The Challenge
A homeowner reached out to get their block-paved driveway sorted. It wasn’t a disaster zone—no heavy oil stains—but years of daily use, traffic film, and organic buildup had left it looking dull and tired.
The real challenge here wasn’t the dirt; it was the location. The driveway is tight against the property, bordered by nice brickwork, planting beds, and boundary walls. We needed a cleaning method that wouldn’t blast dirty sludge all over the landscaping or the house itself.
Why We Avoided the “Turbo Nozzle”
You’ll see a lot of driveway cleaning done with a turbo nozzle (that spinning jet attachment). While they have their place, we deliberately avoided one here. Turbo nozzles are aggressive—they tend to splatter dirty water onto nearby cars and windows, and they can easily gouge out too much jointing sand or leave visible “tiger stripes” on the paving.
Instead, we used professional flat surface cleaning equipment. Think of it like a hovering lawnmower that cleans; it applies consistent pressure while keeping all the water and spray contained under a hood.
The Process
Using the flat surface cleaner allowed us to work systematically across the whole driveway. This gave us a few major wins:
- Consistency: The finish is perfectly even, with no weird wand marks.
- Mess Control: Because the spray is enclosed, we didn’t cover the neighbour’s wall or the customer’s plants in mud.
- Safety: It’s a much more controlled way to clean right up to the edge of delicate brickwork.
Once the deep clean was done, we rinsed away the residue, leaving the site spotless.
The Finishing Touch You can’t just clean block paving and walk away. Once the surface was bone dry, we re-sanded the whole area. This replaces the sand that naturally comes out during cleaning, locking the blocks back together and giving it that crisp, finished look.
The Result
The photos speak for themselves—the colours are back, and the driveway looks uniform again. Just as importantly, the surrounding walls and garden beds remained perfectly clean. The customer was thrilled not just with the clean driveway but with the fact that we didn’t leave a mess for them to clean up afterwards.
Bottom Line
Great driveway cleaning isn’t just about high pressure—it’s about control. By using flat surface equipment, we delivered a professional, sharp finish without the chaos and overspray of aggressive jet washing. It’s proof that you don’t just need to clean hard; you need to clean smart.
In need of a driveway cleaning service near me? Contact us at Stourbridge Jet Clean for a quote!
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