Block Paving Refurbishment

Wind and rain and the passing of time causes severe harm to block paving and weeds grow through the smallest gaps, causing your once proud paving to look shabby and in need of attention. At Great Outdoors & In not only do we clean your block paving whether in a domestic or commercial setting, we also offer a complete refurbishment service. Whatever the size of the installation - from small household driveway to an industrial car park - the process is the same:-

• The area is swept over to remove any lose debris
• Any stains are treated with the application of suitable chemicals
• The block paving is meticulously pressure washed using a rotary washer connected to an Industrial pressure washer (3000psi/200bar)

Pressure washing removes a small amount of jointing sand and any weeds, moss, algae, lichens, dirt and grease. If required we can use a 'Hot box' to remove chewing gum deposits (for more information please see the Chewing Gum Removal section).

• In order to restore your property to its original condition all walls, fences or boundaries are washed down to remove any deposits. All windows affected are professionally cleaned
• The block paving is treated with an industrial herbicide (weed killer) to eliminate any remaining weeds and roots. Great Outdoors & In hold NPTC (National Proficiency Tests Council) PA1 & PA6A licenses to apply pesticides. This is a legal requirement for any contractors or operators working with pesticides / knapsacks (always check that your operator is properly licensed before undertaking any work).
• Once the paving is dry the area is re-sanded using kiln dried silica sand and vibrated (compacted) back into the joints. Please note: no excess sand is left on top of the blocks, this practice is totally unnecessary! Not only does it look a mess but the sand is usually transferred from the paving into the nearby properties.
• You then have the OPTION of having the paving sealed. The sealer we use is Acrylic based and is designed to enhance the block paving. Not only will it penetrate and protect the blocks from future stains but will also harden the jointing sand, helping to inhibit weed growth. If required we can also add an Anti-Slip product to the seal to make the paving safer under foot, especially useful for driveways with steep gradients and around swimming pools.

If required we can extend the paved area, carry out any local repairs and also add additional drainage.

Our team of experts will provide sound advice that you can trust

Block Paving Maintenance Programme

Finally we offer a specialist block paving maintenance programme: every three months we will carry out a weedkill to eliminate any emerging weed growth. This service is available for both sealed and non-sealed installations and may also be topped up by an annual deep clean.