Planning a block paving cleaning job in Folkestone
Folkestone is a sizeable town with a mix of semis, terraces and newer estates, and many drives here were first laid decades ago.
Chalk, clay and sandy ground all occur across the South East, so the dig and sub-base depth are set on the survey rather than assumed.
How much does a block paving cleaning job cost in Folkestone?
Guide price in Folkestone: £2.50–£5.50 per m² including VAT, which puts a 50 m² drive at about £135–£270. These are South East guide figures; the survey confirms the real price before you commit.
| 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 South East, 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.
- Rotary surface clean at a pressure that will not blow out the joints
- Optional biocide and sealer
- Pre-treatment where needed
- Rinse down of edges, steps and walls
- Weeds and moss removed from the joints
What we look at first in Folkestone
- Which sealer finish suits a slope or patio
- Type of block and its age
- Walls, doors and planting to protect
- Shade and drainage, which affect regrowth
- Moss, algae, weeds and oil staining
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.
Why choose Block Paving Contractors
Repair before replace
If your drive can be fixed or re-laid, we will say so.
The dig and sub-base in writing
Your quote states the depth of dig, the sub-base thickness and how it is compacted.
Itemised quotes
Break-out, waste, edging, drainage and covers are separate lines you can see.
Clean finish
The site is swept, the joints are filled and you are shown how to look after the paving.
Cleaning in Folkestone: questions
How much does a block paving cleaning job cost in Folkestone?
Guide price for Folkestone: £2.50–£5.50 per m² including VAT, with a minimum charge for small areas.
How often should block paving in Folkestone 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 Dover, Ashford, Kent and Deal?
Yes. We cover Folkestone and the places around it, including Dover, Ashford, Kent and Deal, and the rest of Kent.
Cleaning near Folkestone
Nearby towns we cover for cleaning, and cleaning across Kent:
- Cleaning in Dover
- Cleaning in Ashford, Kent
- Cleaning in Deal
- Cleaning in Canterbury
- Cleaning in Faversham
- Cleaning in Herne Bay
