Planning a block paving cleaning job in Peterlee
Peterlee 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.
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 Peterlee?
Expect block paving cleaning jobs in Peterlee to come in at around £2.50–£4.50 per m², including VAT at 20%. As an example, a 50 m² drive usually comes to between £115 and £225.
| 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.
- Rotary surface clean at a pressure that will not blow out the joints
- Kiln-dried sand brushed in once dry (re-sanding package)
- Pre-treatment where needed
- Rinse down of edges, steps and walls
- Optional biocide and sealer
How we find the cause
- Whether the paving is permeable (no sand, no sealing with the wrong product)
- Shade and drainage, which affect regrowth
- Which sealer finish suits a slope or patio
- Moss, algae, weeds and oil staining
- Type of block and its age
What happens next
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.
The dig and sub-base in writing
Your quote states the depth of dig, the sub-base thickness and how it is compacted.
Cleaning in Peterlee: questions
How often should block paving in Peterlee 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.
Do you cover Seaham, Hartlepool and Durham?
Yes. We cover Peterlee and the places around it, including Seaham, Hartlepool and Durham, and the rest of County Durham.
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.
Cleaning near Peterlee
Nearby towns we cover for cleaning, and cleaning across County Durham:
- Cleaning in Seaham
- Cleaning in Hartlepool
- Cleaning in Durham
- Cleaning in Chester-le-Street
- Cleaning in Billingham
- Cleaning in Stockton-on-Tees
