Block paving cleaning in Gravesend: the local picture
Homes in Gravesend include plenty of semis and detached houses with room for a drive, plus older terraces where parking is tighter.
Planning-sensitive towns and conservation areas are common in the South East, so we check the front-garden rules before quoting.
How much does a block paving cleaning job cost in Gravesend?
Guide price in Gravesend: £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 you get with our cleaning service
Cleaning washes out some of the jointing sand, so a proper clean is followed by re-sanding with kiln-dried sand once the surface has dried. Many owners then seal the paving to lock the new sand in and keep it cleaner for longer.
- Pre-treatment where needed
- Rinse down of edges, steps and walls
- Optional biocide and sealer
- Weeds and moss removed from the joints
- Kiln-dried sand brushed in once dry (re-sanding package)
How we find the cause
- Shade and drainage, which affect regrowth
- Whether the paving is permeable (no sand, no sealing with the wrong product)
- Which sealer finish suits a slope or patio
- How much joint sand is left
- Moss, algae, weeds and oil staining
From enquiry to finished paving
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
The dig and sub-base in writing
Your quote states the depth of dig, the sub-base thickness and how it is compacted.
Clean finish
The site is swept, the joints are filled and you are shown how to look after the paving.
Water planned first
Falls, channels and soakaways are designed before the pattern is chosen.
Edges set in concrete
Every edge restraint is bedded and haunched, so the paving cannot creep.
Cleaning in Gravesend: questions
Do you cover Strood, Dartford and Rochester?
Yes. We cover Gravesend and the places around it, including Strood, Dartford and Rochester, and the rest of Kent.
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 much does a block paving cleaning job cost in Gravesend?
Guide price for Gravesend: £2.50–£5.50 per m² including VAT, with a minimum charge for small areas.
How often should block paving in Gravesend be cleaned?
Every two to four years for most drives, more often for shaded or north-facing paving.
Cleaning near Gravesend
Nearby towns we cover for cleaning, and cleaning across Kent:
- Cleaning in Strood
- Cleaning in Dartford
- Cleaning in Rochester
- Cleaning in Gillingham
- Cleaning in Swanley
- Cleaning in Maidstone
