Planning a block paving cleaning job in Consett
Consett is a sizeable town with a mix of semis, terraces and newer estates, and many drives here were first laid decades ago.
Former colliery ground and clay soils occur across the North East, so the survey checks for soft spots before the sub-base depth is set.
How much does a block paving cleaning job cost in Consett?
In the North East, a block paving cleaning job usually costs £2.50–£4.50 per m² including VAT. For a 50 m² drive, that is roughly £115–£225. 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–£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 does a block paving cleaning job involve?
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.
- Optional biocide and sealer
- Weeds and moss removed from the joints
- Pre-treatment where needed
- Kiln-dried sand brushed in once dry (re-sanding package)
- Rinse down of edges, steps and walls
How we find the cause
- Whether the paving is permeable (no sand, no sealing with the wrong product)
- Shade and drainage, which affect regrowth
- How much joint sand is left
- Type of block and its age
- Walls, doors and planting to protect
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.
What you can expect from us
Edges set in concrete
Every edge restraint is bedded and haunched, so the paving cannot creep.
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.
Water planned first
Falls, channels and soakaways are designed before the pattern is chosen.
Cleaning in Consett: questions
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.
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.
Do you cover Stanley, Chester-le-Street and Durham?
Yes. We cover Consett and the places around it, including Stanley, Chester-le-Street and Durham, and the rest of County Durham.
How much does a block paving cleaning job cost in Consett?
Guide price for Consett: £2.50–£4.50 per m² including VAT, with a minimum charge for small areas.
Cleaning near Consett
Nearby towns we cover for cleaning, and cleaning across County Durham:
- Cleaning in Stanley
- Cleaning in Chester-le-Street
- Cleaning in Durham
- Cleaning in Bishop Auckland
- Cleaning in Newton Aycliffe
- Cleaning in Seaham
