Exterior cleaning in East Kilbride: patios, gutters and moss on higher ground
East Kilbride sits noticeably higher than Glasgow and catches more wind, so the two things we are asked about most are gutters filling with windblown leaves from the tree-lined estates, and patios and paths going green and slippery.
Natural stone patios need a gentler approach than block paving. We test a small patch first to confirm the original colour is still there, pre-treat the moss in the pointing, then clean with the rotary surface cleaner turned down to suit the stone, and finish with a breathable sealer so the owner can simply rinse it each spring. Moss treatment on the concrete-tiled roofs of the 70s and 80s semis is the other regular job here.
On the newer estates, render and K-Rend are becoming more common too, and those get the same low-pressure biocide treatment we use elsewhere.
Indian sandstone patio restored — East Kilbride
A 35m² Indian sandstone patio in East Kilbride. The original buff colour had turned uniformly black-green with algae and moss after 6 years without a clean. Owner thought the stone itself was discoloured permanently.
Read the full case study →Questions from East Kilbride customers
- Do you charge extra to come out to East Kilbride?
- No — there is no callout fee in G74 or G75, and most East Kilbride quotes are turned round the same day.
- My patio is slippery — is it a safety job or a cosmetic one?
- Both. Algae on stone is a real fall risk in wet weather; the East Kilbride patio in our case study was cleaned for exactly that reason.
- Can you do gutters from the ground?
- On two-storey houses, yes, using a vacuum pole system — tell us about access to the back garden when you ask for a price.
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