Block paving cleaning in Ross-on-Wye: what to expect
In and around Ross-on-Wye, village-style frontages sit alongside newer cul-de-sacs, so the right block often depends on the age of the house.
Clay ground is widespread in the West Midlands, so the sub-base depth and drainage are checked on every survey.
How much does a block paving cleaning job cost in Ross-on-Wye?
In the West Midlands, a block paving cleaning job usually costs £2.50–£5 per m² including VAT. For a 50 m² drive, that is roughly £125–£250. Your exact price depends on what the survey or your photos show, and is fixed in writing before anything is booked.
| 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 West Midlands, 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.
- Weeds and moss removed from the joints
- Kiln-dried sand brushed in once dry (re-sanding package)
- Rotary surface clean at a pressure that will not blow out the joints
- Optional biocide and sealer
- Pre-treatment where needed
How we find the cause
- Whether the paving is permeable (no sand, no sealing with the wrong product)
- Moss, algae, weeds and oil staining
- Type of block and its age
- Whether any blocks are loose or sunken first
- How much joint sand is left
How it works
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.
Why choose Block Paving Contractors
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.
Edges set in concrete
Every edge restraint is bedded and haunched, so the paving cannot creep.
Itemised quotes
Break-out, waste, edging, drainage and covers are separate lines you can see.
Cleaning in Ross-on-Wye: 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 often should block paving in Ross-on-Wye 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.
Do you cover Ledbury, Hereford and Leominster?
Yes. We cover Ross-on-Wye and the places around it, including Ledbury, Hereford and Leominster, and the rest of Herefordshire.
Cleaning near Ross-on-Wye
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