How much does a re-sanding job cost in Derbyshire?
In the East Midlands, a re-sanding job usually costs £3–£10 per m² including VAT. For a 50 m² drive, that is roughly £200–£500. 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 |
|---|---|
| Re-sanding / re-jointing (standalone) | £3–£10 per m² |
| 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 East Midlands, checked 9 November 2026.
Towns we cover in Derbyshire
We quote re-sanding in every town across Derbyshire, including:
What is included?
Re-sanding is refilling the joints between blocks with fine, dry jointing sand, usually kiln-dried, and working it down with a brush and a plate compactor fitted with a protective pad. The sand in the joints is what makes blocks lock together; when it washes or sweeps out, the blocks can move, rattle and let weeds in.
Block drives laid twenty or thirty years ago are often ready for re-laying rather than replacing, because sound blocks outlast a weak base.
- Kiln-dried sand brushed into every joint
- Plate compactor with a rubber pad to settle the sand
- Second top-up and surplus swept off
- Surface swept and dried
How we find the cause
- Whether any blocks are loose or sunken first
- Shade and drainage, which affect regrowth
- Which sealer finish suits a slope or patio
- Walls, doors and planting to protect
- Type of block and its age
How it works
Tell us about the job
Use the form, the quote tool, WhatsApp or a call.
We take a look
A survey visit, or photos for smaller repair and cleaning jobs.
Price in writing
Every line itemised, including the dig, edging and drainage.
Booked and built
Agreed start date, then the work, the final clean-down and the joint top-up.
Re-sanding in Derbyshire: 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.
Do you cover Derby, Chesterfield and Long Eaton?
Yes. We cover all of Derbyshire, including Derby, Chesterfield and Long Eaton.
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.
How much does a re-sanding job cost in Derbyshire?
Guide price for Derbyshire: £3–£10 per m² including VAT, with a minimum charge for small areas.
