Clean It Up
UK General Cleaning Forum => General Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: paolo82 on January 13, 2014, 09:22:01 pm
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(http://) hello all I have this driveway that I have been asked to clean think its some sort of cobblestone. Im not sure wot to use between the bricks once i pressure wash should it be some sort of sand cement mix or gravel.think the gaps will be too big for kiln dried sand. Your help is appreciated. (http://)
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That block is plaspave rococo, done a few gaps are wide cause the blocks have wavy edges so dont lock tight, just use kiln dried sand. Ive done a few and sanded and put joint stabilizer on it. On my websire driveways picture 3 is one we did. Hope that helps.
Simon
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Cheers Simon for advise gonna do more research before I take it on, as I want to get it right first time. Could get more work as. Lots of dirty drives nearby. Will check your site out too. Cheers
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I use dry sharp sand on those - its more course than kiln dried and stays in the joints. Treat it the same as tumbled cobbles - it will take a lot more sand than normal block paving especially if you use a turbo rather than an fsc, keep it moving while you clean it .
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Thanks . I have two machines a karcher 745hds. Hot water Honda gx390 21 l , I cant use my surface cleaner for this job. Cos think it might be blocked. Even though pressure is good on the Honda could be the pump so will use turbo on both. Which would be better? Wot kind of price should I charge for this drive its around 56 sq m. Mostly blocks with. Less than half in slabs. Thinking 280 I'm based in Surrey.
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Hi I spoke to the customer today and she wanted the sand darker then it is out of the bag. Is there something I could mix with the sand to make it more darker. does the price of 280 seem reasonable to clean and sand this drive. Cheers
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280 seems ok to me for 3 hours work over 2 visits. You aint gonna change the colour of sand dont even try!
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Thanks again simon, 3 hours thats a good estimate will be first time cleaning a drive like, hope it all goes well, just needs to stop raining. checked out your website good work. Will post pics of end result . Thats if I get the job.
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Cleaning in the rain is so much better I pray for rain when cleaning. If its your first drive go in at 150 you defo get the job and treat it like a training day, you learn earn a few beer vouchers customer happy win win. Jut my opinion thats what I would do.
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It's my first driveway with these sorts of blocks . Have done mostly block paved and slabs, but am fairly new to pressure washing with only around 15 drives and patios cleaned.. only started last June. Hope I get more this year round. Think it's always good to ask for advise before taking on different types of drives . Do you reckon I should charge less to secure this price will include fungicide spray before and weedkiller in summer if needed . Want to make good first impression
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Paolo82, Pricing is always down to each individual, there are so many factors involved and varies around the country. If you want a serious stab at the job then as Simon says, quote your bottom line. The customer may still think it is expensive ! Ed