Block paving cleaning in Swadlincote: what to expect
In Swadlincote, 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 Swadlincote?
In the East Midlands, a block paving cleaning job usually costs £2.50–£5 per m² including VAT. For a 50 m² drive, that is roughly £125–£250. 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–£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 you get with our cleaning service
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
- Pre-treatment where needed
- Weeds and moss removed from the joints
- Rinse down of edges, steps and walls
- Kiln-dried sand brushed in once dry (re-sanding package)
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)
- Which sealer finish suits a slope or patio
- 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.
How we work
Clean finish
The site is swept, the joints are filled and you are shown how to look after the paving.
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.
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 Swadlincote: questions
How much does a block paving cleaning job cost in Swadlincote?
Guide price for Swadlincote: £2.50–£5 per m² including VAT, with a minimum charge for small areas.
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 Derby, Long Eaton and Ilkeston?
Yes. We cover Swadlincote and the places around it, including Derby, Long Eaton and Ilkeston, and the rest of Derbyshire.
Cleaning near Swadlincote
Nearby towns we cover for cleaning, and cleaning across Derbyshire:
- Cleaning in Derby
- Cleaning in Long Eaton
- Cleaning in Ilkeston
- Cleaning in Belper
- Cleaning in Heanor
- Cleaning in Ripley
