If you live in Maesteg, there is a good chance part of your garden is on a slope. Steps, retaining walls and paths take the weather first, and with wooded hillsides close by, they collect leaves and stay damp. Power washing is a practical way to remove the moss, algae and dirt that builds up, and to make those hard-working surfaces safer.
We clean patios, steps, paths, driveways, block paving, decking and walls, matching the pressure to the material. Plants, doors and air bricks are protected, and we work downhill so that cleaned areas stay clean. We also cover Caerau, Nantyffyllon, Pontycymmer and Llangynwyd, as well as the streets of Maesteg itself.
Valley gardens in Maesteg are often built up in layers: a small patio, a flight of steps, a retaining wall, and then the next level above. Each of these surfaces holds moisture differently. Horizontal slabs puddle, vertical walls streak, and steps catch both falling leaves and run-off from higher ground. Over time they all go dark and slippery, particularly where the valley sides shade the garden.
We tackle these areas systematically. We start at the highest point, rinse and scrub down each level in turn, and finish with the lowest surface. That way, dirty water flows over areas still to be cleaned, never back across finished ones. Walls are done with care so that pointing and old mortar are not loosened by too much pressure. Slow and steady is the rule on steep ground.
Trees on the slopes above Maesteg shed a lot of leaf and seed into gardens below, and wet debris stains paving and decking as it breaks down. Left in place, it also feeds moss. Before we wash, we clear loose material so that it does not clog drains or get driven into joints. That step makes a bigger difference to the final result than people expect.
After washing, you may want to protect the surface. On paving we can re-sand the joints and apply a sealer, which helps resist staining and slow regrowth. On decking, cleaning alone often revives the timber. We will talk you through each choice honestly, and recommend leaving things as they are when that is the sensible option. It is your garden, so the choice is yours.
Describe your garden to us, including how many levels and steps there are, what the surfaces are made from, and where we can connect to water. A few photographs help too. From that we can plan the safest route round the garden, agree what to clean, and do the job without damage to your Maesteg plants, fences or paintwork.
A few jobs we have completed. We also work in and around Maesteg.
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Read the guide →Yes, both are regular jobs. Steps are washed from the top down for safety and tidiness, and retaining walls are cleaned with a controlled pressure so the pointing is not damaged. We will mention any loose or crumbling areas before we begin.
Wet leaves can leave marks if they sit on paving or decking for a while. Sweeping them away regularly stops most staining. Sealing can also make paving easier to keep clean. Results do vary with the surface and with how shaded it is, so we keep our advice realistic.
Yes. We cover or move delicate plants where we can, keep the nozzle pointing away from beds, and rinse run-off toward drains rather than borders. Tell us about anything you particularly want protected before the work starts and we will take extra care around it.
Tell us what needs doing and where. We will come back to you, or call 07766 919630 if it is urgent.