Pressure washing in Balham.

A tiled path is not a small concrete driveway.

Include a close-up of the tiles or paving by the front door. Loose corners, old bedding and worn mortar can change the method, even where the area is only a few square metres. Show the threshold and any vents near the work.

If you also want the driveway cleaned, include its joints and any existing sealer. Re-sanding, repairs and stain treatment are separate decisions. We identify what belongs in the quote rather than assuming one pressure setting suits everything at the front.

Show the route beyond the front door.

A back patio may be the main job, but a narrow side gate or an indoor route can decide the setup. Photograph the route from where equipment can lawfully stop to the garden, including turns, steps and delicate floors.

Tell us where the tap is and whether furniture or pots need moving. Heavy lifting should be discussed before the cleaning day. If you are preparing for a gathering, include the date and allow for drying or a return visit where the agreed finish needs it.

Leave a place to work while the driveway is clear.

If the drive is being washed, we need a different parking arrangement for your car and a practical setup for the visit. Send the parking zone or a photograph of the restrictions.

Wandsworth’s visitor-permit guidance includes eligible use by tradespeople in a Controlled Parking Zone. Check the current address and zone conditions after discussing the proposed visit with us. A postcode district does not tell you which particular bay can be used.

Wandsworth Council: visitor parking permit eligibility