How much does driveway cleaning cost in Teesside? (2026)
Driveway cleaning in Teesside costs £3 to £6/m² for block paving in 2026, so £90 to £250 for a typical two-car drive. Tarmac and concrete run £3 to £5/m², resin £2 to £4/m², sealing adds £5 to £8/m², and commercial forecourts are quoted per job. Surface, size and condition set every price.
Last updated: August 2026, prices reviewed quarterly.
What actually sets the price
Three things, in order of importance: condition, surface, size. Condition first because a drive cleaned every few years is a wash, while a decade of moss, black spot and oil is a restoration. Surface second because method follows material, and gentle methods on tarmac or resin take as long as aggressive ones on block paving. Size last, because per-metre rates fall as area grows.
The extras worth understanding
Re-sanding should be included on any block paving quote: the joints lose their kiln-dried sand to the wash, and replacing it is part of the job, not an extra. Black spot treatment adds £20 to £60 on affected drives. Oil treatment is usually £20 to £50 depending on extent. Sealing is the big optional extra at £5 to £8/m², worth it on shaded or coastal drives, optional elsewhere.
How to compare two quotes fairly
Ask three questions of each: is re-sanding included, is a biocide or black spot treatment included, and is the price written and fixed? A £150 quote that excludes re-sanding and treatment is more expensive than a £190 quote that includes both, it just does not look it on the doorstep.
The day-rate minimum
Very small jobs, a short terraced yard or a single parking strip, usually price at a day-rate minimum of £80 to £120 rather than by the metre. That is not padding: equipment, travel and setup cost the same whether the drive is 20m² or 60m².
| Surface | Guide price | Typical total | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Block paving | £3–£6/m² | £90–£250 | Rotary surface cleaner + re-sanding |
| Tarmac | £3–£5/m² | £90–£220 | Chemical treatment + low-pressure wash |
| Concrete | £3–£5/m² | £90–£230 | Rotary surface cleaner |
| Imprinted concrete | £3–£5/m² | £90–£230 | Controlled pressure, sealer-safe |
| Resin-bound | £2–£4/m² | £80–£180 | Gentle fan wash only |
| Sealing (block paving) | £5–£8/m² | £200–£400 | Two coats, dry weather |
| Commercial forecourt | Per job | Site visit | Out-of-hours available |