Frequently Asked Questions
A. We provide professional exterior cleaning for the communities of Greater Manchester and throughout many parts of the Northwest. Manchester, Manchester City Centre, Bolton, Bury, Wigan, Rochdale, Oldham, Ashton-under-Lyme, Stockport, Wilmslow, Salford, Altrincham, Sale, Urmston, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Horwich, Lancashire, Blackburn, Preston, Burnley, Edgworth, Ramsbottom, Warrington, Whitworth, Calderbrook, Denshaw, Marsden, Glossop, Charlesworth, New Mills, Disley, Booth Green, Alderley Edge, Hale, Dunham Woodhouses, Rushgreen, Gorse Covert, Culcheth, Newton-le-Willows, New Boston, Billinge, Orrell, Appley Bridge, Standish, Coppull, Heath Charnock , Egerton, Prestbury, Bollington, Hurdsfield, Chorley, Priest Hutton, Aughton, Brookhouse, Quernmore, Dolphinholme, Oakenclough, Calder Vale, Claughton, Inglewhite, Barton, Goosnargh, Longridge, Ribchester, Brockhall Village, Clitheroe, Talbot Bridge, Sawley, Barnoldswick, Earby, Trawden, Lydgate, Todmorden, Littleborough, Milnrow, Rochdale, Tottington, Sharples, Horwich, Adlington, Standish, Orrell, Skelmersdale, Maghull, Woodvale, Banks, Saltcotes, Pilling, Glasson, Gisburn and many more...
A. Yes. All cheques to be made payable to Blast Away. We also accept cash.
A: - Strengthens and maintains paving performance as the sand is bonded by the sealant.
- Reduces surface porosity thereby resisting the penetration of stains
- Inhibits the growth of weeds, grass, algae & lichen.
- Helps to prevent the colonisation of ants nests
- Renders the area easier to maintain in the future.
- Enhances the appearance, especially older paving blocks.
Q. How long will the cleaning take?
A. Depending on the size of the area and stains to be cleaned, most jobs are
completed in one day. But the weather can play it's part, we will clean your area in any weather, although we may have to come back another day when the surface is dry to carry out any sealing applications.
Q. Can oil stains be removed?
A. Oil stains can be removed or reduced depending on the extent, so occasionally not all oil stains can be completely removed.
The type of surface also comes into consideration.
Q. Can you still re-sand & seal the paving if it's raining?
A. No. The paving must be completely dry and in the case of block paved areas, the kiln dried sand needs to work its way into the joints, maximizing stability. If the sand is wet, it won't pack into the joints properly as it will become thick and cloggy. For the sealing process, a dry surface is a must and no dampness should occur when the sealant is sprayed on.
Q. Do I need to put a deposit down for booking in the job?
A: No.
Q. Do you need to connect to my outside tap?
A. We don't have to if you don't wish, we have a 1000 liter tank on the van which is fully mobile with power,too, but if you don't mind us using your tap then it would make things easier as we wouldn't have to go away to keep filling up once the tank has run out, thus cancelling out uninterupted continuous work.
Q. We need our car park cleaned throughout, parking bays, kerbs and paving etc. But we don't want you to blast all the slop and solids down the drains, how would you manage avoiding this?
A: We can arrange for a roadsweeper to work with us as we have a company in the family that carries out this type of work on a daily basis and have done for over 15 years. We would clean every designated area into an accessable path for the roadsweeper to pick up, usually the roadway. Other than this and to keep costs as low as possible, we would scoop up and bag.