Paver cleaning
in Waterloo
On the building stock of Waterloo — interwar villas, natural slate roofs, dormers and multiple hips — paver cleaning calls for a method that fits. Terraces and driveways in clay pavers stripped right down, joints redone where needed, then a water-repellent treatment that keeps the colour and blocks moss.
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The context in Waterloo
Why here in particular
The tall mature trees are magnificent, and also the number one cause of blocked gutters and stubborn moss. So we adapt the equipment and the method rather than applying a standard protocol.
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 Waterloo 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 Waterloo
The questions we get asked most often before this kind of job.
Does it have to be redone every year?
No. With a water-repellent, a rinse with clean water once a year is enough for 5 to 8 years.
Does the stripping take the sand out of the joints?
Partly, yes, and that is unavoidable. Which is why repointing is part of the job and not a surprise extra.
Does the water-repellent treatment darken the colour?
The colourless one no, the wet look yes, clearly. We test on one area before treating the whole roof.
Do you come out to Waterloo with no extra call-out charge?
Yes. Waterloo 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 Waterloo
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
Your job in Waterloo
On-site visit, detailed costing within 48 working hours, with no obligation on your part.