Planning a block paving cleaning job in Houghton-le-Spring
Homes in Houghton-le-Spring include plenty of semis and detached houses with room for a drive, plus older terraces where parking is tighter.
Former colliery ground and clay soils occur across the North East, so the survey checks for soft spots before the sub-base depth is set.
How much does a block paving cleaning job cost in Houghton-le-Spring?
In the North East, a block paving cleaning job usually costs £2.50–£4.50 per m² including VAT. For a 50 m² drive, that is roughly £115–£225. 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–£4.50 per m² |
| Clean and re-sand | £4.50–£9 per m² |
| Clean, re-sand and seal | £7–£18 per m² |
| Sealing only | £4.50–£14 per m² |
Guide figures for the North East, checked 9 November 2026. See all prices or use the guide price tool.
What is included?
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
- Optional biocide and sealer
- Kiln-dried sand brushed in once dry (re-sanding package)
- Rotary surface clean at a pressure that will not blow out the joints
- Pre-treatment where needed
Before we price your block paving cleaning job
- Shade and drainage, which affect regrowth
- Walls, doors and planting to protect
- Which sealer finish suits a slope or patio
- Whether the paving is permeable (no sand, no sealing with the wrong product)
- Whether any blocks are loose or sunken first
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
The dig and sub-base in writing
Your quote states the depth of dig, the sub-base thickness and how it is compacted.
Edges set in concrete
Every edge restraint is bedded and haunched, so the paving cannot creep.
Honest timescales
We tell you how long the job takes and what can delay it, such as approvals and weather.
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 Houghton-le-Spring: 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 Washington, Sunderland and Felling?
Yes. We cover Houghton-le-Spring and the places around it, including Washington, Sunderland and Felling, and the rest of Tyne and Wear.
How often should block paving in Houghton-le-Spring be cleaned?
Every two to four years for most drives, more often for shaded or north-facing paving.
How much does a block paving cleaning job cost in Houghton-le-Spring?
Guide price for Houghton-le-Spring: £2.50–£4.50 per m² including VAT, with a minimum charge for small areas.
Cleaning near Houghton-le-Spring
Nearby towns we cover for cleaning, and cleaning across Tyne and Wear:
- Cleaning in Washington
- Cleaning in Sunderland
- Cleaning in Felling
- Cleaning in Hebburn
- Cleaning in Jarrow
- Cleaning in Wallsend
