Services
Contact Us
A clean lasts as long as the conditions allow, and a surprising number of everyday habits shorten it without anybody noticing. Leaving leaves down is the biggest. Organic debris left through autumn and winter breaks down into the silt that fills joints and feeds germination, and a surface swept a few times in the autumn will hold its finish noticeably longer than one that is not. Planters and furniture left permanently in one position trap moisture beneath them, producing thick growth in a ring or rectangle that becomes the first thing to return after a clean. Moving them occasionally prevents it entirely. Blocked gullies are next, and they are usually invisible until a puddle appears. A silted channel keeps one area permanently wet, and that area will green over long before anything else. A vehicle with a slow oil leak parked in the same spot undoes stain work within months. Hose reels, water butts and taps that drip keep a patch of paving permanently damp. Grit and salt spread for winter grip damages some surfaces and leaves residue that dulls colour. Hedge and border overhang holds shade and drips onto the paving beneath it. Sealing addresses several of them at once, since a less porous surface holds less of what lands on it and gives growth less to establish in. Drainage clearing addresses another, by removing the standing water that keeps one area permanently wet. None of these are dramatic, and all of them are easy to change. Households in Burwell who address two or three of them routinely get an extra year or more from every visit.
Every job finishes with a short written aftercare note, and it exists because verbal advice at the end of a long day is rarely remembered. It records what was actually done: the areas covered, the treatment used, whether jointing sand was replaced or topped up, whether any sealing was applied and what was cleared from the drainage. That matters years later, when nobody can recall what the last visit involved. It sets out the immediate aftercare. How long to keep vehicles off where sealing has been applied. Why loose sand may appear on the surface for a fortnight and what to do with it. Why the finish should be judged once dry rather than immediately. What to expect if efflorescence blooms in the following weeks. It names the areas that will recolonise first, which is almost always the shaded sections, so nobody is surprised when a north-facing path greens before the driveway does. It gives an honest interval for the next visit based on the conditions at that property rather than a standard recommendation, along with the simple habits that will extend it. And it notes anything found during the work that was reported at the time, with the photographs attached, so there is a record to act on or ignore as the household prefers. It is a single page rather than a document nobody reads, and a copy is kept here so a return visit years later begins from a record rather than from memory. For customers in Burwell, it means the knowledge from the visit stays with the property rather than leaving in the van.
The items customers most often wish they had included are consistent enough to be worth naming in advance. Sealing is the first. Declined on cost at the time, it is the thing most frequently asked about two years later when a surface has recolonised faster than hoped. On a porous or heavily used driveway it slows regreening, resists oil and stabilises the joints, and across five years it frequently costs less than the extra visits it prevents. Drainage clearing beyond the standard is the second. Where a channel is packed along its length, clearing it properly is inexpensive relative to its effect, and skipping it means the same area holds water and deteriorates again first. The shaded side path is the third. Left out of a scope focused on the driveway, it is the surface most likely to cause a fall and the one that looks worst within a year. Steps are the fourth, for the same reason. Combining areas into one visit is the fifth, since booking a second area separately later pays the fixed costs of a visit twice over. The reasoning is given in each case rather than left as a list of extras. Each carries its own figure so it can be judged on its own merits, and declining any of them has no effect on the price of the cleaning itself. None of these are pushed at quotation. They are set out as itemised options with an honest view on whether each will benefit that particular surface, so households in Burwell can decline them knowing exactly what they are declining rather than discovering it later.
Remove years of dirt, grime, algae and staining for a cleaner, fresher finish.
Professional techniques designed to protect your surfaces while delivering outstanding results.
Keep your property looking its best with regular driveway and patio cleaning.
Quarries, aggregate depots and materials handling sites produce dust and fines on a scale that overwhelms ordinary hard surface maintenance. Fines are the defining problem. Stone dust settles across every surface continuously, washes into every joint and channel, and forms a hard-packed layer that binds with moisture into something closer to concrete than to dirt. Drainage silts faster here than on any other kind of site, and once channels block, standing water spreads across areas where heavy plant is manoeuvring. Weighbridge approaches, wheel wash areas and the aprons around loading points take the heaviest deposits, and the combination of fines, water and vehicle movement produces a surface that is genuinely slippery for anybody on foot. Contamination is mineral and petrochemical rather than organic in the working areas, so hot systems and degreasing treatment do most of the work, with biocidal treatment reserved for the quieter margins and pedestrian routes where growth establishes. Run-off carrying fines is contained and directed to agreed points, with interceptors and settlement systems protected throughout, since discharging silt-laden water is not acceptable on a site of this kind. Scheduling works around operations and vehicle movements, phased so weighbridge and loading access continue, with areas cordoned and signed while wet. Pedestrian routes and welfare approaches are prioritised within any programme, since those are where staff are most exposed. Pro Clean Xtreme supplies public liability cover, site-specific risk assessments and method statements before mobilisation, attends inductions and provides completion records itemised by zone. Frequency is usually higher than on other commercial sites, simply because fines accumulate faster than anything else. For operators in Burwell, regular attention keeps drainage functioning and pedestrian routes usable.
Founded in 2016 by Karl Crofts, Pro Clean Xtreme has grown from a dedicated one-man operation into a trusted family-run team. Joined by his wife Lindsay and family members Callum and Rachel, we pride ourselves on delivering professional, safety-first cleaning. By combining honest communication with continuous investment in the industry’s best low-pressure steam equipment and safe access systems, we deliver exceptional results for every residential, commercial, and industrial client.
Founded by Karl Crofts, delivering reliable local service for over a decade.
Our own tracked cherry picker provides safe access without walking on tiles.
Safe low-pressure steam cleaning, softwashing, and specialist pre-solar preparation.
Ten years of trusted, family-run service delivering high-quality workmanship on every project.
Your driveway and patio are exposed to the elements throughout the year, making them particularly susceptible to dirt, organic growth and staining. Regular cleaning helps remove this buildup and keeps outdoor areas looking brighter and better maintained. We provide professional driveway and patio cleaning in Burwell, using suitable cleaning methods for the surface being treated. Whether your paving has become slippery with algae, developed moss growth or simply looks tired and dirty, a thorough clean can make a noticeable difference.
We take immense pride in the reputation we have built across Cambridgeshire and the surrounding areas since 2016. As a family-run business, delivering exceptional customer service, honest communication, and high-quality workmanship is at the heart of everything we do. Read through our latest Google reviews to see why residential homeowners, housing associations, and commercial contractors consistently trust Pro Clean Xtreme to safely protect and restore their properties.
The ideal frequency depends on the surface, surrounding environment and amount of use. Regular cleaning can help prevent dirt, moss and algae from becoming heavily established.
Yes. Professional patio cleaning can remove moss, algae, dirt and other organic buildup from many types of paving.
Yes. Block paving can accumulate dirt, moss, algae and weeds over time, and professional cleaning can help restore its appearance.
Using excessive pressure or an unsuitable technique can potentially damage some surfaces. The correct cleaning method and pressure should be selected according to the paving material and its condition.
Getting an initial estimate for your property is completely effortless. Simply fill out the form below with your full property address, and our family-run team will utilise Google Earth before providing a quotation. Whether you are a homeowner, a housing association, or an installation company preparing a site, let us know your specific requirements and we will get back to you promptly with an initial assessment.