How much does a re-sanding job cost in Tyne and Wear?
Most re-sanding job quotes in the North East fall within £2.50–£9 per m² including VAT. A 50 m² drive would usually be about £180–£450, with any extras listed separately on your quote.
| Item | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Re-sanding / re-jointing (standalone) | £2.50–£9 per m² |
| 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.
Towns we cover in Tyne and Wear
We quote re-sanding in every town across Tyne and Wear, including:
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Sunderland
- South Shields
- Washington
- Tynemouth
- Wallsend
- Newburn
- Whitley Bay
- Houghton-le-Spring
- Felling
- Jarrow
- Gosforth
- Hebburn
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.
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.
- Kiln-dried sand brushed into every joint
- Second top-up and surplus swept off
- Surface swept and dried
- Plate compactor with a rubber pad to settle the sand
How we find the cause
- Whether the paving is permeable (no sand, no sealing with the wrong product)
- Type of block and its age
- Whether any blocks are loose or sunken first
- Shade and drainage, which affect regrowth
- Which sealer finish suits a slope or patio
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 Tyne and Wear: questions
Do you cover Newcastle upon Tyne, Sunderland and South Shields?
Yes. We cover all of Tyne and Wear, including Newcastle upon Tyne, Sunderland and South Shields.
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 Tyne and Wear be cleaned?
Every two to four years for most drives, more often for shaded or north-facing paving.
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.
