Tarmac Cleaning

Our Tarmac Cleaning Services revitalises tarmacs of all ages and sizes with outstanding results.

Tarmac cleaning is essential to maintain the beauty and longevity of your tarmac surfaces. At A&R Roof & Hard Surface Cleaning & Restoration, we provide expert tarmac cleaning services designed to restore the fresh look of your driveway or car park. Our tailored tarmac services ensure your surfaces remain durable, safe, and visually appealing throughout the year.

We offer professional moss removal from tarmac, which is one of the most common problems property owners face. Moss can weaken the structure of your surface, make it slippery, and reduce its overall lifespan. Our cleaning process tackles moss effectively, leaving your tarmac looking clean and well-kept.

A&R Roof & Hard Surface provides tarmac cleaning in Harpenden, St Albans, Rickmansworth, Milton Keynes, Dunstable, Radlett, Watford, Berkhamsted, Hemel Hempstead, Welwyn Garden City and all the surrounding towns and villages. We are dedicated to providing high-quality and professional services for all types of tarmac painting services.

The benefits of Professional tarmac cleaning can include:

Improved kerb appeal: A clean and well-maintained tarmac surface enhances the overall appearance of your property, making it more visually appealing.
Extended lifespan: Regular cleaning and moss removal from tarmac help prevent long-term damage caused by grime and algae.
Enhanced safety: Dirty tarmac surfaces can become slippery when wet, posing a safety hazard for pedestrians and vehicles. Professional tarmac cleaning removes built-up residue, making the surface safer to walk and drive on.
Prevent moss growth: Moss can easily take root in cracks and crevices on tarmac surfaces, compromising the structural integrity of the surface. Tarmac cleaning helps eliminate the moss.
Cost-effective: Regular tarmac services are a cost-effective way to maintain the appearance and functionality of your tarmac surfaces. By investing in professional cleaning services, you can avoid the need for expensive repairs or replacements in the future.

Our team also specialises in driveway sealing services, helping homeowners protect all types of external hard surfaces, not just tarmac.

External tarmac surfaces can include:

Driveways
Car parks
Sports courts
Playgrounds

At A&R Roof & Hard Surface Cleaning & Restoration, we use advanced machinery and eco-friendly solutions to carry out professional tarmac cleaning services. From routine cleaning to moss removal from tarmac, our trained team ensures long-lasting results. For patios, we also provide specialist patio tile cleaning to maintain all your outdoor spaces.

Contact A&R Roof & Hard Surface today to learn more about our tarmac cleaning services and schedule a consultationfor your property. Let us help you keep your tarmac surfaces, looking their best.

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Frequently asked questions

Is tarmac cleaning different from cleaning a block paving or concrete driveway?

Yes, tarmac’s a different surface altogether, it doesn’t have joints like block paving, so moss and algae tend to sit on and bind to the surface itself rather than growing up through gaps. We adjust our approach accordingly. It’s a more straightforward clean in some ways, but tarmac can be more prone to looking patchy or uneven if it’s not done properly.

Will pressure washing damage or crack my tarmac?

Done correctly, no, tarmac’s actually a fairly robust surface. The bigger risk with tarmac is usually age and existing wear rather than the cleaning process itself. If there are already cracks or soft patches before we start, we’ll flag those to you, since cleaning won’t fix structural issues, only the surface appearance.

Why does my tarmac go green or black in patches?

That’s almost always moss, algae, or lichen taking hold, especially in shaded areas or spots that don’t dry out quickly, like under trees or along a north- facing boundary wall. It’s common and not usually a sign of anything more serious but left long enough it can start affecting the surface, which is why we always mention getting on top of it before it spreads further.

Is a mossy tarmac driveway actually dangerous, or just untidy?

It’s genuinely more than a cosmetic issue. Moss and algae get slippery when wet, and on a sloped driveway or a path people walk on regularly, that’s a real slip risk. It’s one of the reasons we treat tarmac cleaning as a safety job as much as a kerb appeal one, particularly for anyone with an elderly relative or young kids using the driveway.

Do you only clean driveways, or can you do car parks and other tarmac areas too?

We cover a range of tarmac surfaces beyond driveways, car parks, sports courts, and playgrounds included. Commercial tarmac areas tend to be larger jobs with their own scheduling considerations (working around opening hours, for example), so it’s worth giving us a call to talk through the specifics rather than assuming it’s the same as a domestic quote.

Can you paint or resurface tarmac as well as clean it?

Cleaning and painting are two separate services for us, cleaning restores and refreshes the existing tarmac, while our tarmac painting service is more about giving faded or aged tarmac a renewed, uniform finish. If your tarmac’s looking dull rather than dirty, painting might actually be the better fit, and we’re happy to advise which applies to your driveway when we come out.

How often should tarmac be cleaned?

There’s no fixed rule, it depends on how shaded the area is, drainage, and how quickly moss tends to come back on your particular driveway. Some customers get us back annually, others go longer between cleans. We’re not going to tell you it needs doing every six months if it doesn’t; we’d rather give you an honest read on your specific surface.

Will cleaning get rid of oil or fuel stains on my tarmac?

We can significantly improve most oil and fuel staining, though very old, deeply absorbed stains on tarmac specifically can be more stubborn to fully remove than on other surfaces, simply because of how porous tarmac is. We’ll always be upfront on site if a stain looks like it won’t lift completely rather than promising a result we can’t guarantee.

Do you use eco-friendly products, or is it just pressure washing with chemicals?

We use a combination of pressure washing and eco-friendly cleaning solutions depending on what the job needs, it’s not just water pressure on its own, especially for moss and algae, which usually need proper treatment to stop them coming straight back. We’re mindful of runoff too, particularly on driveways near drains or gardens.