Planning a block paving cleaning job in Guildford
Guildford 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 Guildford?
In the South East, a block paving cleaning job usually costs £2.50–£5.50 per m² including VAT. For a 50 m² drive, that is roughly £135–£270. Your exact price depends on what the survey or your photos show, and is fixed in writing before anything is booked.
| 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
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.
- Kiln-dried sand brushed in once dry (re-sanding package)
- Pre-treatment where needed
- Optional biocide and sealer
- Rotary surface clean at a pressure that will not blow out the joints
- Rinse down of edges, steps and walls
What we look at first in Guildford
- Whether any blocks are loose or sunken first
- How much joint sand is left
- Type of block and its age
- Whether the paving is permeable (no sand, no sealing with the wrong product)
- Walls, doors and planting to protect
What happens next
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
Edges set in concrete
Every edge restraint is bedded and haunched, so the paving cannot creep.
Itemised quotes
Break-out, waste, edging, drainage and covers are separate lines you can see.
Water planned first
Falls, channels and soakaways are designed before the pattern is chosen.
Honest timescales
We tell you how long the job takes and what can delay it, such as approvals and weather.
Cleaning in Guildford: questions
Do you cover Godalming, Woking and Farnham?
Yes. We cover Guildford and the places around it, including Godalming, Woking and Farnham, and the rest of Surrey.
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.
How much does a block paving cleaning job cost in Guildford?
Guide price for Guildford: £2.50–£5.50 per m² including VAT, with a minimum charge for small areas.
How often should block paving in Guildford be cleaned?
Every two to four years for most drives, more often for shaded or north-facing paving.
Cleaning near Guildford
Nearby towns we cover for cleaning, and cleaning across Surrey:
- Cleaning in Godalming
- Cleaning in Woking
- Cleaning in Farnham
- Cleaning in Camberley
- Cleaning in Leatherhead
- Cleaning in Walton-on-Thames
