Can you include the narrow strip beside the house?
Describe its length, width, material and gate access. It may be possible to include it, but the route and condition need to be understood. Ask for that strip to appear in the scope so it is not mistaken for an access route that is simply being passed through.
Must I take the cars away before you arrive?
Arrange clearance of the proposed working area for the agreed time. If a vehicle cannot move, explain that during the enquiry so accessible areas and expectations can be settled. Do not leave moving a non-running car until the visit itself.
Could I park on newly added joint sand?
Follow the job-specific advice rather than assuming sand makes a drive immediately usable. The paving condition, any treatment and the finishing sequence affect handover. Ask before booking if temporary parking is limited, particularly when a return stage might be needed.
Do you need a wide entrance for every job?
Access suitability is individual, not a single published width. Send a picture showing gates, corners and the space beside parked cars. We can then discuss the equipment route and any restrictions before confirming what can be done.
Can washing get rid of sunken puddle areas?
It removes contamination, not the cause of settlement or poor falls. A depression can still hold water after it looks cleaner. Include those areas in your photographs and obtain appropriate repair advice where needed instead of expecting pressure washing to change the shape of the driveway.
Is a combined patio booking a separate visit?
Not necessarily, but the sequence depends on both surfaces and any finishing work. Include the garden access route, sizes and material details in one enquiry. The quotation can distinguish each task and explain whether suitable conditions require a later finishing visit.
Will you give me one fixed rate for the village?
No village-wide rate can reflect every property. Size, staining, surface type, restrictions and re-sanding change the workload. A free quote is based on the job described; photographs help, with a closer look where the condition cannot be resolved remotely.