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Honest answers on patio, driveway & render cleaning.
Straight-talking guides and FAQs from a specialist exterior cleaner in Thame — no fluff, no upsell, just what we'd tell a neighbour.
Honest advice
Should you replace or restore your patio, driveway or render?
Restoration is usually a fraction of the cost of replacement — here's how Andrew decides which surfaces can be brought back and which genuinely need replacing.
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Behind the scenes
Why I always ask for photos before I quote
Andrew on why a couple of WhatsApp photos usually gets you a faster, more accurate fixed quote — and when a site visit still makes sense.
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FAQ · Hosepipe ban
Can you still clean my patio or driveway during a hosepipe ban?
Yes — professional exterior cleaning is exempt from the current hosepipe restrictions in Oxfordshire & Bucks. Here's what it means for your booking.
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How much does driveway cleaning cost? (2026 UK guide)
Honest 2026 price guide from a specialist driveway cleaner in Oxfordshire & Bucks. Typical £285–£685, with real examples and what changes the price.
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How much does patio cleaning cost? (2026 UK guide)
Honest 2026 price guide from a specialist patio cleaner in Oxfordshire & Bucks. Typical £225–£545, with real examples and what changes the price.
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How to remove black spot lichen from a patio
Pressure alone won't shift black spot — it needs a biocide dwell treatment and a few weeks to fade. What actually works, and how long it takes.
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Soft washing vs pressure washing for render: which is safe?
Soft washing is always the safe choice for K-Rend, silicone and monocouche render — here's why high pressure damages it instead.
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How much does driveway cleaning cost in Buckinghamshire?
Real 2026 prices for Buckinghamshire driveways — from £285 small, £325–£685 for most homes, tarmac restorer from £185.
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Block paving driveway cleaning in Aylesbury
Full block paving cleans and separate kiln-dried sand re-sanding for Aylesbury driveways, served regularly from Thame.
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Patio cleaning in Princes Risborough
The right approach for sandstone, limestone and porcelain patios in Princes Risborough and the surrounding villages.
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