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How much does driveway cleaning cost in the UK?

A driveway cleaning costs £80 to £400 in the UK, typically around £250 per job. Prices reviewed June 2026.

Driveway cleaning is priced by the size and condition of the surface, with most cleaning jobs working out around £3 to £6 per square metre. A minimum call-out charge means small drives cost more per square metre than large ones, and re-sanding or sealing adds to the bill.

From
£80
Typical
£250
Up to
£400
per job · reviewed June 2026 Half a day for a small drive, a full day for a large one or if sealing is added.

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Driveway cleaning cost breakdown

What a driveway cleaning typically costs, by the unit:

WhatTypical UK cost
Per m², supplied and fitted£3 to £6 per m²
+ Re-sand block paving jointsadd £2 to £3 per m²
+ Seal after cleaningadd £4 to £7 per m²
Typical 50 m²£150 to £300

What's included in the price?

A typical driveway cleaning price includes:

What changes the price?

The things that move a driveway cleaning price most:

01

The area in square metres

02

How dirty it is, including oil stains and heavy moss

03

Block paving, concrete, resin or tarmac

04

Whether re-sanding or sealing is added

Does where you live change the cost?

London and the South East add around £50 to £100 on the job.

Common questions

How much does it cost to pressure wash a driveway?

A standard drive of around 40 square metres typically costs £140 to £280 for a clean, with most firms holding a minimum call-out of about £80.

How much does it cost to clean and seal a block paving driveway?

Cleaning, re-sanding and sealing a 40 square metre block paving drive usually costs £350 to £560, as sealing adds roughly £4 to £7 per square metre on top of the clean.

These are independent guide prices based on typical UK jobs in 2026. Your actual cost depends on your property, spec, access and where you live. Always get at least three written quotes before committing.

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