East Sussex · Cleaning

Block paving cleaning in Portslade

Tired block paving in Portslade rarely needs replacing. A deep clean, fresh jointing sand and, if you want it, a sealer, make most drives look years younger.

  • Postcodes BN41
  • £2.50–£5.50 per m² inc VAT
  • Free survey for new paving
Rotary surface cleaner cleaning a block paved drive, half clean and half stained

Planning a block paving cleaning job in Portslade

In and around Portslade, village-style frontages sit alongside newer cul-de-sacs, so the right block often depends on the age of the house.

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 Portslade?

Guide price in Portslade£2.50–£5.50 per m²Including VAT at 20%

In the South East, a block paving cleaning job usually costs £2.50–£5.50 per m² including VAT. For a 50 m² drive, that is roughly £135–£270. Your exact price depends on what the survey or your photos show, and is fixed in writing before anything is booked.

ItemGuide 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 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
  • Optional biocide and sealer
  • Rinse down of edges, steps and walls
  • Kiln-dried sand brushed in once dry (re-sanding package)
  • Pre-treatment where needed

What we look at first in Portslade

  • Moss, algae, weeds and oil staining
  • Whether any blocks are loose or sunken first
  • How much joint sand is left
  • Shade and drainage, which affect regrowth
  • Walls, doors and planting to protect

From enquiry to finished paving

  1. Quick details

    Your postcode and the job. It takes a minute.

  2. On-site check

    Measurements, levels against the damp-proof course, ground and drainage.

  3. Itemised quote

    Fixed once the specification is agreed, with no vague extras.

  4. Laid and finished

    Compacted, jointed and handed back clean.

What you can expect from us

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.

Edges set in concrete

Every edge restraint is bedded and haunched, so the paving cannot creep.

Water planned first

Falls, channels and soakaways are designed before the pattern is chosen.

Cleaning in Portslade: questions

Do you cover Hove, Brighton and Rottingdean?

Yes. We cover Portslade and the places around it, including Hove, Brighton and Rottingdean, and the rest of East Sussex.

How much does a block paving cleaning job cost in Portslade?

Guide price for Portslade: £2.50–£5.50 per m² including VAT, with a minimum charge for small areas.

How often should block paving in Portslade be cleaned?

Every two to four years for most drives, more often for shaded or north-facing paving.

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 Portslade

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