Patio Cleaning in Reading
Yes, Genie Clean provides patio cleaning across Reading. We use pressure washing or soft washing, whichever suits your patio’s surface, to lift algae, moss and black spot, quote a fixed price before any work starts, and have been trading locally since 2015 with over 270 positive reviews on Checkatrade.
Why Reading Patios Need Regular Cleaning
Caversham’s position on the edge of the Chilterns brings more tree cover and shadier gardens than the flatter parts of Reading further south, so patios there tend to collect algae and black spot faster than those in Tilehurst or Earley. Concrete slab patios are common across the town’s varied housing stock, alongside sandstone on some of the newer properties.
Cleaning by Patio Surface
Indian stone and sandstone cleaning. Indian sandstone is porous, it absorbs water, algae and staining more readily than concrete or porcelain, and its layered structure means high pressure held too close can delaminate the surface, lifting thin flakes of stone rather than just cleaning it. We keep pressure moderate and the lance further back on sandstone, and avoid acidic cleaners, which can etch and permanently discolour it.
Natural stone patio cleaning. The same care applies to other natural stone, limestone, granite, slate. Each behaves slightly differently under pressure, so we adjust as we go rather than running one setting across the whole patio.
Concrete slab patio cleaning. Concrete slabs are more forgiving than natural stone, but still worth a measured approach, a flat surface cleaner rather than a single jet gives an even clean without the risk of etching or leaving stripe marks.
Soft Washing vs Pressure Washing
Not every patio needs the same approach. Pressure washing is the right tool for durable concrete or a driveway, but on delicate or older natural stone, we’ll sometimes use a lower-pressure soft wash with an appropriate treatment instead, which clears algae and black spot without the risk of surface damage. We choose the method based on what’s actually on your patio, not the other way round.
What’s Included in a Genie Clean Patio Clean
- A full clean of the patio surface, pressure washed or soft washed depending on the material
- Algae and moss removal
- Treatment for black spot lichen, which pressure washing alone won’t fully clear
- Joint and edge cleaning
- A fixed price agreed with you before any work starts
Sealing and Restoration: Optional Extras
Sealing after a clean helps slow how quickly algae and black spot come back, particularly on shaded patios. For patios with more significant staining or years of ground-in dirt, a full restoration clean can bring an older patio back close to how it looked when it was laid. Both are optional, and we’ll only suggest them if they’ll genuinely help.
Areas We Cover Around Reading
We cover Reading and the surrounding areas, across the RG postcode district, including Caversham, Emmer Green, Caversham Heights, Tilehurst, Calcot, Earley, Lower Earley, Whitley and Woodley.
Why Homeowners Choose Genie Clean
Fixed price, every time. We quote a fixed price before we start, based on your patio, not an hourly rate that can run over.
Trading since 2015. We’ve been cleaning patios and gutters across the area for over a decade.
Over 270 positive reviews on Checkatrade. The reviews reflect the standard we hold ourselves to.
The right method for your surface. Pressure washing suits some patios, soft washing suits others. We choose based on what’s actually there, not a single setting for every job.
How It Works
- Get a free quote. Tell us your patio’s surface and size and we’ll give you a fixed price, no obligation.
- Book a time that suits you.
- We clean using pressure washing or soft washing, whichever your patio’s surface calls for.
- Pay the price you were quoted. No add-ons, no surprises.
Patio Cleaning FAQs for Reading
How often should a patio be cleaned in Reading?
Once a year keeps most patios looking sharp. If yours is in Caversham, under more tree cover than the flatter suburbs, algae builds up faster, so every six to nine months is worth considering.
What causes the black spots on my patio, and can you remove them?
Those spots are almost always a type of lichen, not dirt. Lichen roots into the pores of stone and concrete, which is why pressure washing alone often just knocks the surface off and it returns within weeks. We treat it properly rather than just blasting it, so it actually clears rather than growing back.
Is pressure washing safe for Indian sandstone?
Only at the right pressure and distance. Sandstone is porous and can delaminate under too much force held too close, so we use moderate pressure and keep the lance further back, or soft wash it instead if it’s in poor condition.
Do you offer soft washing?
Yes, for patios where a delicate or older surface calls for it rather than standard pressure washing.
Do you cover areas outside Reading itself?
Yes, we cover the wider RG postcode district, including Woodley and Calcot.
If your patio’s covered in algae or black spot, get in touch for a free, fixed-price quote.
