Block paving cleaning in Portishead: the local picture
Portishead is a sizeable town with a mix of semis, terraces and newer estates, and many drives here were first laid decades ago.
The South West is wetter than the east of England, so falls and drainage are planned before the pattern is chosen.
How much does a block paving cleaning job cost in Portishead?
Expect block paving cleaning jobs in Portishead to come in at around £2.50–£5 per m², including VAT at 20%. As an example, a 50 m² drive usually comes to between £125 and £250.
| 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 the South West, 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.
- Rinse down of edges, steps and walls
- Weeds and moss removed from the joints
- Pre-treatment where needed
- Rotary surface clean at a pressure that will not blow out the joints
- Kiln-dried sand brushed in once dry (re-sanding package)
How we find the cause
- Which sealer finish suits a slope or patio
- Walls, doors and planting to protect
- How much joint sand is left
- Moss, algae, weeds and oil staining
- Shade and drainage, which affect regrowth
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
Water planned first
Falls, channels and soakaways are designed before the pattern is chosen.
Repair before replace
If your drive can be fixed or re-laid, we will say so.
Clean finish
The site is swept, the joints are filled and you are shown how to look after the paving.
Itemised quotes
Break-out, waste, edging, drainage and covers are separate lines you can see.
Cleaning in Portishead: questions
How much does a block paving cleaning job cost in Portishead?
Guide price for Portishead: £2.50–£5 per m² including VAT, with a minimum charge for small areas.
How often should block paving in Portishead be cleaned?
Every two to four years for most drives, more often for shaded or north-facing paving.
Do you cover Nailsea, Clevedon and Weston-super-Mare?
Yes. We cover Portishead and the places around it, including Nailsea, Clevedon and Weston-super-Mare, and the rest of Somerset.
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 Portishead
Nearby towns we cover for cleaning, and cleaning across Somerset:
- Cleaning in Nailsea
- Cleaning in Clevedon
- Cleaning in Weston-super-Mare
- Cleaning in Bath
- Cleaning in Burnham-on-Sea
