Block paving cleaning in Durham: the local picture
In Durham, 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 Durham?
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 does a block paving cleaning job involve?
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.
- Pre-treatment where needed
- Rinse down of edges, steps and walls
- Rotary surface clean at a pressure that will not blow out the joints
- Optional biocide and sealer
- Kiln-dried sand brushed in once dry (re-sanding package)
How we find the cause
- Whether any blocks are loose or sunken first
- Type of block and its age
- Shade and drainage, which affect regrowth
- Whether the paving is permeable (no sand, no sealing with the wrong product)
- Which sealer finish suits a slope or patio
How it works
Tell us about the job
Use the form, the quote tool, WhatsApp or a call.
We take a look
A survey visit, or photos for smaller repair and cleaning jobs.
Price in writing
Every line itemised, including the dig, edging and drainage.
Booked and built
Agreed start date, then the work, the final clean-down and the joint top-up.
How we work
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.
Edges set in concrete
Every edge restraint is bedded and haunched, so the paving cannot creep.
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.
Cleaning in Durham: questions
How often should block paving in Durham 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.
Do you cover Chester-le-Street, Stanley and Bishop Auckland?
Yes. We cover Durham and the places around it, including Chester-le-Street, Stanley and Bishop Auckland, and the rest of County Durham.
How much does a block paving cleaning job cost in Durham?
Guide price for Durham: £2.50–£4.50 per m² including VAT, with a minimum charge for small areas.
Cleaning near Durham
Nearby towns we cover for cleaning, and cleaning across County Durham:
- Cleaning in Chester-le-Street
- Cleaning in Stanley
- Cleaning in Bishop Auckland
- Cleaning in Peterlee
- Cleaning in Seaham
- Cleaning in Newton Aycliffe
