How much does a re-sanding job cost in Edinburgh and the Lothians?
In Scotland, 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 Scotland, checked 9 November 2026.
Towns we cover in Edinburgh and the Lothians
We quote re-sanding in every town across Edinburgh and the Lothians, including:
- Livingston
- Musselburgh
- Bathgate
- Bonnyrigg
- Penicuik
- Broxburn
- Linlithgow
- Armadale
- Dalkeith
- Tranent
- Whitburn
- Dunbar
- Prestonpans
- Haddington
What does a re-sanding job involve?
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.
Frost and heavy rain test paving in Scotland, so a well-drained sub-base and full joints matter as much as the blocks.
- Plate compactor with a rubber pad to settle the sand
- Surface swept and dried
- Second top-up and surplus swept off
- Kiln-dried sand brushed into every joint
How we find the cause
- Walls, doors and planting to protect
- How much joint sand is left
- Whether the paving is permeable (no sand, no sealing with the wrong product)
- Which sealer finish suits a slope or patio
- Whether any blocks are loose or sunken first
How it works
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.
Re-sanding in Edinburgh and the Lothians: questions
How much does a re-sanding job cost in Edinburgh and the Lothians?
Guide price for Edinburgh and the Lothians: £3–£10 per m² including VAT, with a minimum charge for small areas.
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 Edinburgh and the Lothians be cleaned?
Every two to four years for most drives, more often for shaded or north-facing paving.
Do you cover Livingston, Musselburgh and Bathgate?
Yes. We cover all of Edinburgh and the Lothians, including Livingston, Musselburgh and Bathgate.
