How much does a re-sanding job cost in Suffolk?
For Suffolk, our guide is £3–£11 per m² including VAT, so a 50 m² drive is likely to be £210–£530. Smaller jobs cost more per square metre because set-up and waste costs do not shrink with the area.
| Item | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Re-sanding / re-jointing (standalone) | £3–£11 per m² |
| Jet wash clean with a rotary cleaner | £2.50–£5.50 per m² |
| Clean and re-sand | £5.50–£11 per m² |
| Clean, re-sand and seal | £8.50–£20 per m² |
| Sealing only | £5.50–£16 per m² |
Guide figures for the East of England, checked 9 November 2026.
Towns we cover in Suffolk
We quote re-sanding in every town across Suffolk, 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.
Clay soils are common in parts of the East of England, so drainage and sub-base depth get extra attention.
- Plate compactor with a rubber pad to settle the sand
- Kiln-dried sand brushed into every joint
- Second top-up and surplus swept off
- Surface swept and dried
How we find the cause
- Whether any blocks are loose or sunken first
- Whether the paving is permeable (no sand, no sealing with the wrong product)
- Shade and drainage, which affect regrowth
- Which sealer finish suits a slope or patio
- Walls, doors and planting to protect
How it works
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.
Re-sanding in Suffolk: questions
Do you cover Ipswich, Lowestoft and Bury St Edmunds?
Yes. We cover all of Suffolk, including Ipswich, Lowestoft and Bury St Edmunds.
How often should block paving in Suffolk be cleaned?
Every two to four years for most drives, more often for shaded or north-facing paving.
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.
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.
