Block paving · Surrey

Weeds gone. Sand back in. Colour restored.

A proper block-paving clean — not just a wash. Joints brushed back with fresh kiln-dried sand. Optional seal. Done in a day, by Patrick.

Re-sanding included Fully insured Redo free if not happy

How a block paving clean works

Five steps. Same care every time.

Pre-treat

Biocide on moss and algae, degreaser on oil stains. Weeds pulled by the root, not just snapped at the top.

Surface clean

Flat surface cleaner across the slabs at the right pressure for the blocks. Even finish, no streaks.

Detail edges

Hand-finish around walls, kerbs and the awkward corners. Lifts oil patches and tyre marks.

Re-sand & rinse

Fresh kiln-dried sand brushed into every joint. Final rinse to settle it. Drive ready to use.

What you get for the price

The thing that ruins block paving isn’t the dirt — it’s the missing sand. Pressure washing lifts the old jointing sand out, and most cheap quotes leave it that way. Six months later weeds are back, blocks are rocking, and rainwater is washing the sand bed out from underneath. We brush fresh kiln-dried sand into every joint as standard. That’s the difference between a clean drive and a properly restored one.

  • Biocide moss & algae treatment
  • Weed removal from joints (by the root)
  • Surface-cleaner pass on the main slab
  • Oil stain pre-treatment if needed
  • Fresh kiln-dried sand brushed into every joint
  • Final rinse and full clear-up

What we clean

Concrete block paving

The standard Surrey driveway from the 90s onwards. Cleans up beautifully, takes a fair pressure. Sand renewal is the bit that matters most.

Clay pavers

Older, harder-wearing, and the colour comes back even better than concrete. Same process — clean, re-sand, optional seal.

Tumbled / antique blocks

The rough-edged, distressed look. Slightly lower pressure to avoid roughing up the chamfered edges further.

Block paving patios

Same job, smaller area. Often combined with the rest of the garden patio — see patio cleaning if you have mixed surfaces.

Should you seal?

For most Surrey drives — yes. Sealing locks the sand in, brings the colour back to factory finish, and blocks oil and tyre marks from soaking in. Costs £2–£3.50 per m² on top of the clean. Read our block paving sealing guide for the full pros and cons.

Areas we cover

Across all of Surrey within 20 miles of Redhill (RH1). That includes Redhill, Reigate, Horley, Dorking, Banstead, Caterham, Godstone, Chipstead, and the rest of all 15+ areas.

Useful guides

Full cost guide · Block paving sealing · Weed removal · Moss removal · Driveway types compared

Block paving cleaning FAQs

Most-asked questions from Surrey customers.

Do I need to re-sand block paving after pressure washing?

Yes — every time. The wash lifts the old sand out. Without re-sanding the blocks become unstable, weeds come back fast, and rainwater starts washing the sand bed out from underneath. We brush fresh kiln-dried sand back in as standard. It’s never an extra.

Should I seal my block paving after cleaning?

Worth it on most drives. Sealant locks the sand in, deepens the colour, blocks oil, and slows weed regrowth. Adds £2–£3.50 per m² on top of the clean. We can quote separately.

How do you stop weeds coming back?

Three things together — pull the weeds by the root during the wash, brush in weed-resistant kiln-dried sand, and optionally seal. All three together gives you 2–3 years of clean joints.

How much does block paving cleaning cost?

Typical Surrey drives run £100–£450. Small (~20m²) is £100–£180. Standard 50m² with re-sanding is £250–£450. Heavy weeds and deep oil add 50% to the base.

Will pressure washing damage my block paving?

Not at the right pressure. DIY full-blast on the wrong nozzle blasts the sand out and chews the chamfers. We dial pressure to suit the blocks and re-sand properly afterwards.

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