Planning a block paving cleaning job in Chester-le-Street
In Chester-le-Street, many front gardens have already been paved once, so new paving often starts with breaking out the old surface.
Wind-driven rain on the North East coast makes falls and a well-filled joint more important.
How much does a block paving cleaning job cost in Chester-le-Street?
Most block paving cleaning job quotes in the North East fall within £2.50–£4.50 per m² including VAT. A 50 m² drive would usually be about £115–£225, with any extras listed separately on your quote.
| Item | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Jet wash clean with a rotary cleaner | £2.50–£4.50 per m² |
| Clean and re-sand | £4.50–£9 per m² |
| Clean, re-sand and seal | £7–£18 per m² |
| Sealing only | £4.50–£14 per m² |
Guide figures for the North East, 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
- Pre-treatment where needed
- Weeds and moss removed from the joints
- Optional biocide and sealer
- Rotary surface clean at a pressure that will not blow out the joints
What we look at first in Chester-le-Street
- Which sealer finish suits a slope or patio
- Type of block and its age
- Whether any blocks are loose or sunken first
- Whether the paving is permeable (no sand, no sealing with the wrong product)
- How much joint sand is left
What happens next
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.
What you can expect from us
Clean finish
The site is swept, the joints are filled and you are shown how to look after the paving.
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.
Honest timescales
We tell you how long the job takes and what can delay it, such as approvals and weather.
Cleaning in Chester-le-Street: questions
Do you cover Stanley, Durham and Seaham?
Yes. We cover Chester-le-Street and the places around it, including Stanley, Durham and Seaham, and the rest of County Durham.
How much does a block paving cleaning job cost in Chester-le-Street?
Guide price for Chester-le-Street: £2.50–£4.50 per m² including VAT, with a minimum charge for small areas.
How often should block paving in Chester-le-Street be cleaned?
Every two to four years for most drives, more often for shaded or north-facing paving.
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.
Cleaning near Chester-le-Street
Nearby towns we cover for cleaning, and cleaning across County Durham:
- Cleaning in Stanley
- Cleaning in Durham
- Cleaning in Seaham
- Cleaning in Consett
- Cleaning in Peterlee
- Cleaning in Bishop Auckland
