About Blackstone Exterior Restoration

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Over time, driveways become stained, weathered and overrun with algae, moss and oil marks. At Blackstone Exterior Restoration, we deliver a complete driveway restoration service designed to revive and protect your surface. The result is a cleaner, sharper and long-lasting finish that enhances the overall appearance of your property.

Block paving, natural stone, limestone, porcelain, and concrete all require different approaches for restoration, especially when it comes to driveway restoration and patio cleaning. We utilize pressure washing techniques to ensure that each surface is thoroughly treated. Before proceeding with any treatment, we carefully inspect each property.

Over time, your property’s exterior can become discoloured by algae, moss, lichen and environmental staining. This not only affects the appearance of your home but can also lead to long term deterioration if left untreated.

At Blackstone Exterior Restoration, we provide a specialist soft washing service designed to safely restore exterior surfaces without the risk of damaging the rendering or the brickwork on the property.

Surface Assessment

Every project begins with identifying material type, joint condition, and biological growth levels, which is essential for effective driveway restoration and patio cleaning.

Targeted Treatment

Algae, moss, and lichen are treated at the root using professional-grade solutions before any cleaning takes place, ensuring a thorough approach to the work being carried out.

Controlled Cleaning

Precise cleaning methods are employed to remove residue while protecting joints and surface integrity.

Restoration & Stabilisation

Where required, joints are sealed and surfaces rebalanced to prevent premature deterioration, completing the driveway restoration process.

Our approach is designed to be carried out once and executed correctly.

After we have completed the restoration at your property, we can enhance its durability by re-sanding using polymeric sand. This specialized sand helps to stabilize block paving following restoration. Unlike kiln-dried sand, polymeric sand contains binding agents that activate when lightly misted with water. Once cured, it forms a more robust bond within the joints, which aids in:  

- Improving paving stability  

- Reducing sand washout  

- Inhibiting weed regrowth  

- Maintaining cleaner joint lines  

Disclaimer: Some properties may not require the need for polymeric sand and kiln-dried sand will be used depending on both clients preference and what the property requires.

Sealing may be recommended based on the surface type and clients' requirements, especially during driveway restoration or after patio cleaning. Using a professional-grade driveway sealer can provide advantages such as enhanced colour depth, reduced porosity, improved stain resistance, slower biological regrowth, and protection against weathering. Following thorough surface cleaning with pressure washing, we ensure the area is fully dried and stabilized before applying the sealer based on material sensitivity. This process is executed under controlled conditions to guarantee even coverage and proper curing.

Beautiful surfaces should never have to return to a heavy restoration condition. Our maintenance programmes are tailored for homeowners who wish to keep their property in consistently pristine condition, eliminating the need for repeated deep restorations. We offer bi-annual and annual services based on the client's preference. Both services come at a discounted price following your initial driveway restoration. Our offerings include: 

- Deep surface-safe clean 

- Joint inspection 

- Spot re-treatment where required 

- Driveway sealant if the homeowner wishes upon quotation