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Pressure washing prices, per square metre.
Driveways, patios and decking priced the way the trade actually prices them: a rate per square metre by surface, a sensible minimum job charge, and re-sanding on top.
How it prices: Rate per square metre by surface, multiplied for your area, with re-sanding priced per m² on block paving and a minimum job charge — because setup, water and travel cost the same whether the drive is 20m² or 60m². Treat the output as a starting band, not gospel — gather 15–30 local price points before you commit to a number.
What pressure washing costs in the UK in 2026
Typical rates run £2.50–£4 per m² for driveways and patios and a little more for decking, with most operators setting a minimum job charge around £100–£150. A standard 40m² block-paved driveway lands at £150–£220 cleaned and re-sanded; a 20m² patio around the minimum charge.
Block paving needs kiln-dried sand brushed back into the joints after cleaning — skipping it is the classic corner cut in cheap quotes, and the paving moves and weeds within months. Sealing is a separate, larger job and should be quoted separately.
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Per-m² pricing keeps quoting fast and defensible — measure, multiply, state the minimum. The margin lives in the add-ons and the repeat cycle: re-sanding roughly doubles the ticket on block paving for minutes of work, and every surface you clean is due again in 12–18 months, which makes a simple reminder list worth real money.
The full method — surface rates, chemical costs, the quote script, winter work — is in The Pressure Washing Works, £47.
Pricing questions, answered plainly
How much does pressure washing cost per m² in the UK?
Typical 2026 rates are £2.50–£4 per square metre for driveways and patios, and £4–£5 for decking, with a minimum job charge of £100–£150. A standard 40m² block-paved driveway is usually £150–£220 including re-sanding.
Why do pressure washing companies have a minimum charge?
Setup, water, fuel and travel cost the operator the same whether the job is 15m² or 60m². A minimum job charge — commonly £100–£150 — keeps small jobs viable.
Does block paving need re-sanding after pressure washing?
Yes. Cleaning strips the kiln-dried sand from the joints, and without re-sanding the blocks can move and weeds return quickly. Re-sanding is typically charged at £1–£2 per m² on top of the clean.
How often should a driveway be pressure washed?
Every 12–18 months is typical in the UK climate. Moss and algae regrow fastest on shaded, north-facing surfaces, which may need an annual clean plus a weed and moss treatment.
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