Block paving cleaning in Radcliffe: what to expect
In Radcliffe, many front gardens have already been paved once, so new paving often starts with breaking out the old surface.
Terraced streets across the North West often have very short frontages, so we check parking depth before quoting a conversion.
How much does a block paving cleaning job cost in Radcliffe?
For Radcliffe, 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 North West, 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.
- Kiln-dried sand brushed in once dry (re-sanding package)
- Rinse down of edges, steps and walls
- Pre-treatment where needed
- Optional biocide and sealer
- Weeds and moss removed from the joints
What we look at first in Radcliffe
- Whether the paving is permeable (no sand, no sealing with the wrong product)
- Type of block and its age
- Walls, doors and planting to protect
- Moss, algae, weeds and oil staining
- 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
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.
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.
Cleaning in Radcliffe: 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.
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 Whitefield, Prestwich and Bury?
Yes. We cover Radcliffe and the places around it, including Whitefield, Prestwich and Bury, and the rest of Greater Manchester.
How often should block paving in Radcliffe be cleaned?
Every two to four years for most drives, more often for shaded or north-facing paving.
Cleaning near Radcliffe
Nearby towns we cover for cleaning, and cleaning across Greater Manchester:
- Cleaning in Whitefield
- Cleaning in Prestwich
- Cleaning in Bury
- Cleaning in Farnworth
- Cleaning in Walkden
- Cleaning in Swinton
