Paver cleaning
in Nivelles
A historic town dominated by the collegiate church of Saint Gertrude, Nivelles combines an old centre rebuilt after the war with large outlying districts. Terraces and driveways in clay pavers stripped right down, joints redone where needed, then a water-repellent that keeps the colour and blocks moss.
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The context in Nivelles
Why here in particular
What changes in Nivelles is the context: brick terraced houses, post-war reconstruction blocks, recent residential estates. The old centre imposes constraints on colour and material: we always check before ordering roof covering.
A porous clay paver drinks up water, greens over on the shaded side and fills with moss in the joints. In winter the trapped water freezes and blows the surface apart.
- Quote
- Priced after a site visit, free of charge and with no obligation.
- Duration
- 1 day up to 150 m².
- Call-out
- Included in Nivelles and neighbouring municipalities
How it runs
How the job runs
The same protocol everywhere, adapted to what the visit reveals on site. Nothing is decided from the pavement.
- Weeding by hand and by machine
- Stripping back with a surface cleaner
- Anti-moss treatment
- Repointing with polymeric sand if needed
- Water-repellent treatment against stains and moss
- Full removal of the washing sludge
Weed removal
Mechanical removal of weeds and roots from the joints.
Deep stripping
Rotary surface cleaner: no streaks, no zebra stripes.
Repointing
Polymeric sand or mortar depending on how it was laid, where the joints have gone.
Drying
24 to 48 hours. We never treat a damp surface.
Water-repellent treatment
Colourless impregnation or wet-look, as you prefer.
Frequently asked questions
Paver cleaning in Nivelles
The questions we get asked most often before this kind of job.
How long before you can walk on it again?
A few hours before walking on it, 48 h before putting heavy furniture back or parking a car.
Can a concrete terrace be treated?
Yes, the method is the same. The products change according to the porosity.
Do grease stains come out?
The recent ones, yes. An old ingrained stain can leave a shadow: we say so before the job, not after.
Do you come out to Nivelles with no extra call-out charge?
Yes. Nivelles is one of our 17 municipalities: the call-out is included in the quote, not added at the bottom of the invoice.
Other work in Nivelles
While we are on site
Combining two jobs in one visit brings the invoice down. We suggest it when it makes sense, never to pad the quote.
Paver cleaning in the neighbouring municipalities
Paver cleaning in Nivelles: let’s talk about it
On-site visit, detailed costing within 48 working hours, with no obligation on your part.