Patio Cleaning in Larkfield

Patio cleaning in Larkfield for slabs, natural stone, porcelain and block paved seating areas. We lift the algae that makes a patio slippery and green, clear the joints and rinse everything down. Free quotes.

Why patios go green and slippery

Algae needs damp and shade, and a patio gives it both. North facing areas and anywhere under a tree or fence line go first. The green film holds water, which is what makes the surface slide underfoot. Cleaning removes the film and the slip goes with it.

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Cleaning without stripping the pointing

Patio joints are the weak point. Old mortar pointing crumbles under a hard jet, and once it goes, water gets under the slabs. We keep the lance moving and pull back around the joints. If pointing has already failed, we will tell you rather than wash it out.

Different stone, different approach

Indian sandstone, limestone, porcelain and concrete slabs all take a different pressure. Porcelain cleans easily, sandstone is softer than it looks, and limestone marks if you push it. We test a corner first, out of the way, before doing the whole patio.

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About us

J&R Jet Washing has been working on homes and business premises around Larkfield for 17 years. We started out jet washing drives and patios, then added garden and landscaping work as customers kept asking for it. Today we cover pressure washing, garden maintenance and landscaping across Aylesford, West Malling, Snodland, Medway and the villages between them.

  • 17 years cleaning Kent driveways and patios

  • Free quotes with no obligation

  • Same day response on enquiries

  • Open from 8am until late most evenings

  • All green waste taken away with us

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to have a patio cleaned in Larkfield?

Spring is the popular choice, as it clears off winter algae before the garden gets used. Autumn works just as well and leaves the surface safer through the wet months. We clean patios all year, and mild dry days in winter are fine for the job.

How long does a clean patio stay clean?

Two to three years in an open sunny spot, closer to one year in heavy shade. Airflow makes the difference, so a patio boxed in by fencing or overhanging trees greens up faster. Cutting back what shades it slows the regrowth down.

Do you clean the pointing between slabs?

Yes, the joints get cleaned along with the surface, as that is where moss sits. Sound pointing takes it fine. If the mortar is already loose or crumbling we stop and let you know, because washing it out only creates a repointing job.