Before we start, we take a good look at the roof and tell you honestly if we spot slipped slates, cracked tiles or flashing problems that need a roofer. We would rather flag something early than clean over a problem.

• Moss removed by hand, no jet washing
• Biocide slows the moss coming back
• Honest advice on roof condition

We can, and doing both together usually makes the most sense. Allerton gardens tend to be generous in size, and once a busy year has gone by it is easy for the borders to creep across paths and the decking to turn green under the trees. Slippery boards are a real worry for anyone with young children or older relatives visiting.

Our decking cleaning service uses a soft wash to break down algae and grime, then rinses at a pressure that suits timber or composite, so the boards are not splintered or marked. Alongside that, our garden restoration service clears brambles, weeds and overgrowth so you can actually use the space again.

We normally clear the garden first and clean the hard surfaces after, so all the mess from the clearance gets washed away at the end. Once timber decking has dried, it can be oiled or stained for extra protection through the next winter.

• Soft wash for timber and composite
• Overgrowth and brambles cleared
• Clearance first, cleaning last

Yes, and it is one of our favourite jobs. Plenty of Allerton’s period homes still have original York stone paths, steps and patios, and they look fantastic once the years of grime and lichen are lifted. York stone is a natural sandstone, though, and it can be scarred or lose its surface if it is hit with too much pressure.

We clean natural stone with lower pressure and a wider spray, and we rely more on soft-wash treatments to break down the algae and lichen. We always test a small, out of the way area first so you can see the result before we do the rest. Our guide to York stone driveways and patios explains more about how this stone ages and how to care for it.

We do a lot of this careful work in older properties nearby too, including the big houses around Calderstones. If your home is listed or in a conservation area, just let us know when you book.

• Lower pressure for natural stone
• Test patch before the full clean
• Soft wash for lichen and algae

It often is. Allerton’s tree-lined roads mean drives, paths and patios get covered in wet leaves through autumn, and that leaf mulch is exactly what turns surfaces green and slippery over winter. Cleaning before or during the colder months makes the paths you use every day safer, at the time of year when they are most likely to cause a slip.

We work all year round, seven days a week, and we simply plan around the worst of the weather. Very hard frosts or heavy rain can mean moving a job by a day or two, but in most winter weather we can carry on as normal. Our article on whether winter is a good time for exterior cleaning covers the pros and cons in more detail.

Winter is also the ideal time to have gutters cleared once the leaves are down, so they can cope with the heavy rain. Booking a driveway, patio and gutter clean together saves you arranging separate visits.

• Cuts slip risk from wet leaves
• We work all year round
• Gutters best cleared once leaves drop

For most outside jobs you do not need to be home. As long as we can reach the area being cleaned and use an outside tap, we can get on with the work while you are out. If you have a side gate or a back garden to reach, just leave it unlocked or tell us where to find the key, and let us know about any pets.

It helps if cars are moved off the drive before we arrive. On the larger Allerton drives that is usually easy, but if parking on your road is tight, a space outside for our van makes things quicker. We carry long hoses, so we can reach most areas even if we have to park a little further away.

We cover the whole of L18 and the neighbourhoods right around it, including Woolton and Childwall, so we are often working nearby. We are open seven days a week, from 7am to 7pm.

• No need to be home for outside work
• Outside tap and gate access needed
• Cars moved off the drive beforehand

The quickest way is to WhatsApp us a few photos on 07469 539 068. A wide picture of the whole drive, patio or roof, plus a couple of close-ups of moss, weeds or stains, gives us everything we need. Sending photos gets you 10% off your quote, because it saves us a trip out to measure up, and it saves you waiting in.

Driveways and patios start from £100. The final price depends on the size, the surface and how much work it needs, and larger Allerton drives and gardens are priced fairly on what they actually take. We agree a clear price with you before we start, with no extras added on the day.

If you would prefer to talk it through, call us on 0151 272 3404 or leave your details on our contact page and we will get back to you. We are a family-run business, fully insured, and we have been cleaning homes across Liverpool since 2018.

• WhatsApp photos for 10% off
• Driveways from £100, patios from £90
• Clear price agreed before we start