What are patio black spots?

Lichen, also known as patio black spot, is a common type of biological growth that often infests patios and driveways in the UK. It spreads due to contamination from nearby vegetation, including plants, trees, and grass. The more plants and trees surrounding your patio, the higher the chance of an infestation. Areas closer to plants or grass are typically more affected. This is simply a natural process.

Patio black spots begin as tiny, dust-like spores found on the underside of leaves and other vegetation. When leaves fall onto your patio, cross-contamination begins. Once the black spots start to grow, they rapidly expand, becoming increasingly unsightly. Without the proper patio cleaning equipment, such as steam cleaning tools, these stubborn black spots can become a challenge to remove, even for professional cleaning companies. At Feel the pressure UK we guarantee a 100% patio black spot removal for all surface types.