Planning a block paving cleaning job in Gloucester
Gloucester 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.
Sloping plots are common in the South West, which affects edging, steps and where the water runs.
How much does a block paving cleaning job cost in Gloucester?
For Gloucester, our guide is £2.50–£5 per m² including VAT, so a 50 m² drive is likely to be £125–£250. Smaller jobs cost more per square metre because set-up and waste costs do not shrink with the area.
| 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 does a block paving cleaning job involve?
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.
- Optional biocide and sealer
- Pre-treatment where needed
- Kiln-dried sand brushed in once dry (re-sanding package)
- Weeds and moss removed from the joints
- Rotary surface clean at a pressure that will not blow out the joints
What we look at first in Gloucester
- Walls, doors and planting to protect
- Shade and drainage, which affect regrowth
- Type of block and its age
- How much joint sand is left
- Whether any blocks are loose or sunken first
From enquiry to finished paving
Quick details
Your postcode and the job. It takes a minute.
On-site check
Measurements, levels against the damp-proof course, ground and drainage.
Itemised quote
Fixed once the specification is agreed, with no vague extras.
Laid and finished
Compacted, jointed and handed back clean.
What you can expect from us
Itemised quotes
Break-out, waste, edging, drainage and covers are separate lines you can see.
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.
Repair before replace
If your drive can be fixed or re-laid, we will say so.
Water planned first
Falls, channels and soakaways are designed before the pattern is chosen.
Cleaning in Gloucester: questions
Do you cover Cheltenham, Stroud and Tewkesbury?
Yes. We cover Gloucester and the places around it, including Cheltenham, Stroud and Tewkesbury, and the rest of Gloucestershire.
How much does a block paving cleaning job cost in Gloucester?
Guide price for Gloucester: £2.50–£5 per m² including VAT, with a minimum charge for small areas.
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.
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 Gloucester
Nearby towns we cover for cleaning, and cleaning across Gloucestershire:
- Cleaning in Cheltenham
- Cleaning in Stroud
- Cleaning in Tewkesbury
- Cleaning in Cirencester
- Cleaning in Yate
