FAQs about our services

❓ Will pressure washing damage my driveway or patio?

We assess each surface individually and use the correct pressure, nozzles and flow to prevent damage.
On older block paving with loose joints or weak mortar, slight sand loss is normal — but we work carefully to protect your surface throughout.

🔗 Learn more: Pressure Washing
🔗 Driveway Cleaning Service: Driveway Cleaning

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❓ Do you use chemicals when cleaning driveways, patios or render?

Yes — when required. We use sodium hypochlorite, biocide and softwash treatments to remove algae, moss & black spot safely.
All chemicals are responsibly diluted, applied carefully and fully rinsed afterwards.

Serving Walsall, Bloxwich, Cannock, Great Barr, Aldridge, Lichfield, Sutton Coldfield & Wolverhampton.

🔗 Read more: Soft Washing

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❓ How soon can I walk or drive on the surface after cleaning?

Walking is safe almost immediately.
If sealing or re-sanding has been carried out, allow 12–24 hours before driving, particularly on block paving or heavy vehicle areas.

🔗 Restoration info: Patio Restoration

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❓ Can you re-sand & seal drives after cleaning?

Yes — re-sanding & sealing is one of our most requested services.
We stabilise joints with kiln-dried sand and apply premium driveway sealers to reduce future weed growth, colour fading and water absorption.

🔗 Learn more: Driveway Cleaning & Sanding

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❓ What exterior cleaning services do you offer?

We provide a complete exterior restoration package including:

✔ Driveways & block paving
✔ Patio pressure washing
✔ Roof moss scraping & soft wash treatments
✔ Gutter clearing & UPVC cleaning
✔ Fascia/soffit cleaning
✔ Render & wall soft washing

Available across West Midlands, Staffordshire & surrounding towns.

🔗 View all services:
https://www.dms1565.co.uk/exterior-cleaning

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❓ How do you clean render without damaging it?

We use low-pressure soft washing to avoid surface erosion.
Organic growth is treated with biocide or diluted SH, then gently rinsed to restore a clean, uniform finish without marks or striping.

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❓ Will chemicals harm plants, lawns or paintwork?

No — we pre-wet surrounding areas, sheet where necessary and rinse thoroughly afterwards to ensure plants & paintwork remain safe.

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❓ Can you reach high fascia or second-storey areas?

Yes. We work using ladders, telescopic poles & roofline-safe equipment to reach dormers, gable ends, second-storey fascia and awkward access points.

🔗 More info: Gutter Clearing & Cleaning

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❓ Which areas do you cover?

We operate across the West Midlands and Staffordshire, serving:

Walsall, Bloxwich, Aldridge, Cannock, Great Barr, Lichfield, Wolverhampton, Sutton Coldfield, Great Wyrley, Cheslyn Hay, Brownhills + surrounding areas.

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❓ Do you repair missing, cracked or slipped roof tiles?

Yes — we replace broken or slipped tiles, secure loose ridges, repair storm-damaged areas and prevent further leaks.
Most small repairs can be completed the same day after inspection.

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❓ Can you fix leaks around chimneys, valleys or flashing?

Absolutely. We re-bed, re-point and renew lead flashing around chimneys and valleys to stop water ingress and protect brickwork long-term.

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❓ Do you offer dry ridge & dry verge upgrades?

Yes — we fit modern dry ridge and verge systems that improve ventilation, reduce maintenance and withstand severe weather far better than cement-only options.

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❓ Can you repair slate roofs as well as tiles?

Yes — we repair both slate and concrete roof systems. We carefully re-fix loose slate, replace broken sections and maintain existing fixings where suitable.

 more if at Roof Repairs​

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❓ How quickly can you attend a roof repair?

We aim to inspect urgent leaks within 24–48 hours, weather permitting. Temporary weather-proofing can be installed if full repair can’t be completed immediately.