Block paving cleaning in Long Eaton: what to expect
In Long Eaton, many front gardens have already been paved once, so new paving often starts with breaking out the old surface.
Block drives laid twenty or thirty years ago are often ready for re-laying rather than replacing, because sound blocks outlast a weak base.
How much does a block paving cleaning job cost in Long Eaton?
Expect block paving cleaning jobs in Long Eaton to come in at around £2.50–£5 per m², including VAT at 20%. As an example, a 50 m² drive usually comes to between £125 and £250.
| Item | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Jet wash clean with a rotary cleaner | £2.50–£5 per m² |
| Clean and re-sand | £5–£10 per m² |
| Clean, re-sand and seal | £8–£20 per m² |
| Sealing only | £5–£15 per m² |
Guide figures for the East Midlands, checked 9 November 2026. See all prices or use the guide price tool.
What is included?
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.
- Rotary surface clean at a pressure that will not blow out the joints
- Kiln-dried sand brushed in once dry (re-sanding package)
- Weeds and moss removed from the joints
- Rinse down of edges, steps and walls
- Pre-treatment where needed
How we find the cause
- How much joint sand is left
- Shade and drainage, which affect regrowth
- Whether the paving is permeable (no sand, no sealing with the wrong product)
- Moss, algae, weeds and oil staining
- Whether any blocks are loose or sunken first
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.
What you can expect from us
Honest timescales
We tell you how long the job takes and what can delay it, such as approvals and weather.
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.
Clean finish
The site is swept, the joints are filled and you are shown how to look after the paving.
Cleaning in Long Eaton: 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.
How often should block paving in Long Eaton be cleaned?
Every two to four years for most drives, more often for shaded or north-facing paving.
How much does a block paving cleaning job cost in Long Eaton?
Guide price for Long Eaton: £2.50–£5 per m² including VAT, with a minimum charge for small areas.
Do you cover Ilkeston, Heanor and Derby?
Yes. We cover Long Eaton and the places around it, including Ilkeston, Heanor and Derby, and the rest of Derbyshire.
Cleaning near Long Eaton
Nearby towns we cover for cleaning, and cleaning across Derbyshire:
- Cleaning in Ilkeston
- Cleaning in Heanor
- Cleaning in Derby
- Cleaning in Ripley
- Cleaning in Belper
- Cleaning in Alfreton
