Block paving cleaning in Thamesmead: the local picture
In Thamesmead, many front gardens have already been paved once, so new paving often starts with breaking out the old surface.
Front gardens in much of London are short, so parking depth and the dropped kerb usually decide whether a drive is possible.
How much does a block paving cleaning job cost in Thamesmead?
For Thamesmead, our guide is £3–£6 per m² including VAT, so a 50 m² drive is likely to be £150–£300. 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 | £3–£6 per m² |
| Clean and re-sand | £6–£12 per m² |
| Clean, re-sand and seal | £9.50–£25 per m² |
| Sealing only | £6–£18 per m² |
Guide figures for London, 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.
- Optional biocide and sealer
- Rotary surface clean at a pressure that will not blow out the joints
- Rinse down of edges, steps and walls
- Pre-treatment where needed
- Kiln-dried sand brushed in once dry (re-sanding package)
What we look at first in Thamesmead
- Whether the paving is permeable (no sand, no sealing with the wrong product)
- Type of block and its age
- How much joint sand is left
- Shade and drainage, which affect regrowth
- Which sealer finish suits a slope or patio
What happens next
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
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.
Honest timescales
We tell you how long the job takes and what can delay it, such as approvals and weather.
Repair before replace
If your drive can be fixed or re-laid, we will say so.
Cleaning in Thamesmead: questions
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 much does a block paving cleaning job cost in Thamesmead?
Guide price for Thamesmead: £3–£6 per m² including VAT, with a minimum charge for small areas.
How often should block paving in Thamesmead be cleaned?
Every two to four years for most drives, more often for shaded or north-facing paving.
Do you cover Barking, Welling and Becontree?
Yes. We cover Thamesmead and the places around it, including Barking, Welling and Becontree, and the rest of Greater London.
Cleaning near Thamesmead
Nearby towns we cover for cleaning, and cleaning across Greater London:
- Cleaning in Barking
- Cleaning in Welling
- Cleaning in Becontree
- Cleaning in Dagenham
- Cleaning in Ilford
- Cleaning in Canning Town
