Red block paving driveway clean, St Helens
A red herringbone driveway stained with dirt, algae and dark patches. Cleaned edge to edge to bring back a strong, even red with the grey border.
Block paving cleaning and re-sanding
Block paving deep cleaned, treated to slow moss and weeds coming back, then re-sanded with fresh kiln-dried sand once it's dry. From £180, with treatment and re-sanding included.
- 5.0 on Google from 27 reviews
- Insured — £5 million public liability
- Prices from photos, usually same day
How we restore block paving
- Inspect. We check for staining, moss, weeds and any loose or damaged blocks, and tell you about them before starting.
- Deep clean. A rotary surface cleaner lifts dirt, moss and algae from the blocks and the joints without striping.
- Treat. A biocide goes down to kill remaining spores and slow regrowth.
- Re-sand. Once fully dry, fresh kiln-dried sand is brushed into every joint.
Why re-sanding matters
The sand in the joints locks the blocks together. Washing removes it, and leaving joints empty lets blocks shift and gives weeds an easy place to root. Fresh kiln-dried sand:
- locks the blocks together and reduces movement
- helps water drain through the joints
- makes it harder for weeds to establish
- gives a neat, finished look
More detail in our guide: why block paving needs re-sanding after pressure washing.
Prices
Minimum charge £180, which includes the biocide treatment and re-sanding. The final price depends on the area, how much moss and weed growth there is, how much sand the joints need and access.
Recent block paving jobs
Block paving driveway, Liverpool
Moss, weeds and years of dirt. Cleaned and re-sanded to a much brighter finish.
Block paving driveway restoration, St Helens
Years of moss, algae and weeds. Pressure washed surface and joints, treated with biocide, then re-sanded with kiln-dried sand once fully dry.
Block paving driveway restoration, Chorley
Heavily affected by moss, algae and weeds. Pressure washed, treated with biocide and re-sanded once dry.
What customers say
Fantastic job done my drive ways looks brand new could not recomend this company enough thank you so happy with your work 👌🏻😊
Absolutely amazing job by Alex at Stripe Exterior Cleaning! Our driveway was looking tired and full of dirt and moss, but he completely transformed it, honestly looks brand new again.
Alex was professional, friendly, hardworking and paid great attention to detail from start to finish. You can tell he really takes pride in his work and wants the best results for his customers.
The difference is unbelievable and we’ve already had neighbours and family commenting on how good it looks. Highly recommend Stripe Exterior Cleaning to anyone wanting their driveway, patio or exterior areas brought back to life. Fantastic service, thank you again Alex!
Driveway looks brand new! Great communication, punctual and an excellent job!
Questions
Do you always re-sand?
Yes. Cleaning takes out the old jointing sand, so every block paving job is re-sanded with kiln-dried sand once the paving is fully dry.
Will the weeds come back?
Eventually. The biocide treatment and fresh sand slow regrowth noticeably, but no treatment stops weeds for good.
When can I use the driveway?
You can walk and drive on it after cleaning. Keep traffic light until the re-sand is done, which may be on a second dry day.
Can very old block paving be restored?
Usually, yes. Faded or worn blocks won't look new, but most old driveways look dramatically better.
Get a block paving price
Photos of the area plus your full address and postcode are all we need. Most prices go out the same day.