Planning a block paving cleaning job in Poole
Poole has everything from short terrace frontages to wide drives on newer estates, so the survey sets the layout and the dig.
The South West is wetter than the east of England, so falls and drainage are planned before the pattern is chosen.
How much does a block paving cleaning job cost in Poole?
Guide price in Poole: £2.50–£5 per m² including VAT, which puts a 50 m² drive at about £125–£250. These are South West guide figures; the survey confirms the real price before you commit.
| 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 South West, 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.
- Rinse down of edges, steps and walls
- Optional biocide and sealer
- Rotary surface clean at a pressure that will not blow out the joints
- Weeds and moss removed from the joints
- Pre-treatment where needed
Before we price your block paving cleaning job
- Shade and drainage, which affect regrowth
- Which sealer finish suits a slope or patio
- Type of block and its age
- Whether the paving is permeable (no sand, no sealing with the wrong product)
- How much joint sand is left
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
Water planned first
Falls, channels and soakaways are designed before the pattern is chosen.
The dig and sub-base in writing
Your quote states the depth of dig, the sub-base thickness and how it is compacted.
Repair before replace
If your drive can be fixed or re-laid, we will say so.
Clean finish
The site is swept, the joints are filled and you are shown how to look after the paving.
Cleaning in Poole: questions
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 Bournemouth, Ferndown and Christchurch?
Yes. We cover Poole and the places around it, including Bournemouth, Ferndown and Christchurch, and the rest of Dorset.
How much does a block paving cleaning job cost in Poole?
Guide price for Poole: £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.
Cleaning near Poole
Nearby towns we cover for cleaning, and cleaning across Dorset:
- Cleaning in Bournemouth
- Cleaning in Ferndown
- Cleaning in Christchurch
- Cleaning in Dorchester
- Cleaning in Weymouth
