Block paving cleaning in Dunstable: what to expect
Homes in Dunstable include plenty of semis and detached houses with room for a drive, plus older terraces where parking is tighter.
Clay soils are common in parts of the East of England, so drainage and sub-base depth get extra attention.
How much does a block paving cleaning job cost in Dunstable?
In the East of England, a block paving cleaning job usually costs £2.50–£5.50 per m² including VAT. For a 50 m² drive, that is roughly £130–£265. Your exact price depends on what the survey or your photos show, and is fixed in writing before anything is booked.
| Item | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Jet wash clean with a rotary cleaner | £2.50–£5.50 per m² |
| Clean and re-sand | £5.50–£11 per m² |
| Clean, re-sand and seal | £8.50–£20 per m² |
| Sealing only | £5.50–£16 per m² |
Guide figures for the East of England, checked 9 November 2026. See all prices or use the guide price tool.
What is included?
Cleaning washes out some of the jointing sand, so a proper clean is followed by re-sanding with kiln-dried sand once the surface has dried. Many owners then seal the paving to lock the new sand in and keep it cleaner for longer.
- Rinse down of edges, steps and walls
- Weeds and moss removed from the joints
- Kiln-dried sand brushed in once dry (re-sanding package)
- Pre-treatment where needed
- Rotary surface clean at a pressure that will not blow out the joints
How we find the cause
- Whether the paving is permeable (no sand, no sealing with the wrong product)
- Whether any blocks are loose or sunken first
- Shade and drainage, which affect regrowth
- How much joint sand is left
- Type of block and its age
What happens next
Send the basics
Postcode, what you need and a rough size. Photos help.
Survey
We measure, check levels, ground and drainage, and talk through blocks and patterns.
Written quote
An itemised quote with the specification, the price and the start date.
The work
Our paving team builds it to the agreed specification and leaves the site swept.
How we work
Itemised quotes
Break-out, waste, edging, drainage and covers are separate lines you can see.
The dig and sub-base in writing
Your quote states the depth of dig, the sub-base thickness and how it is compacted.
Water planned first
Falls, channels and soakaways are designed before the pattern is chosen.
Clean finish
The site is swept, the joints are filled and you are shown how to look after the paving.
Cleaning in Dunstable: questions
How much does a block paving cleaning job cost in Dunstable?
Guide price for Dunstable: £2.50–£5.50 per m² including VAT, with a minimum charge for small areas.
Can you seal my drive straight after cleaning?
Only once it is completely dry and re-sanded. Sealing damp paving traps moisture and can leave a white bloom.
How often should block paving in Dunstable be cleaned?
Every two to four years for most drives, more often for shaded or north-facing paving.
Do you cover Luton, Leighton Buzzard and Ampthill?
Yes. We cover Dunstable and the places around it, including Luton, Leighton Buzzard and Ampthill, and the rest of Bedfordshire.
Cleaning near Dunstable
Nearby towns we cover for cleaning, and cleaning across Bedfordshire:
- Cleaning in Luton
- Cleaning in Leighton Buzzard
- Cleaning in Ampthill
- Cleaning in Kempston
- Cleaning in Bedford
