What is included in patio cleaning
Start at the back door. Show whether the seating area is on one level, has a step down to the lawn or joins a side passage. A close view of the slabs helps distinguish porcelain, stone or another surface if you know what was laid. Existing pointing and coatings matter as much as the appearance of the deposits.
- Assess slabs, porcelain and natural stone before selecting a method.
- Clean the agreed patio surfaces and discuss the areas beside doors and planting.
- Identify furniture, containers and fragile features before defining the working space.
What is not included
- Repointing, resetting rocking slabs and replacing paving are separate.
- Sealing and coating are outside a routine clean unless quoted separately.
- A clean cannot establish that the base beneath the patio is sound.
Make a note of the parts of the patio you actually use. If there is a narrow route to the bins or a second paved seating spot beyond the main area, say whether either belongs in this enquiry. Indicate which containers or furnishings can safely be moved.
If the patio has an old sealant or a decorative finish, check whether you still have its product information or the installer’s notes. Mention any different finish on the steps, even if they are the same colour as the patio. Where furniture cannot be moved, identify the limits around it that you would be happy to leave for a separate visit.
