Pressure washing in Kingston upon Thames.

Identify the boards before choosing the clean.

A deck that looks grey may be weathered timber, a coated board or a composite product with its own care instructions. Send the brand or a spare-board label if you have it. Show the board face, edges, fixings and any loose or soft sections.

We assess the material and condition before agreeing a method. Cleaning does not repair rot or secure a failing deck, and a patio-cleaning approach should not be carried straight onto the boards. If re-oiling or another finish is wanted, discuss preparation and drying as a separate part of the scope.

Decide what moves before the first rinse.

Photograph the space as it is, including pots, furniture, storage and the route to the tap. Then tell us what you can move and what needs help. Heavy planters, fixed benches and garden structures should not disappear from the estimate just because they hide part of the paving.

For a mixed patio and deck, agree where items can stand while each area is cleaned. Keep a route to the house available where needed. We include only the preparation and moving agreed in the written quote; garden clearance, disposal and repairs need their own discussion.

Garden cuttings and broken paving need different arrangements.

Kingston’s garden-waste guidance accepts materials such as leaves and prunings, but excludes timber products, rubble, soil and stones. If you are clearing the garden before a clean, check the council’s current accepted-items list before filling the green-lid bin.

Its recycling pages also link to bulky collections and Villiers Road booking information. Those household services have their own conditions; do not assume they cover waste from a contractor. Ask us what debris handling is included in the cleaning quote and arrange any separate clearance in advance.

Kingston Council: garden waste and accepted materials
Kingston Council: recycling and bulky collections