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Practical Trade Guide

Get a clearer cleaning quote

One useful brief makes quotes easier to compare. Keep the scope the same for every cleaner.

Verified benchmarks · Sourced 13 September 2026

Quote Preparation

Take 3 photos for an accurate quote

Clear photos allow contractors to assess slopes, stains, joint voids, and tap access without an initial site visit.

Photo 1: Wide Establishing View

1. Full Area Overview

Shows the boundary, slopes, steps, manhole covers, and general layout.

Photo 2: Surface Macro Detail

2. Surface Macro Detail

Shows black lichen spots, weed growth, and joint sand or mortar condition.

Photo 3: Tap & Access Route

3. Tap & Side Access

Shows outdoor bib tap location and gate width for 30" whirlaway equipment.

No file upload on this website: You do not upload photos here. Keep these 3 photos ready on your phone to share directly with the cleaner (via WhatsApp or email) once matched, saving you an unnecessary initial site visit.

Describe the space

Record the area in square metres, the material if known and whether the work is a driveway, patio or both. Include steps, side paths or a shared section only if they are part of the job. Confirm you have permission to arrange work on shared paving.

Outdoor brush and bucket resting on stone paving

Take three useful photos

Take a wide view of the whole area, a close-up of the worst patch and a view of the access route. Show loose joints or damaged edges clearly. Avoid house numbers, faces and vehicle registrations where they are unnecessary.

The first LocalAnyDay form does not upload photos. Keep them ready for follow-up instead of sending large attachments or documents with your initial enquiry.

Agree what the price includes

Ask for surface cleaning, stain treatment, re-sanding or joint repair, sealing, furniture movement and waste collection as separate line items where relevant. Request the final VAT-inclusive total, not just a square-metre rate.

Explain access and water

Tell the cleaner about gates, steps, parking distance and an outside tap. Do not send keys or access codes in the first message. Confirm how hoses will be routed and how people can safely enter or leave during the work.

Set expectations before work starts

Agree the expected finish, any stains likely to remain and when the paving can be used again. Ask whether drying or joint work requires another visit. Keep the written scope and agreed total.

A request to LocalAnyDay is not a booking. If a potential cleaner is found, agree their scope, dates, payment terms and responsibility for the work directly before proceeding.

Printable Worksheet

Keep this checklist

Print or save this worksheet as a clean PDF. Fill in the area, surface, access, and compare up to 3 contractor quotes side by side.

Job Scope
[ ] Driveway[ ] Patio[ ] Both
Paving Surface
[ ] Block Paving[ ] Natural Stone / Slabs[ ] Concrete[ ] Other
Approx Area
_______ m²
Outside Tap
[ ] Working outside tap[ ] No tap (van water tank needed)
Compare up to 3 contractor quotes
Scope / Quote ItemContractor AContractor BContractor C
Total Price (inc. VAT)£ ____________£ ____________£ ____________
Surface rotary pressure wash[ ] Yes [ ] No[ ] Yes [ ] No[ ] Yes [ ] No
Black lichen / biocidal treatment[ ] Yes [ ] No[ ] Yes [ ] No[ ] Yes [ ] No
Kiln-dried sand / joint refilling[ ] Yes [ ] No[ ] Yes [ ] No[ ] Yes [ ] No
Protective sealing included?[ ] Yes [ ] No[ ] Yes [ ] No[ ] Yes [ ] No
Wash water runoff control plan[ ] Yes [ ] No[ ] Yes [ ] No[ ] Yes [ ] No
Moss & slurry cleared from site[ ] Yes [ ] No[ ] Yes [ ] No[ ] Yes [ ] No
Public liability insurance checked[ ] Yes [ ] No[ ] Yes [ ] No[ ] Yes [ ] No
Estimated completion date____________________________________

Sources behind this guide

Official guidance, municipal regulations, and material standards referenced across this guide.

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