Block paving cleaning in Hemel Hempstead: the local picture
Hemel Hempstead 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.
Flat ground across much of the East means falls have to be built in carefully so water does not sit on the drive.
How much does a block paving cleaning job cost in Hemel Hempstead?
For Hemel Hempstead, our guide is £2.50–£5.50 per m² including VAT, so a 50 m² drive is likely to be £130–£265. 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–£5.50 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 East of England, 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.
- Optional biocide and sealer
- Weeds and moss removed from the joints
- Rotary surface clean at a pressure that will not blow out the joints
- Kiln-dried sand brushed in once dry (re-sanding package)
- Rinse down of edges, steps and walls
How we find the cause
- Moss, algae, weeds and oil staining
- Shade and drainage, which affect regrowth
- How much joint sand is left
- Which sealer finish suits a slope or patio
- Whether the paving is permeable (no sand, no sealing with the wrong product)
How it works
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.
Honest timescales
We tell you how long the job takes and what can delay it, such as approvals and weather.
Clean finish
The site is swept, the joints are filled and you are shown how to look after the paving.
Edges set in concrete
Every edge restraint is bedded and haunched, so the paving cannot creep.
Cleaning in Hemel Hempstead: questions
How much does a block paving cleaning job cost in Hemel Hempstead?
Guide price for Hemel Hempstead: £2.50–£5.50 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.
Do you cover Berkhamsted, St Albans and North Watford?
Yes. We cover Hemel Hempstead and the places around it, including Berkhamsted, St Albans and North Watford, and the rest of Hertfordshire.
How often should block paving in Hemel Hempstead be cleaned?
Every two to four years for most drives, more often for shaded or north-facing paving.
Cleaning near Hemel Hempstead
Nearby towns we cover for cleaning, and cleaning across Hertfordshire:
- Cleaning in Berkhamsted
- Cleaning in St Albans
- Cleaning in North Watford
- Cleaning in Harpenden
- Cleaning in Watford
- Cleaning in Rickmansworth
