How much does a driveway clean cost?

How much does a driveway clean cost by size?

A typical UK driveway clean costs between £190 and £600, and the size of the driveway is the best single guide to where yours will land. The table shows average prices for a clean that includes re-sanding block paving.

Typical prices including VAT and re-sanding, checked October 2026.

These are averages, not quotes. Two driveways of the same size can sit at opposite ends of a range because of the things in the next section. At Washmates, a driveway clean starts from £190.

Some companies quote per square metre instead, often without VAT or re-sanding, so check what a per-metre price includes. Most also have a minimum charge, so a very small driveway still costs more than its size suggests.

What affects the price of a driveway clean?

Size is the biggest factor, followed by the surface and how much there is to remove:

• Where you live. Prices tend to sit towards the top of these ranges in London and the South East, and towards the bottom in the North, the Midlands, Wales and Scotland.
• Size. More square metres take longer to clean and use more sand.
• The surface. Block paving needs re-sanding afterwards. Tarmac, resin and imprinted concrete need a gentler touch, because high pressure can loosen the stones or wear the surface.
• Moss, algae and weeds. A lightly marked driveway cleans quickly. Thick moss and weeds growing through the joints take longer.
• Oil and other stains. Oil, rust and tyre marks need extra treatment, and some old stains only fade rather than disappear.
• Sealing. Sealing is optional and priced on top of the clean.

You can ask for a patio clean in the same quote; see how much patio cleaning costs. Tell us about your driveway and we’ll send you a fixed price, usually without a site visit.

Why does block paving need re-sanding?

Block paving is held in place by the sand in the joints between the blocks. A thorough clean washes that sand out along with the dirt, moss and weeds. Without new sand, the blocks can loosen and shift, and weeds find it easier to grow back.

After cleaning, dry kiln-dried sand is brushed into the joints until they are full. It fills the gaps tightly, locks the blocks together and makes it harder for weed seeds to take hold.

Every Washmates driveway and patio clean includes re-sanding block paving with kiln-dried sand. Some quotes leave it out or charge for it separately, so check before you compare prices.

How much does it cost to seal a driveway?

Sealing typically costs £5 to £15 per square metre on top of the clean. At Washmates, sealing typically adds £200 to £600, depending on the size of the area. The sealant goes on once the driveway is clean and completely dry.

Sealing can help block paving keep its colour, slow down weeds and moss, and make oil stains easier to clean off. It isn’t essential, though, and it wears off over time, so it needs reapplying every few years. Without it, many homeowners simply have the driveway cleaned and re-sanded about once a year.

What’s included in a Washmates driveway clean?

A Washmates driveway clean brings the surface back to colour and leaves it tidy. Every driveway clean includes:

• A full clean of the driveway surface, back to its original colour.
• Re-sanding block paving with kiln-dried sand.
• A post-service clean-up, so the property is left tidy.
• Digital before and after photos of the work.

We can also seal the driveway once it’s clean and dry, for an extra £200 to £600 depending on the size of the area. All our prices include VAT, and we’re insured for £2m public liability. A roof clean is booked with a £100 deposit, with the balance paid when the job’s finished. Any other job of £500 or more takes the same deposit; a smaller job is paid in full to book. You can read more about how we work and how we price.

How long does a clean driveway stay clean?

A clean driveway typically looks fresh for 6 to 12 months without extra protection. A driveway that is both cleaned and sealed can stay clean for two to three years or longer. Driveways that are shaded, under trees or near damp lawns grow moss and algae faster. Sunny, open driveways last longer.

Brushing off leaves and pulling the odd weed between cleans helps, and so does keeping the joints full of sand. If green patches are spreading or weeds are coming through the joints, it’s time for another clean. If you’re also thinking about the roof, see how much a roof clean costs.