Block paving cleaning in Holywood: what to expect
Holywood is a smaller town, and many of its homes have more frontage to work with than city houses, which leaves room for borders and planting.
Dropped kerbs in Northern Ireland go through DfI Roads, so we build that timing into the plan for new drives.
How much does a block paving cleaning job cost in Holywood?
Most block paving cleaning job quotes in Northern Ireland fall within £2.50–£5 per m² including VAT. A 50 m² drive would usually be about £120–£240, with any extras listed separately on your quote.
| 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?
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.
- Weeds and moss removed from the joints
- Rotary surface clean at a pressure that will not blow out the joints
- Kiln-dried sand brushed in once dry (re-sanding package)
- Optional biocide and sealer
- Rinse down of edges, steps and walls
Before we price your block paving cleaning job
- Whether any blocks are loose or sunken first
- Which sealer finish suits a slope or patio
- Moss, algae, weeds and oil staining
- How much joint sand is left
- Whether the paving is permeable (no sand, no sealing with the wrong product)
How it works
Quick details
Your postcode and the job. It takes a minute.
On-site check
Measurements, levels against the damp-proof course, ground and drainage.
Itemised quote
Fixed once the specification is agreed, with no vague extras.
Laid and finished
Compacted, jointed and handed back clean.
How we work
The dig and sub-base in writing
Your quote states the depth of dig, the sub-base thickness and how it is compacted.
Itemised quotes
Break-out, waste, edging, drainage and covers are separate lines you can see.
Honest timescales
We tell you how long the job takes and what can delay it, such as approvals and weather.
Water planned first
Falls, channels and soakaways are designed before the pattern is chosen.
Cleaning in Holywood: questions
Do you cover Dundonald, Newtownards and Bangor, County Down?
Yes. We cover Holywood and the places around it, including Dundonald, Newtownards and Bangor, County Down, and the rest of County Down.
How often should block paving in Holywood be cleaned?
Every two to four years for most drives, more often for shaded or north-facing paving.
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 Holywood?
Guide price for Holywood: £2.50–£5 per m² including VAT, with a minimum charge for small areas.
Cleaning near Holywood
Nearby towns we cover for cleaning, and cleaning across County Down:
- Cleaning in Dundonald
- Cleaning in Newtownards
- Cleaning in Bangor, County Down
- Cleaning in Comber
- Cleaning in Carryduff
- Cleaning in Donaghadee
