How to clean & repoint a patio

15 years of dirt on this patio & wall full of weeds ,black and white spot ,algae moss you name it .
Are job was to remove all the dirt grime and weeds and clean it . We repointed the path with flowpoint cement slurry.
watch how we transformed the garden wall and pointed it with flowpoint.
The video shows step by step the process to get your tiered dirty paving back to its former glory .
All finished off with a really good paving slurry to repoint your paving and walls.
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[@mrgerrytube]

Nice job 👍

[@davecleggett9371]

Well, I started watching, thinking to myself "Oh no, not another patio cleaning shambles, I know how to use a Karcher!" And then the magic happened. Just goes to show what a difference sheer effort and skill can make to a finished job. Justin, you convinced me mate, that was definitely NOT a patio cleaning shambles - more a work of art mate. What a difference!

[@brickrightbuildinglandscaping]

Dave its all about how much time and effort you put in to things. Tha ks for the comments appreciate it 👍

[@Gino20202]

Beautiful work.

[@Just-SomeGuy]

Outstanding result, it looks like it’s been freshly laid!

[@brickrightbuildinglandscaping]

Thanks very much 👍

[@samuelmoore657]

that is bloody awesome!

[@brickrightbuildinglandscaping]

Thankyou Sam appreciated

[@SEFullmetalJake]

Amazing

[@brickrightbuildinglandscaping]

Thankyou very much 👍

[@Jim_Newlands]

Wowsers! What an incredible transformation. 👏

[@brickrightbuildinglandscaping]

Turned out nice for us thanks Jim 👍

[@christianjones1717]

First class as always 👌

[@brickrightbuildinglandscaping]

Appreciate it 👍

[@markbriers4302]

Awesome transformation guys !

[@brickrightbuildinglandscaping]

Thanks so much!

[@a-g3003]

Looks amazing mate

[@brickrightbuildinglandscaping]

Thankyou 👍

[@gavinparry5426]

Great job guys!

[@brickrightbuildinglandscaping]

Thanks gav

[@romeosz]

Great job.

[@brickrightbuildinglandscaping]

Thanks 👍💯

[@Yiddo67]

Top job Justin 👏

[@brickrightbuildinglandscaping]

Thankyou 👌

[@jandabrowski4304]

Brawo

[@LewisgardenservicesLtd]

Looks brilliant 👌

[@brickrightbuildinglandscaping]

Thanks Nathan

[@philiplawson5699]

Super great job!

[@brickrightbuildinglandscaping]

Thanks philip 👍

[@robertmorris5214]

Fantastic job

[@brickrightbuildinglandscaping]

Cheers rob

[@markrobinson1458]

Good as new, great results 👍

[@brickrightbuildinglandscaping]

Thanks mark

[@hoppy0019]

Enjoyed watching that 🙂 Great job

[@brickrightbuildinglandscaping]

Appreciate it thankyou 👍🙌

[@stuglover1526]

Lovely job Justin 👏🏻

[@brickrightbuildinglandscaping]

Thanks Stu

[@neilsmart78]

Nice one Justin 👌🏻

[@brickrightbuildinglandscaping]

Thankyou

[@philbrown8181]

Great job! Well done.

[@brickrightbuildinglandscaping]

Thanks phil 👍

[@Doug....]

Looks very nice Justin 👍😁

[@brickrightbuildinglandscaping]

Nice one daug

[@RichardDowd]

Looks like new 💪

[@brickrightbuildinglandscaping]

Nice one rich 👌

[@martintaylor7049]

That’s unbelievable pal what a great job.

[@brickrightbuildinglandscaping]

Martin appreciate that

[@charlesdouglas2877]

What a brilliant job - Well done boys.

[@brickrightbuildinglandscaping]

Thanks Charles appreciate it 👍🙌

[@banjomir519]

Amazing job, it looks brand new!

[@brickrightbuildinglandscaping]

Thankyou

[@JohnHealy-zq3tl]

Nice job

[@brickrightbuildinglandscaping]

Thanks John 👍💯

[@jamieway5379]

Excellent job mate love the colours when they’re wet 👌

[@brickrightbuildinglandscaping]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@OldManGaming69]

Good job lads.

[@brickrightbuildinglandscaping]

Appreciate it thanks 👍

[@HellCatt0770]

Looks brand new!

[@brickrightbuildinglandscaping]

Thankyou 👍

[@blastfromthepastism]

Wow what an amazing transformation 👌 Thanks for making and sharing and please keep them coming 👍 Your videos are always great to watch 😊

[@brickrightbuildinglandscaping]

Appreciate you Mark thanks

[@robertmcgee5003]

Great video

[@brickrightbuildinglandscaping]

Thanks Robert 👍

[@dannyhogi4953]

Great job boys looks miles better

[@brickrightbuildinglandscaping]

Took a lot of work Danny but 👍 Thanks

[@dannyhogi4953]

@@brickrightbuildinglandscaping looks it mate just shows you what time and effort can do mate have a good week boys

[@johnbuist5289]

Another top upload by Justin amazing transformation showing us the exact stages of cleaning a repointing using flo- point top workmanship a great finish on the path and Bricks thanks Justin and the boys for the upload 👏

[@brickrightbuildinglandscaping]

A pleasure cheers John 👍

[@mits7216]

Great job my friend. Such dedication and application to the job👏

[@brickrightbuildinglandscaping]

Appreciate it thank you 💯

[@ceriadam-lewis6802]

Superb video and well explained too. What a transformation 👌

[@brickrightbuildinglandscaping]

Ta v much

[@chrisbradly4723]

That is a really nice job. A very BIG well done!

[@brickrightbuildinglandscaping]

Appreciate it thanks Chris 👍

[@amberklein1560]

Wow!

[@roybatty2030]

Nice original installation and nice maintenance job, looks great after 15y.

[@brickrightbuildinglandscaping]

Thanks very much

[@grumpyspark2549]

Looks good Justin. you must be pleased to come back to an old job and see it still structurally sound. Shows what a good job you did in the first place

[@brickrightbuildinglandscaping]

Always good to see work that lasts 👌

[@iant7964]

Absolutely fantastic job guy's, hard work and skill always pays off, I am sure she was over the moon.

[@brickrightbuildinglandscaping]

Yes she was very happy thanks ian appreciate the comment 👍

[@CommonSenseIsAVirtue]

Wow!!! Great job!👍 I wish you were in Florida. Love it.❤

[@brickrightbuildinglandscaping]

I wish i was in florida aswell rains so mucb here its depressing 🤣🤣👍💕

[@ianyanto123]

great job lads! flowpoint looks decent!!

[@brickrightbuildinglandscaping]

Its good stuff

[@dsslimone]

I thought it was a different patio when I saw the comparison at the start. Cracking job. 😊

[@brickrightbuildinglandscaping]

Appreciate that thankyou 👍💯

[@craigmartin7504]

Great work lads , that flowpoint is good stuff but frightening at times lol 😂😳

[@brickrightbuildinglandscaping]

Spot on with that

[@peterhynes3251]

Nice job Justin - I have never seen the flow-point stuff being used - was amazed you could hit it with a karcher and not flush it back out of the joints. I learned something very useful from that as I am about to restore some indian stone at my own property. Please keep the videos coming. Your relaxed, friendly and common sense style of presenting is perfect for me!

[@brickrightbuildinglandscaping]

Appreciate the comments peter 👍

[@scoobysal]

Need to do this on block paving

[@brickrightbuildinglandscaping]

My latest video is this 👌

[@johnward182]

Hi Justine Lovely job mate ❤ and the labour involved to do it right pal , not a cheap job , we keep getting undercut by people who don’t do it right ( leaflet brigade ) , so given up quoting now mate lovely stuff pal ❤ have a great week # flowpoint , nice stuff but nightmare lol , great idea with that dwarf wall pal , genius you are pal ❤

[@brickrightbuildinglandscaping]

Thanks John mate hope your doing alright . People seem to be going for the cheaper trades people option with us aswell . Very frustrating when all we care about is doing a really good job but that extra detail thought and attention costs .You get what you pay for with us and if people want cheap let em carry on . Difficult times followed by what thats the big question. Not a lot of confidence to spend money out there at the moment. 43% materials have gone up on average since 2021 .Its difficult now to win work as its difficult for people to afford the work its natural for people to look at cheaper options. For us we set out who we are we have an identity of a trusted company that do top work and that cant change John. Good luck pal speak again soon mate for a catch up . Justin 👍

[@fritzdrybeam]

You think this is good?

[@davidtjac]

Had my patio repointed three times in six years, now needs doing again as they used the expensive Sika fastfix (over 150 sq m) which is useless and not able to sustain jetwashing!! I appreciate your attitude and hard work to get best results.

[@brickrightbuildinglandscaping]

Thanks David yes unfortunately the sika stuff is useless in my opinion. These companies sell products saying its this and that and its not fit for the intended purpose. The contracter uses it because they believe its good but it falls short .👍

[@SteveAndAlexBuild]

Mint job that Justin, really superb finish 👏🏽👏🏽🤙🏽🧱👍🏼

[@brickrightbuildinglandscaping]

Turned out ok.. Thanks Steve

[@brianherbert9608]

If you ever want to do a large patio in Surrey please let me know!! Fabulous job. 😊

[@brickrightbuildinglandscaping]

Brian if your were closer to Cardiff id love to help .Surrey is a bit far for us unfortunately sorry but i appreciate your thought about us doing your work .Good luck . Justin 👍

[@barbbirdyard]

What to do if the brick pathway is sinking in some areas?

[@brickrightbuildinglandscaping]

@@barbbirdyard Id lift and relay it 👍

[@anthonyhulse1248]

I kinda like the before.

[@brickrightbuildinglandscaping]

Each to there own i suppose ive no issue with that 👍

[@fangfacetaz2229]

Great video mate the whole thing looks like new again fantastic job👍What colour flowpoint did you use stone grey or natural grey?

[@brickrightbuildinglandscaping]

Natural grey was used here 👍

[@normanboyes4983]

Excellent result - in your video you mention a 2:1 mix of water and sodium hypochlorite and using SH neat - but what strength SH does that refer to? General retail stuff is around 5% - Trade stuff obviously greater than that but ranging 10 to 12% ish.

[@brickrightbuildinglandscaping]

Hi norman I use the 15% version

[@mohammedsharif6393]

Video excellent I got one question after putting slurry in joints how did you get it off

[@brickrightbuildinglandscaping]

Jet wash mo.👍

[@jordansmith4421]

Great video! Wondering what the best way to clean up after is? Want to do this for my mum but want to prevent as much run off into her garden as possible! Cheers!

[@brickrightbuildinglandscaping]

Just got to do it basically 👍

[@wotviewer]

the whole point of using both hypo (bleach) and slurry based pointing is you must rinse off afterwards with copious amounts of water. Run off is therefore both essential and inevitable. You'll notice that the (keen gardener) householder removed certain plants before they started, presumably to eliminate any risk to them The only other safeguard you can use is to thoroughly soak the borders so any run off will be entering totally saturated ground where it will become so dilute it is much less likely to do any lasting damage.

[@DoctorCreevy]

Great job guys. How long did you leave the flow point to firm up before jet washing it off

[@brickrightbuildinglandscaping]

Think it was aroumd 25 mins but its weather dependent on how long it takes to set 👍

[@simonpj145]

Wow that’s such a transformation. Can I ask 2 questions? Can you use the same technique with slate? And is it a reasonable DIY job or is it one of those things that’s waaaay harder than it looks?

[@brickrightbuildinglandscaping]

Hi Simon. Do a test strip not used it on Slate as of yet . The hypo clean can be done diy . However the flowpoint can be diy but its a rapid set cement so you do need to no what your doing .id apply it in small areas if not done it before Si.👍💯

[@MarcusT86]

Fantastic work as always buddy. Is that stuff you put on the slabs basically brick acid? And I’d love to be able to use that flow point but I know I’d mess up a whole patio so going to stick to the much slower traditional sand and cement method 😅

[@brickrightbuildinglandscaping]

Hi marcus Its hypochlorite not brick acid mate. Nothing wrong with sand and cement method 👌

[@LeiChat]

Thanks for the video. After using the squeegee to drag the cement slurry, how do you clean the excess off the paving, without removing it from the gaps, please?

[@brickrightbuildinglandscaping]

With a power washer 👍

[@wotviewer]

interesting you did a final hypo after doing the pointing. Wonder what chemical reaction that produces with a cement based pointing?

[@brickrightbuildinglandscaping]

Flowpoint can leave a haze in some areas of the paving. Sometimes we use a weak dilution to clean this off to give those perfect results we look for .It has no immediate or lasting effects on the Flowpoint. 👍

[@km6550]

Brilliant job! Please can you tell me the ratio water to flowpoint and how long did you leave before washing off. Many thanks.

[@brickrightbuildinglandscaping]

Thanks. 4.25 lts per bag of flowpoint..the wash off is dependent on temperature. Warmer weather wash off it 10mins or colder weather way more .so i cant answer that its on the day really 👍

[@albamcconnell]

Wonderful work! I want to paint my paving slabs. Should I re-point before or after painting? Thank you.

[@brickrightbuildinglandscaping]

Ive never painted slabs sorry 👍

[@albamcconnell]

@@brickrightbuildinglandscaping ok, thank you for answering so quickly. Have a lovely day.

[@brickrightbuildinglandscaping]

@albamcconnell And you sorry i cant help 👍

[@franglancy2275]

How did you clean the existing joints? Mine currently is a mix of cement, a sand resin and weeds! Did you completely clean the joints out if so with what?

[@ColinDyckes]

Great result, but two questions if I may: 1) won't the hypochlorite kill the grass as well as cleaning off the mould spots? 2) The flowpoint seems to leave a very rough finish with that approach - isn't that just going to accumulate dirt, moss, mould? Looks as if a brickie's jointing trowel could fix that, but not sure at what stage. I have a large buff concrete patio that needs completely repointing and wondering whether to try flowpoint over the traditional soak, let slabs dry in sun, brush in dry mortar mix, point method.

[@brickrightbuildinglandscaping]

You have to be careful using chemicals obviously. I didn't create any damage to plants and grass and ive never found hypo do that although it can be harmful to green growth but thats the chance you and the customer take if you want your patio cleaned i guess. All i will say about flowpoint is in my opinion its at this time the best product to use to point or re point indian sandstone. Its very strong and durable and comes in different types and colour so may be look up flowpoint smooth for your requirements 👍

[@malcolmbale9566]

Great jobs lads!!, how do u rate the flowpoint & can yo use it on wider joints?

[@brickrightbuildinglandscaping]

Good stuff for indian sandstone. Can be used on wider joints yes 👍

[@Liverpool1ne]

Excellent finish 👍🏻 how long would you reasonably expect flowpoint to last and is there a maximum joint size? Thanks

[@brickrightbuildinglandscaping]

I think the max width joint is 50 mm. Its life span as per flowpoint technical is upto 42 years obviously ive not tested that out . Ive ive not had any call backs at all so far 👍

[@Liverpool1ne]

@@brickrightbuildinglandscaping great feedback thanks 👍🏻

[@brickrightbuildinglandscaping]

@Liverpool1ne No worries pleasure 👍

[@Aeronaut1975]

Nice Lupins, Margaret. What colur are they? Mine keep getting eaten by something.

[@brickrightbuildinglandscaping]

Think they were white 👍

[@James-xb7eg]

Nice one! How long did it take?

[@brickrightbuildinglandscaping]

Think it was about two days James

[@P_Diddy999]

Hi. Wow. So at the very end, you coated it again with Hypo but this time brushed it on (did you dilute it) or kept it at 15% Will Any 15% hypo work? Many thanks.

[@brickrightbuildinglandscaping]

At the end the hypo was diluted it was only to get the cement residue off the slabs . As far as i no all hypo at 15% will work no matter the brand 👍

[@jaccijaques1242]

Can i ask please do you just jet wash the flowpoint slurry off the slabs .?

[@brickrightbuildinglandscaping]

Yes you do

[@hobs233]

What colour flowpoint do you use? Looks like natural grey, but trying to find a video of yours using the charcoal!

[@brickrightbuildinglandscaping]

Was grey used charcoal on the video called how to flow point on your own 👍

[@cazcazzie]

Fantastic job! A pity you're down in Cardiff, though - are you coming up to North Yorkshire any time soon?

[@brickrightbuildinglandscaping]

Thanks .id actually like to visit Yorkshire but a bit far for us to travel up unfortunately 👍

[@CT-oi4ln]

@@brickrightbuildinglandscaping I can really recommend it!! With your talents I bet you could take on a week's (or more) work up here and make it worth your while! 😀

[@brickrightbuildinglandscaping]

@@CT-oi4ln 🤣🤣 dont no if the van would make it up there 🤣🤣👍

[@notmozart1]

I have a similar patio and some of the slabs vibrate as you walk on them. Would that Flowpoint secure them by repointing them or do I need to lift them and address the fixing? Thanks - excellent video by the way!

[@brickrightbuildinglandscaping]

It would stabilise then but not fix them so youd need to address them

[@notmozart1]

@@brickrightbuildinglandscaping Thanks - In my heart of hearts I sort of knew really - just trying to avoid lifting them - LOL!!

[@brickrightbuildinglandscaping]

@notmozart1 Lift relay is the best option good luck 👍

[@alanmcquillan5145]

How long do you leave the flow point on for before washing off?

[@brickrightbuildinglandscaping]

That is a very good question .It depends on the temperature your working in .cold and its takes long to set hotter and it sets very very quickly so be careful 👍

[@andygowing9677]

Did the hypo kill the grass along the edges?

[@brickrightbuildinglandscaping]

No Andy customer dug the edges out

[@meeralpineapplepapersandgi6016]

Hello. Great video. Did you remove all the existing grout before repointing? How did you do this, with what tool please?

[@brickrightbuildinglandscaping]

You either just use an old screw driver or similar or if the joints are stubborn a disc cutter

[@meeralpineapplepapersandgi6016]

Thank you. And should I remove all the existing grout, I.e. the grout that is fine as well, or just the grout that is cracking please?

[@brickrightbuildinglandscaping]

@@meeralpineapplepapersandgi6016 remove all grout

[@paulvance1898]

How long do I leave cement on slabs before wash off

[@brickrightbuildinglandscaping]

Its weather dependent paul. I cant actually say other than it has to be firm to the touch in the joint . Cold weather takes longer to set than if its warm so no set time as such sorry

[@mancunianinlondon]

Looks incredible, but is the price incredible too?

[@brickrightbuildinglandscaping]

Im not rich or even close .honest days living for an honest days work

[@mancunianinlondon]

@@brickrightbuildinglandscaping I'd be knackered if I attempted that. How much do you think it would cost? Pretty impressive

[@brickrightbuildinglandscaping]

@@mancunianinlondon I cant give prices on previous jobs but it took a few days work and the materials arnt expensive and way way cheaper than a new patio but thats what you get basically 👍

[@TheAndzhik]

How does it react to freezing? Wouldn't it crack?

[@brickrightbuildinglandscaping]

Cant install it below 5 degrees but once its in and cured it great has a life span of up to 40 years .its used by most council here on major projects so all in all i think its a great product 👍

[@uniselector7020]

So what was the effect of Sodium Hypochlorite on the garden plants ?

[@brickrightbuildinglandscaping]

None

[@GregglesD]

Great job. Can I ask How did you get the concrete off the top of the paving slabs? You were squeegeeing it then it just cut to clean paving slabs…

[@brickrightbuildinglandscaping]

Jet washer greg 👍

[@basicsurfer08]

is flow point very expensive?

[@brickrightbuildinglandscaping]

No about £25 a bag

[@AVV_Beats]

How did you clean the cement slurry off the slabs?

[@brickrightbuildinglandscaping]

With a jet wash 👍

[@AVV_Beats]

@@brickrightbuildinglandscaping Thanks for the quick reply! I'll have to try Flowpoint. I'm guessing you use a pretty soft attachment on the jet wash to prevent the slurry from being pushed out of the joints?

[@brickrightbuildinglandscaping]

@@AVV_Beats You have to wash off the flowpoint at exactly the right time 👍

[@paulhughes7079]

Jeez, how much work?!

[@brickrightbuildinglandscaping]

Lots

[@mikeholt7087]

Does that stuff kill the grass

[@brickrightbuildinglandscaping]

It can mike but ive not had any issues

[@nickaf5262]

you didnt just clean and repoint that patio you relayed it 😁

[@brickrightbuildinglandscaping]

🤣🤣 thanks Nick

[@kingshadow4989]

How much did you charge for this job

[@brickrightbuildinglandscaping]

I cant share that information sorry

[@seanmcg5423]

How much would that cost?

[@brickrightbuildinglandscaping]

Due to customer confidentiality i cant supply that sorry all i can say is over 1k

[@louisehenderson929]

How dod you clean the slurry off patio?

[@brickrightbuildinglandscaping]

With a jet washer louise 👍

[@eddieflynn502]

Did it not spill onto the lawn/ beds.. where did you wash it of too ?

[@jimmyjones1035]

Did you turn water to wine for Jesus 😂

[@brickrightbuildinglandscaping]

🤣🤣🤣

[@PhotoAllanRich]

Isn't sodium hypochlorite harmful to plants...

[@brickrightbuildinglandscaping]

Lots of comments saying the same thing. Yes it is but ive never seen any damage. Ultimately its up to the client to move planta or decide to use it .

[@NoName-py2dh]

@@brickrightbuildinglandscaping hi awesome video. What mix are you doing ? Are you just putting cement in the gap or doing a 4:1 mix.

[@NoName-py2dh]

@@brickrightbuildinglandscapingalso I have stained my flags with cement when grouting. My Karcher won’t take it off. Can I buy any fluids to get it off ?

[@brickrightbuildinglandscaping]

@NoName-py2dh Id use brick acid on cement stains ask for it in the buildings merchants 👍

[@NoName-py2dh]

@@brickrightbuildinglandscaping I got this acid fluid from Wikes. hopefully it will work. It’s called Silka.

[@BandiMasha]

And her lawn edges and plants are all dead. Never use Sodium Hypochlorite close to vegetation. Plus get yourself and good petrol powerwasher. Karchers are crap

[@brickrightbuildinglandscaping]

The customer cut the lawn edges back plants werw fine .dont want a petrol powerwash but yea the karchers defo not the greatest

[@DessieTots]

You should really get into the habit of wearing some form of knee protection. You could be storing up trouble within a few years with arthritis, which is no joke. Also that repetitive musak is bloody annoying. I’d rather hear the sounds of you working.

[@brickrightbuildinglandscaping]

I actually use knee pads on every job and i totally agree with you on that. As for the music all we can do is are best im learning point taken 👍

[@createdbyLez]

Be nicer if you looked after your own health. No mask, eye protection and using hypochlorite in shorts 🤦🏼‍♂️

[@brickrightbuildinglandscaping]

I agree with you . I did wear a mask eventually but yes you are spot on 👍💯