Block paving cleaning in Galashiels: what to expect
Around Galashiels, plots are often larger and drives longer, so edging, falls and the route the water takes need planning.
Frost and heavy rain test paving in Scotland, so a well-drained sub-base and full joints matter as much as the blocks.
In Scotland block paving is often called monoblock; it is the same thing, and the same rules for the base, edging and drainage apply.
How much does a block paving cleaning job cost in Galashiels?
Guide price in Galashiels: £2.50–£5 per m² including VAT, which puts a 50 m² drive at about £125–£250. These are Scotland 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 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 Scotland, 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.
- Weeds and moss removed from the joints
- Rotary surface clean at a pressure that will not blow out the joints
- Pre-treatment where needed
- Kiln-dried sand brushed in once dry (re-sanding package)
- Rinse down of edges, steps and walls
What we look at first in Galashiels
- Whether the paving is permeable (no sand, no sealing with the wrong product)
- Walls, doors and planting to protect
- How much joint sand is left
- Shade and drainage, which affect regrowth
- Which sealer finish suits a slope or patio
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.
What you can expect from us
Clean finish
The site is swept, the joints are filled and you are shown how to look after the paving.
Repair before replace
If your drive can be fixed or re-laid, we will say so.
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.
Cleaning in Galashiels: 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.
Do you cover Hawick, Kelso and Peebles?
Yes. We cover Galashiels and the places around it, including Hawick, Kelso and Peebles, and the rest of the Scottish Borders.
How much does a block paving cleaning job cost in Galashiels?
Guide price for Galashiels: £2.50–£5 per m² including VAT, with a minimum charge for small areas.
How often should block paving in Galashiels be cleaned?
Every two to four years for most drives, more often for shaded or north-facing paving.
Cleaning near Galashiels
Nearby towns we cover for cleaning, and cleaning across Scottish Borders:
