Block paving cleaning in Washington: what to expect
Washington is a sizeable town with a mix of semis, terraces and newer estates, and many drives here were first laid decades ago.
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 Washington?
Guide price in Washington: £2.50–£4.50 per m² including VAT, which puts a 50 m² drive at about £115–£225. These are North East 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 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 does a block paving cleaning job involve?
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.
- Optional biocide and sealer
- Weeds and moss removed from the joints
- Kiln-dried sand brushed in once dry (re-sanding package)
- Rotary surface clean at a pressure that will not blow out the joints
- Rinse down of edges, steps and walls
Before we price your block paving cleaning job
- Walls, doors and planting to protect
- How much joint sand is left
- Whether any blocks are loose or sunken first
- Moss, algae, weeds and oil staining
- Shade and drainage, which affect regrowth
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
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.
Edges set in concrete
Every edge restraint is bedded and haunched, so the paving cannot creep.
Water planned first
Falls, channels and soakaways are designed before the pattern is chosen.
Cleaning in Washington: questions
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 often should block paving in Washington 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 Washington?
Guide price for Washington: £2.50–£4.50 per m² including VAT, with a minimum charge for small areas.
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.
Cleaning near Washington
Nearby towns we cover for cleaning, and cleaning across Tyne and Wear:
- Cleaning in Felling
- Cleaning in Houghton-le-Spring
- Cleaning in Hebburn
- Cleaning in Sunderland
- Cleaning in Jarrow
- Cleaning in Wallsend
