Softwashing
Low-pressure softwashing that removes biofilm, mould and discolouration from render and painted walls
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Patios & driveways — Longford, Westmeath, Roscommon, Leitrim, Cavan, Sligo, Mayo, Galway, Offaly, Kildare, Meath, Dublin, Monaghan, Louth, Wicklow & Laois
Paving back to
Paving back to
the colour it was.
Patios, driveways, paths and steps cleaned at pressure matched to the material — dirt, algae, oil and weeds out, colour back, joints re-sanded before we leave.
Before — pressure washing
full frame, overcast light
full frame, overcast light
After — identical camera position
same overcast light
same overcast light
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Before
After
01 — What's included
What the job
What the job
actually covers
Patio, driveway or both — quoted as a fixed price before booking. No hidden extras, no day-rate creep.
- Pressure and nozzle matched to the paving type, tested before the main clean
- Weeds and moss cleared from joints, oil and tyre marks pre-treated
- Full surface cleaned in even overlapping passes — no bands, no missed edges
- Joints re-sanded where kiln-dried sand has washed out
- Debris collected, gullies checked and the area rinsed down
- Written fixed price, valid for 30 days
Why it's done this way
Hard paving is the one place where pressure genuinely is the right tool — the surface is dense, the soiling is ingrained, and the result is immediate. The judgement is in the pressure and the pattern. Too much pressure lifts jointing sand, pits soft sandstone and blows out the face of concrete slabs; uneven passes leave visible bands, which looks worse than not cleaning at all. Driveways soil unevenly too — oil in the parking bays, moss along the shaded edges, grime through the middle — so they get pre-treated before the main clean. Where a surface is too soft for pressure, we say so and softwash it instead.
02 — Process
Four stages,
Four stages,
every visit
A
Test
A small area is tested first to set pressure and nozzle for the material.
B
Prepare
Weeds and moss cleared from joints and edges, oil and tyre marks pre-treated.
C
Clean
Even overlapping passes across the whole surface, including steps, kerbs and thresholds.
D
Re-joint
Sand replaced where jointing has washed out, debris collected, drainage checked.
03 — Surfaces
What we treat
Not sure what you're looking at? Send a photograph with your enquiry and we'll tell you whether it wants pressure or a softwash.
Patios & paths
Concrete slabs
Granite
Limestone
Porcelain
Brick paviours
Steps & paths
Driveways
Tarmac
Concrete
Block paving
Cobblelock
Gravel edging
Aprons & kerbs
Softwash instead
Timber decking
Painted concrete
Soft sandstone
Composite boards
Pressure washing in progress
applicator, full PPE
three-quarter view
applicator, full PPE
three-quarter view
04 — Results
Same camera. Same light.
Same camera. Same light.
No filters.
Every before/after we publish is shot from an identical position in the same overcast conditions.
Before / after
Oil staining — concrete driveway
Oil staining — concrete driveway
Before / after
Algae — concrete slab patio
Algae — concrete slab patio
Before / after
Moss — cobblelock, shaded edge
Moss — cobblelock, shaded edge
05 — FAQ
Questions we get
Questions we get
on this job
Will pressure washing damage my paving?
Not when the pressure is matched to the material. Soft sandstone, painted concrete and timber need lower pressure or softwashing — we assess and test before we start.
Can you remove oil stains completely?
Most oil lifts substantially with pre-treatment. Deep, long-standing stains in porous concrete may remain faintly visible — we say so before quoting rather than after.
Do you re-sand the joints?
Yes. Where kiln-dried sand has washed out of block paving or slab joints we re-sand as part of the job so the surface stays locked together.
Can patio and driveway be done in one visit?
Yes, and it is the cheaper way to do it — one set-up, one visit, and two or more services take 5% off the total.
How long does it take to dry?
Usually a few hours in dry weather. Avoid parking on freshly re-sanded block paving until the following day.
06 — Other services
Book two or more
Book two or more
and take 5% off
Roof cleaning
Softwashing treatments that safely eliminate moss, algae and lichen from roof tiles and slate
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Blockages cleared to restore drainage and prevent water damage to the fascia, walls and foundations below
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UPVC brought back to white
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Glass, frames, sills and doors cleaned and dried
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No obligation
Tell us what
Tell us what
you're looking at.
Send a photograph and a rough measurement. We'll come back with a fixed price. Booking more than one service? Take 5% off the total.