Planning a block paving cleaning job in Birmingham
Birmingham has a big mix of housing, from older terraces near the centre to newer estates further out, so no two drives here start from the same ground.
Clay ground is widespread in the West Midlands, so the sub-base depth and drainage are checked on every survey.
How much does a block paving cleaning job cost in Birmingham?
For Birmingham, our guide is £2.50–£5 per m² including VAT, so a 50 m² drive is likely to be £125–£250. Smaller jobs cost more per square metre because set-up and waste costs do not shrink with the area.
| 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 West Midlands, 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.
- Pre-treatment where needed
- Kiln-dried sand brushed in once dry (re-sanding package)
- Rotary surface clean at a pressure that will not blow out the joints
- Optional biocide and sealer
- Weeds and moss removed from the joints
What we look at first in Birmingham
- How much joint sand is left
- Which sealer finish suits a slope or patio
- Walls, doors and planting to protect
- Type of block and its age
- Moss, algae, weeds and oil staining
From enquiry to finished paving
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
Repair before replace
If your drive can be fixed or re-laid, we will say so.
The dig and sub-base in writing
Your quote states the depth of dig, the sub-base thickness and how it is compacted.
Water planned first
Falls, channels and soakaways are designed before the pattern is chosen.
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 Birmingham: 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.
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.
Do you cover Aston, Smethwick and Washwood Heath?
Yes. We cover Birmingham and the places around it, including Aston, Smethwick and Washwood Heath, and the rest of the West Midlands.
How much does a block paving cleaning job cost in Birmingham?
Guide price for Birmingham: £2.50–£5 per m² including VAT, with a minimum charge for small areas.
Cleaning near Birmingham
Nearby towns we cover for cleaning, and cleaning across West Midlands:
- Cleaning in Aston
- Cleaning in Smethwick
- Cleaning in Washwood Heath
- Cleaning in Acocks Green
- Cleaning in West Bromwich
- Cleaning in Bartley Green
