HIGH PRESSURE CLEAN · SURFACE SAFE · SINCE 1985
Driveway Cleaning Christchurch
- High pressure clean lifts ground-in moss and grime without damaging the surface
- Surface matched: pavers, concrete, chip seal and exposed aggregate all handled differently
- Before and after photos with every clean, no need to ask
- Site Safe certified, Totika pre-qualified, SWMS supplied for any site that needs one
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Tell us about the property and we will come back with a price. Prefer to talk?Call Johno on 021 622 761.
Trusted since 1985
Mon to Fri, 8am to 5pm · Sat by arrangement
Site Safe & Totika certified
DRIVEWAY CLEANING CHRISTCHURCH
Driveway and pathway cleaning that lifts moss out of the surface
A path that goes slippery in the wet is how people end up on their back. Moss, lichen and general grime build up fastest in shaded, damp corners of a property, which in Christchurch is most of them over winter. By the time it’s visibly green, it has usually been growing into the surface for months.
Mobi-Vac has been waterblasting driveways and paths across Canterbury since 1985. We match the pressure and method to the surface, because pavers, concrete, chip seal and exposed aggregate all respond differently, and the wrong pressure on the wrong surface can do damage that costs more to fix than the clean itself.
Waterblasting or pressure washing? Same thing
Whatever you call it, it’s the same job: high pressure water lifting embedded moss, algae and grime out of the surface instead of skimming the top off it. Done properly, the surface stays clean well past the day we leave.
Paths, patios and entryways
A driveway clean covers the driveway itself. Paths, entryways and patios are not included by default, but they are easy to add on and they build up grime the same way. Mention them when you book and Mobi-Vac will price them in with the driveway rather than as a second visit.
Getting the pressure right for your surface
Too much pressure on pavers can blow the jointing sand out and loosen them. Too much on chip seal can dislodge the chip. We adjust pressure and technique to the material so the surface comes up clean without the damage an unmatched approach can leave behind.
WHAT IS INCLUDED
Every driveway clean includes
- High pressure clean of the driveway, with paths, patios and entryways available as an add on
- Pressure and method matched to your surface: pavers, concrete, chip seal or exposed aggregate
- Ground-in moss and lichen lifted out, along with the surface grime
- No mess washed into garden beds or left pooling
- Before and after photos, sent with every clean
- Fully trained and insured operators
HOW WE WORK
Four steps, start to finish
Select a step to see what happens.
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Call Johno or fill in the form and we will come back to you. For a standard driveway or path we can usually quote from the area and surface type. The price is confirmed before we book anything in.
Call Johno or fill in the form and we will come back to you. For a standard driveway or path we can usually quote from the area and surface type. The price is confirmed before we book anything in.
We turn up with the waterblasting gear matched to your surface and the safety equipment that keeps us compliant on any site. Before starting we check the surface type and condition, and flag anything already showing wear, like loose pavers or cracked concrete.
The surface is cleaned thoroughly with pressure and technique matched to the material, lifting ground-in moss and grime without damaging pavers, concrete or chip seal. This is where a generic blast and a properly matched clean look completely different a year later.
We clear any debris, make sure nothing has washed into garden beds or pooled where it shouldn’t, and pack up leaving the property exactly as we found it. Before and after photos are sent through so you can see the result, even if you were not home.
RECENT WORK
Check out some of our latest work
Real jobs across Christchurch and Canterbury. Every one of these is ours, not a stock image.
WHERE WE WORK
Driveway cleaning across Christchurch and Canterbury
We cover Christchurch and the wider Canterbury region. Pick an area to see it on the map.
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Christchurch
Our home base, and where most of our week is spent. We work right across the city, from the tree-lined streets of Fendalton, Merivale and St Albans through to Riccarton, Papanui, Halswell and out east. Driveways, paths and patios washed back to an even finish, at a pressure matched to the surface.
- Servicing Christchurch, including Fendalton, Merivale, St Albans, Riccarton, Papanui and Halswell
- 021 622 761
- info@mobivac.co.nz
- Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm
Our home base, and where most of our week is spent. We work right across the city, from the tree-lined streets of Fendalton, Merivale and St Albans through to Riccarton, Papanui, Halswell and out east. Driveways, paths and patios washed back to an even finish, at a pressure matched to the surface.
Rolleston, Lincoln, Prebbleton, West Melton and Darfield. One of the fastest growing parts of the country, with newer homes on open sites alongside established properties out towards the foothills. Driveways, paths and patios washed back to an even finish, at a pressure matched to the surface.
Rangiora, Kaiapoi, Woodend, Oxford and Pegasus. Big established trees through the older streets, and newer subdivisions closer to the coast where the wind carries everything in off the beach. Driveways, paths and patios washed back to an even finish, at a pressure matched to the surface.
The village under Mount Hutt, with big skies and bigger weather. A mix of family homes, lifestyle blocks and holiday houses that sit through hard frosts and strong nor’westers. Driveways, paths and patios washed back to an even finish, at a pressure matched to the surface.
The harbour village out on Banks Peninsula. Steep sites, established gardens and a lot of character homes looking down over the water, which is a rewarding place to work. Driveways, paths and patios washed back to an even finish, at a pressure matched to the surface.
The main town of mid Canterbury. Wide streets, mature plantings and plenty of rural and lifestyle properties spread out around it. Driveways, paths and patios washed back to an even finish, at a pressure matched to the surface.
North Canterbury wine country. Amberley, Leithfield and Waipara sit between the Hurunui hills and the coast, on open sites that catch plenty of weather. Driveways, paths and patios washed back to an even finish, at a pressure matched to the surface.
FAQS
Driveway & pathway cleaning questions
Cannot find your answer? Call Johno on 021 622 761 and he will talk it through.
How much does driveway cleaning cost in Christchurch?
Driveway and pathway cleaning starts from $100 + gst. The final price depends on the area, the surface type, and how heavily soiled it is. We will confirm the price with you before we begin.
Will high pressure damage my pavers or chip seal?
Not when the pressure is matched to the surface, and that is what we do. Too much pressure on pavers can blow the jointing sand out, and too much on chip seal can dislodge it, so we adjust pressure and technique to the material.
How often should a driveway be cleaned?
Once a year suits most driveways. Shaded or heavily planted sections tend to need it more often, because that’s where moss and lichen build up fastest.
Do you clean pathways and patios too?
They are not included in a driveway clean as standard, but they are easy to add on. Just ask when you book and Mobi-Vac will quote the paths, entryways or patio along with the driveway, and do the lot on the same visit.
Is waterblasting the same as pressure washing?
Yes, they’re the same job under different names. High pressure water lifting embedded grime and growth out of the surface.
Do I need to be home?
Not unless you would like to be. As long as we can get access, we will do the job and send through before and after photos once we are finished.
Will the moss come back?
A clean takes off what is there now, but moss in a shaded, damp spot will work its way back. What Mobi-Vac recommends is a moss and lichen treatment first, left to kill the growth off at the root, then the driveway or path cleaned about a month later. Done in that order the result holds for roughly a year, so both are worth booking annually. Ask when you book and we will line the two visits up.
What happens to the water and debris?
Mobi-Vac takes care that nothing pools where it should not or washes excessively into garden beds. No mess is left on the surface once we’re finished.
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Book a driveway clean in Christchurch
Free on site quotes, a fixed price confirmed before we start, and photos when the job is done.
ACCREDITED
Safe on every site
Site Safe certified, Totika pre-qualified, and a Safe Work Method Statement supplied for any site that needs one. That is what most commercial sites and property managers ask for before we start.
