Block paving cleaning in Belfast: the local picture
Belfast has a big mix of housing, from older terraces near the centre to newer estates further out, so no two drives here start from the same ground.
Wet winters in Northern Ireland make falls, edge restraints and full joints especially important.
How much does a block paving cleaning job cost in Belfast?
For Belfast, our guide is £2.50–£5 per m² including VAT, so a 50 m² drive is likely to be £120–£240. Smaller jobs cost more per square metre because set-up and waste costs do not shrink with the area.
| Item | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Jet wash clean with a rotary cleaner | £2.50–£5 per m² |
| Clean and re-sand | £5–£9.50 per m² |
| Clean, re-sand and seal | £7.50–£19 per m² |
| Sealing only | £5–£14 per m² |
Guide figures for Northern Ireland, checked 9 November 2026. See all prices or use the guide price tool.
What is included?
Block paving cleaning removes moss, algae, weeds and ground-in dirt from the surface and the joints, usually with a rotary surface cleaner on a pressure washer, which cleans evenly without the stripes a hand lance leaves. A biocide treatment can be applied to slow regrowth.
- Kiln-dried sand brushed in once dry (re-sanding package)
- Rinse down of edges, steps and walls
- Optional biocide and sealer
- Weeds and moss removed from the joints
- Rotary surface clean at a pressure that will not blow out the joints
How we find the cause
- Shade and drainage, which affect regrowth
- Walls, doors and planting to protect
- Moss, algae, weeds and oil staining
- Which sealer finish suits a slope or patio
- How much joint sand is left
From enquiry to finished paving
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.
Why choose Block Paving Contractors
Repair before replace
If your drive can be fixed or re-laid, we will say so.
Honest timescales
We tell you how long the job takes and what can delay it, such as approvals and weather.
One point of contact
You deal with one team from survey to sign-off, with work carried out by paving teams working under S&K.
Itemised quotes
Break-out, waste, edging, drainage and covers are separate lines you can see.
Cleaning in Belfast: questions
How often should block paving in Belfast be cleaned?
Every two to four years for most drives, more often for shaded or north-facing paving.
Do you cover Castlereagh, Newtownabbey and Lisburn?
Yes. We cover Belfast and the places around it, including Castlereagh, Newtownabbey and Lisburn, and the rest of County Antrim.
Will cleaning damage my block paving?
Not when it is done with a rotary cleaner at medium pressure and the joints are re-sanded afterwards. High-pressure lances held close are what cause damage.
How much does a block paving cleaning job cost in Belfast?
Guide price for Belfast: £2.50–£5 per m² including VAT, with a minimum charge for small areas.
Cleaning near Belfast
Nearby towns we cover for cleaning, and cleaning across County Antrim:
- Cleaning in Castlereagh
- Cleaning in Newtownabbey
- Cleaning in Lisburn
- Cleaning in Carrickfergus
- Cleaning in Ballyclare
- Cleaning in Antrim
