Do you re-sand the joints?

Kiln-dried jointing sand brushed into the joints once the surface is dry. It's what stops the weeds coming straight back.

A single visit gets a heavily-soiled drive back to as-new. After that, a top-up wash every 18–24 months keeps it that way.

Do you deal with oil stains?

Hot-wash with degreaser pulls out most fresh oil. Older stains we treat with a poultice — we'll be honest about what's likely to come out fully.

What about pattern-imprinted concrete?

Yes — softer pressure, re-seal afterwards. Pattern-imprinted concrete actually relies on its sealer to look right, so re-coating is part of the job.

Should I get the patio sealed?

Optional. A breathable sealer locks in the colour, slows re-soiling and makes future cleans much faster. It's worth it on Indian sandstone and pattern-imprinted concrete.

Patios & Driveways · Crownhill, PL6

Honest patios & driveways for Crownhill homes

We get more calls about patios & driveways in Crownhill than almost anywhere else we cover. Junction of the A386 and the A38 on Plymouth's northern shoulder, which shapes how exterior cleaning here actually plays out.

Local context that changes the job

Estate homes share elevations with neighbours, so an uneven clean stands out from the moment you turn into the close. Crews are based 3 miles away in PL3, so callouts to Crownhill are short.

Our coverage from PL3

Our 20-mile coverage from PL3 - Crownhill is highlighted, with the closest neighbouring areas we cover.

Local context: Crownhill, PL6

Junction of the A386 and the A38 on Plymouth's northern shoulder.

County: Devon
Local authority: Plymouth City Council
Postcode district: PL6
Area type: modern estate
Common roofs: concrete tile
Common walls: render, pebbledash and brick
Nearest routes: A386, A38
Distance from PL3: 3 miles

What Crownhill owners ring us about

Block paving turning green every winter on shaded modern estate layouts
Indian sandstone losing colour under a thin algae film at Crownhill's exposed
Sunken joint sand making blocks rock under the car on driveways near A386
Weeds firing up through joints by April on modern estate properties
Slippery flagstones around the rear of the house on modern estate layouts

The method that suits Crownhill

1Rotary head on block paving, fan tip on natural stone common to modern estate layouts
2Kiln-dried sand brushed in twice on driveways with a heavy camber on modern estate sites
3Lawn edge masked before any biocide on modern estate properties with mature borders
4Joints re-sanded across two passes on heavy-camber drives in Crownhill
5Tyre-rub zones double-passed on driveways serving 1960s–70s semis and newer infill

Comparable patios & driveways we've done lately

Tegula block-paved drive + side path

Stripe-free even finish, joints brushed, lawn untouched.

Pattern-imprinted concrete driveway

Cleaned, dried, re-sealed in the same booking — pattern detail brought back hard.

Sloping block-paved drive

Salt and moss combined: hot-wash, biocide and re-sand done over a single day.

Honest answers to common questions

Neighbouring areas on the patios & driveways round

Patios & Driveways in Derriford

PL6 · approx 0.8 miles from Crownhill

Patios & Driveways in Peverell

PL3 · approx 1.4 miles from Crownhill

Patios & Driveways in Roborough

PL6 · approx 2.0 miles from Crownhill

Catch it before next winter - Crownhill

Booking patios & driveways now means it's in before the wet weather settles in. Crownhill winters punish {character} properties hardest.

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Worth checking before any quote (Crownhill)

Insurance, method match for your surface, and whether the price is in writing. Crownhill customers who tick those three almost never get burnt.