Planning a block paving cleaning job in Brighton
Brighton has a big mix of housing, from older terraces near the centre to newer estates further out, so no two drives here start from the same ground.
Planning-sensitive towns and conservation areas are common in the South East, so we check the front-garden rules before quoting.
How much does a block paving cleaning job cost in Brighton?
Most block paving cleaning job quotes in the South East fall within £2.50–£5.50 per m² including VAT. A 50 m² drive would usually be about £135–£270, with any extras listed separately on your quote.
| Item | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Jet wash clean with a rotary cleaner | £2.50–£5.50 per m² |
| Clean and re-sand | £5.50–£11 per m² |
| Clean, re-sand and seal | £8.50–£20 per m² |
| Sealing only | £5.50–£16 per m² |
Guide figures for the South East, 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
- Pre-treatment where needed
- Weeds and moss removed from the joints
- Kiln-dried sand brushed in once dry (re-sanding package)
- Optional biocide and sealer
What we look at first in Brighton
- Moss, algae, weeds and oil staining
- Walls, doors and planting to protect
- Whether any blocks are loose or sunken first
- Shade and drainage, which affect regrowth
- 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
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.
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.
Repair before replace
If your drive can be fixed or re-laid, we will say so.
Cleaning in Brighton: 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.
How much does a block paving cleaning job cost in Brighton?
Guide price for Brighton: £2.50–£5.50 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.
How often should block paving in Brighton be cleaned?
Every two to four years for most drives, more often for shaded or north-facing paving.
Cleaning near Brighton
Nearby towns we cover for cleaning, and cleaning across East Sussex:
- Cleaning in Hove
- Cleaning in Portslade
- Cleaning in Rottingdean
- Cleaning in Seaford
- Cleaning in Hailsham
- Cleaning in Eastbourne
