Block Paved Driveway Cleaning in Beaconsfield
A herringbone block driveway in Beaconsfield, greened over and seeding weed from every joint, cleaned back to the block colour with the joints re-sanded.
Professional
Driveway Cleaning& Restoration
A wide range of factors influence the right treatment plan for your driveway — the surface type, its condition, drainage, jointing and the result you would like to achieve. Serving Buckinghamshire, Berkshire & Oxfordshire.
- Chiltern Polymeric Sand
- Chiltern EverGuard™
- 7 surface types
Why it matters
The Chiltern Surface Co approach to driveway restoration
Surface-Specific Restoration
Every driveway is different. We assess the surface at the site visit, then set the cleaning method, the pressure and the treatment to suit it.
Complete Restoration Process
Weeds, algae and staining are removed, the joints are cleared and refilled, and block paving is compacted before it is re-sanded.
Chiltern EverGuard™ Included
Every driveway is finished with Chiltern EverGuard™. Protection typically lasts between 12 and 24 months, depending on the property's location, surrounding environment, surface type and ongoing maintenance.
Chiltern Polymeric Sand
Every joint in a block paved driveway is refilled with Chiltern Polymeric Sand after the driveway has been cleaned and compacted.
Surface-Specific Treatments
Every Surface Takes a Different Approach
Block paving, resin, natural stone, porcelain, tarmac and concrete all take different pressures and different methods. We identify what you have at the site visit and set the approach to suit it.
Driveways are one of the areas where we achieve some of our most striking transformations, and we aim to go beyond what is normally expected from a standard driveway clean.
For block-paved driveways, we use Chiltern Polymeric Sand rather than conventional kiln-dried sand. This specialist jointing material helps stabilise the paving while providing greater protection against weed growth, erosion, joint washout and damage caused by freeze-thaw cycles. Every restoration is finished with Chiltern EverGuard™.
Our approach is the same on every surface: use the lowest possible pressure and the least amount of chemical necessary to achieve the right result. This may sometimes require additional applications or a more considered process, but we believe that is always preferable to taking the quickest or most aggressive approach. Our priority is to achieve the best possible result while protecting the surface and surrounding environment.
What we clean & restore
Block Paving
Resin Bound
Natural Stone
PorcelainBlock Paving
Block Paving Driveways
The jointing sand between the blocks washes out over time, and cleaning takes what is left of it out along with the dirt. Refilling the joints is part of the job rather than an extra.
We deep clean the surface to remove dirt, algae, moss and the existing jointing material, let it dry, then compact the driveway with a professional vibrating plate compactor.
Every joint is then refilled with Chiltern Polymeric Sand, which is what we use as standard on every block paving restoration.
Resin Bound
Resin-Bound Driveways
Resin-bound driveways are cleaned at low pressure, using methods chosen for resin-bound systems. Dirt, algae, moss and staining are removed from the surface.
We look at the condition of yours at the site visit and tell you what we would do with it. Every resin driveway we restore is finished with Chiltern EverGuard™.
Natural Stone
Natural Stone Driveways
No two natural stone driveways are the same. Sandstone, limestone, granite and slate are each assessed at the site visit before we choose the method and the pressure.
We remove algae, moss, lichen and staining, and we’ll tell you at the site visit what we expect to lift and what is likely to stay.
Porcelain
Porcelain Driveways
Algae, dirt and atmospheric grime build up on porcelain over time, leaving it looking dull and slippery underfoot.
It cleans up readily, and the work is in the finish — an even result across the slabs and clean, consistent joints. Porcelain is finished with Chiltern EverGuard™ like every other driveway we restore.
More surfaces we restore
Tarmac, Concrete & More
Tarmac
Moss, algae and organic growth are the usual reasons we are called out to a tarmac driveway. Controlled cleaning removes the growth, with the pressure kept to what the surface needs.
Pattern Imprinted Concrete
Organic growth and staining are removed, with care taken over the decorative colour and finish. Where the sealer has begun to fade, dull or wear away, we offer a resealing service.
Concrete Driveways
Concrete is cleaned and treated for deeper staining where it needs it. We'll tell you at the site visit what we expect to lift and what is likely to stay.
Gravel Driveways
Gravel driveways are treated for weeds, moss and organic debris, and the surface is left tidy.
The issues
Common Driveway Problems We Solve
These are the things we are usually called out to. We look at what is actually happening to your driveway at the site visit, and tell you what we can do about it.
- Moss, algae and slippery surfaces
- Oil staining and surface discolouration
- Weed growth and organic build-up in the joints
- Faded and weathered paving
- Washed-out and deteriorated jointing sand
Included with every restoration
Every Driveway Gets Chiltern EverGuard™
Chiltern EverGuard™ is our own treatment, applied after every driveway restoration. Protection typically lasts between 12 and 24 months, depending on the property’s location, surrounding environment, surface type and ongoing maintenance.
Find out more about Chiltern EverGuard™ →Our driveway cleaning service
How we do it, step by step
- 01
Site Visit & Assessment
We identify the surface type and its condition, then set the pressure, the cleaning method and the treatment to suit your driveway.
- 02
Deep Surface Clean
Controlled cleaning removes years of grime, algae and staining evenly across the whole driveway, including the existing jointing material from block paving.
- 03
Joint Treatment & Compaction
Weeds and organic growth are removed and the joints prepared. Block paving is then compacted with a vibrating plate compactor.
- 04
Re-Sanded with Chiltern Polymeric Sand
Every joint in a block paved driveway is refilled with Chiltern Polymeric Sand.
- 05
Chiltern EverGuard™ Treatment
Every driveway is finished with Chiltern EverGuard™. Protection typically lasts between 12 and 24 months, depending on the property's location, surrounding environment, surface type and ongoing maintenance.
Gerrards Cross Block Paved Driveway Restoration
This block paved driveway had significant moss growth within the joints, along with years of dirt and organic build-up that had dulled the natural colour of the paving. We began by assessing the condition of the driveway and planning the most effective restoration process.
Areas We Cover
Proudly Covering Three Counties
Based in the Chilterns, we provide expert cleaning and restoration services across Buckinghamshire, Berkshire and Oxfordshire.
Oxfordshire
Providing professional cleaning and restoration services throughout Oxfordshire and the surrounding communities.
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Buckinghamshire
From the market towns to surrounding villages, we help keep homes and businesses across Buckinghamshire looking their best.
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Berkshire
Covering towns and villages across Berkshire, delivering specialist surface cleaning and restoration with outstanding results.
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What Clients Say
Trusted by homeowners across Buckinghamshire, Berkshire, and Oxfordshire.
Thank you to every client who has trusted us with their home. Your reviews mean a great deal to us. We’re proud to be fully insured, certified professionals — delivering proven results with a customer-focused approach on every single project.
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Questions
Driveway Cleaning FAQs
Why does block paving need re-sanding after cleaning?
Cleaning takes the old jointing sand out along with the dirt. We compact the driveway with a vibrating plate compactor and refill every joint with Chiltern Polymeric Sand.
What sand do you use in the joints?
Chiltern Polymeric Sand, as standard on every block paving restoration. It goes into every joint once the driveway has been cleaned and compacted.
How do you clean a resin driveway?
At low pressure, using methods chosen for resin-bound systems, and finished with Chiltern EverGuard™. We'll look at the condition of yours at the site visit and tell you what we would do with it.
Can you remove oil stains from a driveway?
We can significantly reduce most oil staining with specialist treatment. Very old, deeply soaked-in stains may not lift completely — we'll be honest about what's achievable at the site visit.
Can you reseal a pattern imprinted concrete driveway?
Yes. Where the existing sealer has begun to fade, dull or wear away, we offer a resealing service.
What is Chiltern EverGuard™?
Chiltern EverGuard™ is our own treatment, applied after every driveway restoration. Protection typically lasts between 12 and 24 months, depending on the property's location, surrounding environment, surface type and ongoing maintenance.
How long does driveway cleaning last?
That depends on the property — its location, surrounding environment, surface type and ongoing maintenance. Chiltern EverGuard™ protection typically lasts between 12 and 24 months. We'll give you our view of your driveway at the site visit.
Advice
Expert exterior cleaning advice
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