Paving cleaning and weed removal in Norwich
Norwich Garden Maintenance cleans patios, paths and driveways and removes weeds from paving joints and borders in Norwich and the villages around it.
What paving cleaning and weed removal in Norwich means
Paving goes green for ordinary reasons. Damp, shade and time let algae, moss and lichen settle on the surface, and dust and windblown seed collect in the joints between slabs, where weeds take root. After a wet winter a patio that looked fine in autumn can be slippery, stained and half taken over, and weeds in the joints grow faster than most people expect.
Paving cleaning and weed removal brings patios, paths and driveways back to a usable state. Slabs are cleaned to shift the green film and dirt, and weeds are lifted from the joints and from the beds and borders alongside, so the space looks cared for again. It is for gardens that have gone green or grown over and need bringing back, and it is just as useful as a regular job as a one off.
Norwich Garden Maintenance is run by Alex as a one person business and covers Norwich and the villages around it. Every job is priced after the paving has been seen, so you know the figure before any work starts.
What's included
The work on this page is what the job covers. Tell me in your message if there is something you want left alone or added.
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Patios cleaned
Patio slabs are cleaned to shift the green film, moss and dirt that builds up, so the surface looks fresh and is easier to use.
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Paths cleaned
Garden paths are cleaned in the same way, so they are safer to walk on and no longer overgrown at the edges.
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Driveways cleaned
Driveways are part of the work too, for surfaces that have gone green or are covered in debris.
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Weeds lifted from the joints
Weeds are lifted from the joints between slabs, so the paving looks like paving again and not a weed bed.
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Weeds cleared from beds and borders
Weeds are cleared from the beds and borders beside the paving, so the cleaned area is not surrounded by overgrowth.
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Rubbish and cuttings cleared
Rubbish, debris and cuttings are cleared as the job goes on, so the garden is left tidy rather than with piles to sort out.
What to plan before you book
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Know what your paving is made of
Sandstone, limestone, porcelain, concrete slabs and block paving all need different treatment, and some soft natural stone marks easily. Send a photo and say what it is if you know, so the job can be planned for the surface you have.
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Move what can be moved
Pots, furniture and barbecues are easier to clean around, or move, before the work starts. Tell me if there are fragile plants near the edges.
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Sort out water and access
Cleaning paving needs a water supply. Tell me whether there is an outside tap and how I would reach the area, particularly for a driveway at the front of the house.
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Check for loose or damaged slabs
Cleaning shows up the true state of paving. Slabs that rock, joints that have washed out or areas that hold water are worth noting beforehand so they can be talked through.
Good to know
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Method matters for the surface
Very high pressure can strip jointing material and etch softer stone, and a poorly judged clean can leave streaks. It is reasonable to ask how a surface will be cleaned before work starts.
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Green film comes back in damp, shady spots
Cleaning removes what is there. It does not stop algae and moss settling again where a patio is damp or in shade, so a clean is a reset, not a lifetime treatment.
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Weeds lifted with their roots return more slowly
Weeds pulled only at the top regrow fast. Seed that blows into open joints can still sprout, and keeping the joints filled and the surface swept helps.
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Wet paving is slippery until it dries
Freshly cleaned slabs can be slippery while wet. Keep children and pets off the surface until it is dry.
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Dry weather suits the work best
Paving dries faster and the results are easier to judge in a dry spell, so a rainy week can move the job.
How it works
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Send a message with photos
Use the form to say what needs cleaning and send a photo or two of the patio, path or driveway.
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I look at it and price the job
Every job is priced after I have seen the paving, so you know the figure before any work starts.
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The paving is cleaned and the weeds lifted
I clean the surfaces and lift weeds from the joints and nearby beds, clearing rubbish and cuttings as I go.
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You are left with paving you can use
The space is ready for furniture, pots and people again. If you want the garden kept in shape, we can talk about regular visits.
Questions customers ask
- What does paving cleaning cost?
- Every job is priced after I have seen the paving, so you know the figure before any work starts. The size of the area and what is on it both affect the price.
- Can you clean a driveway as well as a patio?
- Yes. Patios, paths and driveways are all part of the work. Say which areas you want cleaned in your message.
- Will the weeds come back?
- Some will. Weeds lifted from the joints return more slowly than ones cut at the top, but seed can blow in and sprout again, and damp, shady paving turns green again over time.
- Do I need to provide water?
- Tell me in your message whether there is an outside tap and where it is, since cleaning paving needs a water supply.
- What should I do about loose or sunken slabs?
- Mention them in your message and add a photo. Cleaning shows up damage that was hidden under the green film, and it is better to talk it through before the work.
- Do I need to move my garden furniture?
- It helps if pots and furniture are moved off the paving beforehand, or tell me if that is difficult and we can talk about it.
Got a question I have not covered?
Ask meOther garden services
Most gardens need more than one of these over a year. Here is what else is on offer.
One off garden tidy up
A single visit to clear and reset a neglected garden, from cutting back overgrown borders to clearing weeds and leaving the lawn edged and the paving clean.
Garden clearance
Heavily overgrown, neglected or cluttered gardens cleared back to open ground, with the beds, lawn and paving uncovered so the garden can be used and kept up again.
Ongoing garden maintenance
Regular visits through the season to keep the lawn cut, the beds weeded and the paving clear, so the garden stays in shape without you having to think about it.
Grass cutting and seeding
Lawns cut to a clean finish, with bare patches reseeded where the grass has thinned, suited to homeowners across Norwich and the villages around it who want a lawn they can use.
Tell me what the garden needs
Send a line through the form with the size of the garden and what you would like done. Photos help. I read each enquiry and reply to say what the visit involves and when it could fit in.