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Pressure Washing in Derby

Transform your driveway or patio in just one visit. Fixed pricing from £4/m², free quotes, and results you'll see the same day.

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Block paving driveway covered in moss and algae before professional pressure washing in Derby Before
Block paving driveway restored to original colour after professional pressure washing in Derby After
Block paving — original colour restored
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Stephen Fudge, owner of Stardust Cleaning Services
25+ Years Experience

I'm Stephen — Former Local Authority Cleaning Inspector

Before starting Stardust Cleaning in 2000, I spent years inspecting cleaning contracts for local councils. I know exactly what "properly clean" looks like — because I used to fail contractors who didn't meet the standard.

That background means I hold every Derby job to professional inspection standards. If it wouldn't pass my old checklist, we're not done.

I personally quote every job and oversee quality on site. When you call, you speak to me — not a call centre or third-party booking service.

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We Know Derby — and Why Properties Here Need Regular Cleaning

Derby sits in the Derwent Valley, and the river geography creates humid, damp microclimates across much of the city. This moisture-rich environment is exactly what moss, algae, and lichen thrive in — and once established on block paving or concrete, biological growth accelerates quickly without regular maintenance.

Areas like Allestree, Mickleover, and Littleover have dense mature tree coverage that shades driveways for much of the year. Shaded surfaces stay wet longer after rain, creating ideal conditions for biological growth year-round — not just in winter.

Lower-lying areas near the Derwent — Alvaston, Spondon, and parts of Chaddesden — experience higher ambient moisture levels, meaning growth builds up faster between cleans. Derby's wide mix of housing stock also means a wide mix of driveway surfaces, each needing the right technique to achieve the best result.

Areas we cover across Derby:

Mickleover Littleover Allestree Chellaston Chaddesden Spondon Alvaston Oakwood Normanton Mackworth Borrowash Duffield

Our Base: New Basford, Nottingham

Chelsea House, Chelsea Street, NG7 7HP

We head west on the A52 through Wollaton and into Derby. Whether you're on Uttoxeter Road in Mickleover, Kedleston Road in Allestree, Burton Road in Littleover, or out towards Chellaston — we cover all DE postcodes.

25–30 mins to Derby

Key roads we cover:

Uttoxeter Road Kedleston Road Burton Road Duffield Road Osmaston Road London Road

We've Cleaned Every Era of Derby Home

Derby's housing stock spans four centuries. Here's what that means for the surfaces we encounter across the city.

Pre-1900

Victorian Terraces & Villas

Normanton, Pear Tree, and the Cathedral Quarter. Front gardens often converted to parking. Original stonework occasionally survives on period properties.

Block pavingStoneConcrete
1920s–40s

Inter-War Semis

Mickleover, Littleover, and older parts of Allestree. Wide driveways common to the era, many block paved during the 1990s–2000s. Frequently heavily mossy due to mature front garden trees.

Block pavingConcrete
1950s–80s

Post-War Estates

Chaddesden, Mackworth, Alvaston, and Spondon. Original concrete and tarmac drives still common. Lower-lying areas mean persistent damp and faster algae growth year-round.

TarmacConcreteBlock paving
1990s+

Modern Developments

Chellaston, Oakwood, Heatherton Village, and Boulton Moor. Block paving and resin-bound surfaces dominate. Resin drives need specialist low-pressure cleaning to avoid damage.

Resin boundBlock pavingImprinted

What Our Customers Say

48 five-star reviews and counting. Here's why customers recommend our pressure washing services.

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Crystel Cooper

★★★★★

"Wow what a difference..... Steve did a fantastic job cleaning and re-sanding our block paving drive and patio. And giving us advice on what to use to control the weeds. My next door neighbours were so impressed they asked him to clean theirs too. I really couldn't be happier with the results."

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Alan Johnson

★★★★★

"Fantastic job on our driveway and patio. The 20-year-old paving looks like it's just been laid. Professional service from quote to completion."

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Malcolm & Elaine Swaine

★★★★★

"Stephen provided a quote within an hour of our enquiry. The roof cleaning was meticulous — removed years of moss without any damage. Highly recommend."

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Derby Pressure Washing Questions

Got questions? Here are the things Derby customers ask most often before booking.

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Call or message us — we respond within 2 hours.

Driveway and patio cleaning starts from £4 per square metre with a £100 minimum charge. A typical 50m² driveway costs £200. Gutter cleaning starts from £75 for most Derby homes. We provide free, fixed-price quotes with no hidden fees.

Yes — we cover the whole of Derby and surrounding villages across the DE postcode area, including Mickleover, Littleover, Allestree, Chellaston, Chaddesden, Spondon, Alvaston, Oakwood, Normanton, Mackworth, Borrowash, and Duffield. We're based in New Basford, around 25–30 minutes via the A52.

Light rain doesn't affect pressure washing — we're using water anyway. For heavy rain, we'll contact you to reschedule at no charge. We monitor forecasts and communicate proactively.

Not necessarily. As long as we have access to the area and an outside tap, you don't need to be present. We'll send before and after photos so you can see the transformation, and payment can be made by card or bank transfer.

You can walk on it immediately. For block paving that's been re-sanded, we recommend waiting 24 hours before driving on it to let the kiln-dried sand settle into the joints.

Derby's position in the Derwent Valley creates damp, humid conditions year-round that moss and algae thrive in. Areas with heavy tree coverage — Allestree, Mickleover, Littleover — see shaded driveways that stay wet longest after rain. Regular cleaning every 1–2 years keeps on top of it.

Yes. Resin-bound surfaces — increasingly common on newer developments in Chellaston, Heatherton Village, and Boulton Moor — require specialist low-pressure cleaning to avoid damaging the surface. We adjust our equipment and technique for every surface type we encounter.

Yes. If you're not completely satisfied with any aspect of our cleaning, we'll return and re-clean at no extra cost. We're also fully insured with £5 million public liability cover and all staff are DBS checked.

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About Derby

Derby is a city of approximately 260,000 people in the East Midlands, situated on the western bank of the River Derwent. It holds a unique place in industrial history as the location of the world's first water-powered silk mill, built in 1721 — a founding moment of the Industrial Revolution now recognised as part of the Derwent Valley Mills UNESCO World Heritage Site. The city was granted city status in 1977 and is home to major employers including Rolls-Royce and Toyota Manufacturing UK. Derby covers the DE1–DE24 postcode range for the city itself, extending into surrounding Derbyshire villages.

Markeaton Park

Derby's largest and most popular park, covering 200 acres on the city's western fringe near Mackworth. Features a boating lake, formal gardens, and mature woodland — the tree coverage contributing to moss growth on nearby driveways.

derby.gov.uk →

Elvaston Castle Country Park

A 321-acre estate south-east of Derby featuring a Grade II* listed castle and formal gardens. Popular with families from Alvaston, Spondon, and Borrowash, and a key green space in the south-east of the city.

derbyshire.gov.uk →

Derby Cathedral

Grade I listed cathedral at the heart of the city centre, featuring a striking 16th century tower. One of Derby's most visited landmarks and a focal point of the Cathedral Quarter regeneration area.

derbycathedral.org →

Derwent Valley Mills

A UNESCO World Heritage Site stretching 15 miles along the River Derwent. The Silk Mill — now the Derby Museum of Making — marks the site of the world's first factory and the beginning of the industrial age.

derwentvalleymills.org →

Kedleston Hall

An 18th century neoclassical mansion by Robert Adam, set in 800 acres of parkland three miles north-west of Derby city centre. A National Trust property and one of the finest examples of neoclassical architecture in England.

nationaltrust.org.uk →

Pride Park Stadium

Home of Derby County FC and anchor of the Pride Park business district. The area surrounding the stadium has seen substantial commercial and residential development since the late 1990s.

dcfc.co.uk →

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