What is included in driveway cleaning
Photograph the drive from the pavement and the house so we can see its full width. Mark which part must stay available for vehicles, deliveries or access to the front door. If the drive changes from blocks to concrete or a tarmac-type surface, show the join. The appropriate approach depends on the material and its condition.
- Assess block paving, concrete or tarmac-type surfaces before agreeing the method.
- Clean the vehicle area and edge strips identified in the quotation.
- Plan water use around slopes, joints and the route to the entrance.
What is not included
- Resetting sunken blocks, reinstating a loose edge or filling a crack is separate work.
- Re-sanding, sealing or repairing joints must be agreed separately.
- A wash does not resolve a blocked drain or replace a failing surface.
A strip of paving by the house can be easy to miss in the first photograph. Draw a line around it on a copy of the image if it needs cleaning too. Include the entrance apron if it forms part of your property and explain where the public pavement starts.
A cleaning visit and a front-garden resurfacing project have different decisions attached to them. For a clean, identify the run-off route and any drain or channel that appears blocked. For a new or replacement drive, use the linked government guidance on permeable surfacing. If you have both in mind, explain which area is being retained and which you are considering changing.
