Irvine, AyrshireMon–Sat · 8:00 AM – 6:30 PM · Sun · 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM info@rootsandlawns.co.uk01294 286739 AboutServices Service Areas Our WorkReviewsContact01294 286739Request Estimate - Home - Services - Patio Cleaning Patio Cleaning in Ayrshire # Patios Restored Like-NewWithout Damaging theStone or the Jointing Sandstone, limestone, porcelain or concrete — cleaned at the right pressure with hot water, then re-jointed and optionally sealed. Most patios done in a single visit. Request Free Quote Call 01294 286739 Stone-safe pressure · Joints re-pointed as standard · Sealing optional for 3-4 year protection - Same day Most patios done in one visit - Stone-safe Right pressure for sandstone, porcelain, slate - Re-pointed Failing joints made good - Fixed Price per m² in writing The Service ## Patios Need Cleaning Properly, Not Aggressively Patio stone is softer and more porous than block paving. Sandstone in particular is famous for biofilm — that black tide line that creeps in from the joints. The instinct is to crank up the pressure, but high pressure on stone causes 'banding' — visible stripes where the surface has been etched. Our patio cleaning service uses hot water (80°C), biocide pre-treatment and a rotary surface cleaner at controlled pressure. The heat does the work, so the pressure stays gentle and the stone stays unharmed. Failing joints are repointed, and we offer impregnating sealers that stop the staining coming back for 3-4 years. It's right for any homeowner who's looked at the patio in May and thought 'we used to use that'. Most jobs are done in a single visit, and the difference is dramatic. Why It Matters ## What Goes Wrong With DIY Patio Cleaning Patio cleaning is the most-damaged surface category we see. Here's why. ### Stone is permanently etched High-pressure DIY washers leave visible banding on sandstone and limestone. Once it's etched, it's etched — no amount of further cleaning brings the surface back. ### Joints blown out Pressure straight into mortar joints destroys them. Cracked, missing or 'lacy' mortar means water gets under the slabs and the patio starts to fail. ### Mossy joints return in months Without proper repointing and either polymeric jointing or sealing, the moss is back in a single season — usually worse than before, because pressure has opened up the joints. ### Stained 'salt blooms' from acid cleaning Brick acid on a sandstone patio is a common mistake — it permanently bleaches the stone and triggers efflorescence that won't go away. Our Process ## How We Deliver Patio Cleaning in Ayrshire - 01 ### Site Visit or Photo Quote Fixed price by m² after a photo or short visit — we identify the stone type so we know exactly what pressure to use. - 02 ### Biocide Treatment Algae and biofilm killed with a stone-safe biocide. 10-15 minute dwell time before any wash. - 03 ### Hot-Water Rotary Clean 80°C water at controlled pressure with a surface cleaner attachment — no banding, no stripes, no edge damage. - 04 ### Repoint Failing Joints Failing mortar removed and joints repointed with patio jointing compound (kiln-dried sand and resin). - 05 ### Optional Seal & Walk-Through Impregnating sealer applied if booked, surface dried, full walk-through and sign-off before we invoice. Why Choose Us ## The Difference, In Plain English ### Stone-safe method Heat and biocide do the work, not pressure. Stone surface protected. ### Joints repointed Failing mortar made good as standard, not as a separate visit. ### 3-4 year sealer option Optional impregnating sealer stops staining and biofilm coming back. ### Same-day completion Most domestic patios done in 2-4 hours. ### No plant or lawn damage Edges protected, biocide stone-specific (not weed-killer). ### Fixed per-m² pricing Quoted in writing, no hourly creep. In Detail ## Patio Cleaning — Stone Types & Methods Every stone has its own personality. Here's how we treat each — and the sealers and jointings that go with them. ### Indian sandstone & limestone Hot water at 100-130 bar with a surface cleaner — never lance work. Biocide pre-treatment (stone-safe — not patio cleaner that contains acid). Optional impregnating sealer (Lithofin MN Stain-Stop) gives 3-4 years of protection from re-staining. ### Porcelain slabs Pressure isn't the issue with porcelain — the slab itself is virtually maintenance-free. The vulnerable area is the jointing between slabs. We clean the surface gently and inspect/repoint joints with the appropriate jointing compound. ### Concrete slabs (textured, riven, plain) Robust under hot-water rotary. The main issue with concrete is fading colour — once cleaned, an optional coloured sealer can restore the original tone. ### Slate & Caithness stone Soft, low pressure, hot water, neutral pH cleaner. Slate scratches easily, so the surface cleaner is held off the surface, never dragged. Slate-safe sealer available. ### Repointing failed joints Old mortar removed to 20mm depth, joints washed clean, then repointed with either traditional sand-and-cement mortar (3:1 sharp sand to cement) or polymeric jointing compound for flexibility. Polymeric is better for joints over 5mm wide; mortar is better for tight joints. ### Sealing options Impregnating (penetrating) sealer keeps the natural look but blocks staining — recommended for sandstone and limestone. Wet-look sealer deepens colour and adds gloss — for concrete and where the customer wants a 'just-laid' look. Both 3-4 year life. ### Patio furniture & plant pots Moved before we start, cleaned underneath, plant pots wiped down on the base before going back. We also clean external dining furniture for an extra £20-£40 if asked at the same visit. ### Residential vs commercial Pub gardens, holiday-let patios and hotel courtyards on rolling maintenance programmes. Out-of-hours work available so we don't disrupt customers. Where We Work ## Patio Cleaning Across Ayrshire Same trusted local team in every town we cover. - Irvine - Kilwinning - Saltcoats - Stevenston - Ardrossan - Largs - Dalry - West Kilbride - Beith - Kilbirnie - Dreghorn - Fairlie - Kilmarnock - Stewarton - Dundonald - Troon - Ayr - Prestwick - View all areas Frequently Asked ## Honest Answers, Up Front How much does patio cleaning cost in Ayrshire?Typically £4-£6 per m² fully cleaned. A standard 25m² patio is £100-£160. Repointing failed joints is included as standard. Sealing is an optional extra at £5-£8/m². Will it damage my sandstone or limestone? How long will the patio stay clean? Do you repoint failing joints? Can you remove black spots / lichen? Will my plants be okay? Do you clean porcelain patios too? What sealer do you recommend? Related Services ## Often Booked Alongside Patio Cleaning Pressure & Surface Cleaning ### Pressure Washing See the service Pressure & Surface Cleaning ### Driveway Cleaning See the service Pressure & Surface Cleaning ### Decking Cleaning See the service Looking for something else? View all services or back to home. ## Book a Patio Clean This Week Photo quote in under an hour, most patios done in a single visit, joints repointed as standard. Optional 3-year sealer for lasting protection. 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