Planning a block paving cleaning job in St Albans
St Albans has everything from short terrace frontages to wide drives on newer estates, so the survey sets the layout and the dig.
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 St Albans?
Most block paving cleaning job quotes in the East of England fall within £2.50–£5.50 per m² including VAT. A 50 m² drive would usually be about £130–£265, with any extras listed separately on your quote.
| 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 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
- Kiln-dried sand brushed in once dry (re-sanding package)
- Rotary surface clean at a pressure that will not blow out the joints
- Rinse down of edges, steps and walls
- Pre-treatment where needed
How we find the cause
- Whether the paving is permeable (no sand, no sealing with the wrong product)
- Walls, doors and planting to protect
- Shade and drainage, which affect regrowth
- Type of block and its age
- 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.
What you can expect from us
Water planned first
Falls, channels and soakaways are designed before the pattern is chosen.
Clean finish
The site is swept, the joints are filled and you are shown how to look after the paving.
Honest timescales
We tell you how long the job takes and what can delay it, such as approvals and weather.
The dig and sub-base in writing
Your quote states the depth of dig, the sub-base thickness and how it is compacted.
Cleaning in St Albans: questions
How much does a block paving cleaning job cost in St Albans?
Guide price for St Albans: £2.50–£5.50 per m² including VAT, with a minimum charge for small areas.
Do you cover Harpenden, Hatfield and Hemel Hempstead?
Yes. We cover St Albans and the places around it, including Harpenden, Hatfield and Hemel Hempstead, and the rest of Hertfordshire.
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 St Albans
Nearby towns we cover for cleaning, and cleaning across Hertfordshire:
- Cleaning in Harpenden
- Cleaning in Hatfield
- Cleaning in Hemel Hempstead
- Cleaning in North Watford
- Cleaning in Welwyn Garden City
- Cleaning in Borehamwood
