Will pressure washing damage my driveway?

Not when the pressure matches the surface. Block paving and concrete take a strong wash; tarmac and older render need a lower setting. Describe the surface when you post, so the operator arrives with the right kit.

Why does block paving need re-sanding?

The wash removes the sand in the joints along with the weeds. Without fresh kiln-dried sand the blocks lose their interlock and start to shift, so re-sanding is part of the job rather than an extra.

How long before it goes green again?

Usually two to three years in shade, longer in full sun. Sealing extends it, but no treatment is permanent in an Irish winter.

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Driveway Cleaning in Ireland

A driveway is the first thing anyone sees, and in this climate it is also the surface that goes green fastest. Algae on tarmac, black lichen on concrete and weed growth in block-paving joints build up quietly until the whole area looks a shade darker than it did. Pressure washing strips it back; on block paving the joints are re-sanded afterwards so the surface locks together again.

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What’s included

Tarmac, concrete, block paving and gravel edging
Algae, lichen and ingrained dirt removal
Weed and moss removal from joints
Oil and tyre-mark treatment where possible
Kiln-dried sand re-sanding on block paving
Optional sealing to slow regrowth

Why request driveway cleaning through Connect Cleaner

Removes the slip hazard algae creates in winter
Restores the original colour of the surface
Re-sanded joints stop blocks shifting underfoot
Visible difference from the road

Available across all 26 counties

We connect you with local driveway cleaning providers in every county in Ireland.

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Frequently asked questions

Will pressure washing damage my driveway?: Not when the pressure matches the surface. Block paving and concrete take a strong wash; tarmac and older render need a lower setting. Describe the surface when you post, so the operator arrives with the right kit.
Why does block paving need re-sanding?: The wash removes the sand in the joints along with the weeds. Without fresh kiln-dried sand the blocks lose their interlock and start to shift, so re-sanding is part of the job rather than an extra.
How long before it goes green again?: Usually two to three years in shade, longer in full sun. Sealing extends it, but no treatment is permanent in an Irish winter.