Block paving cleaning in Barry: what to expect
Barry is a sizeable town with a mix of semis, terraces and newer estates, and many drives here were first laid decades ago.
Wales is wetter than most of England, and new front paving has to be permeable or drain within the property, so drainage is designed in from the start.
How much does a block paving cleaning job cost in Barry?
Guide price in Barry: £2.50–£4.50 per m² including VAT, which puts a 50 m² drive at about £115–£235. These are Wales 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–£4.50 per m² |
| Clean and re-sand | £4.50–£9.50 per m² |
| Clean, re-sand and seal | £7.50–£19 per m² |
| Sealing only | £4.50–£14 per m² |
Guide figures for Wales, checked 9 November 2026. See all prices or use the guide price tool.
What is included?
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
- Rotary surface clean at a pressure that will not blow out the joints
- Kiln-dried sand brushed in once dry (re-sanding package)
- Rinse down of edges, steps and walls
- Weeds and moss removed from the joints
How we find the cause
- Moss, algae, weeds and oil staining
- Walls, doors and planting to protect
- Whether the paving is permeable (no sand, no sealing with the wrong product)
- How much joint sand is left
- Shade and drainage, which affect regrowth
What happens next
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.
What you can expect from us
Repair before replace
If your drive can be fixed or re-laid, we will say so.
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.
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.
Cleaning in Barry: questions
How much does a block paving cleaning job cost in Barry?
Guide price for Barry: £2.50–£4.50 per m² including VAT, with a minimum charge for small areas.
How often should block paving in Barry be cleaned?
Every two to four years for most drives, more often for shaded or north-facing paving.
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 Dinas Powys, Penarth and Cardiff?
Yes. We cover Barry and the places around it, including Dinas Powys, Penarth and Cardiff, and the rest of South Glamorgan.
Cleaning near Barry
Nearby towns we cover for cleaning, and cleaning across South Glamorgan:
- Cleaning in Dinas Powys
- Cleaning in Penarth
- Cleaning in Cardiff
- Cleaning in Llantwit Major
- Cleaning in Rhiwbina
