What's the difference between matt and wet-look sealant?

Both protect the surface equally well. Matt sealant gives a natural finish with a subtle colour boost, while wet-look sealant creates a glossier, richer finish that makes the driveway look freshly laid. It's mainly a style choice rather than a difference in protection.

Do you clean imprinted (pattern) concrete driveways?

Yes. Imprinted concrete holds dirt and algae in its textured pattern more than a flat surface does, so it benefits from regular cleaning and sealing to keep the pattern crisp and prevent staining building up in the grooves over time.

How much does it cost to have a driveway cleaned?

Prices typically work out at a few pounds per square metre depending on surface, condition and access, with most domestic driveways falling somewhere between around £80 and £280 for a clean-only job. Adding re-sanding and sealing increases this. We give a firm price after seeing the actual driveway.

What does tarmac restoration actually involve?

It typically means a thorough clean, treatment of any weed or moss growth in cracks and edges, minor crack or edge repair where needed, and a sealant applied to restore a deep black finish and add a protective layer against further wear.

Driveway Cleaning in Meadow Well - Block Paving, Concrete, Resin & Tarmac

Get your driveway looking new again in Meadow Well. Cleaning, re-sanding and sealing for block paving, concrete and tarmac. Free, no-obligation quotes.

North Tyneside Council · NE29 · 7.3 miles north of our Washington base

Older properties around Meadow Well tend to have block paving or poured concrete drives laid at some point in the last few decades, often with joints that have never been re-sanded and a build-up of algae that's had years to establish. Newer estates lean toward resin-bound or tighter-jointed block paving that shows dirt and staining differently but responds well to the same core treatment.

What actually slows regrowth is the biocide treatment before and sometimes after the wash, plus a sealant once the surface is clean and dry, which gives algae and moss less to grip onto and makes the next clean, if you ever need one, considerably easier. A driveway done properly - treated, cleaned, re-sanded and sealed - genuinely does last years, not months.

Picture the driveway as it was on the day it went in - block paving with crisp, sand-filled joints and even colour, or tarmac with a deep, uniform black rather than the faded grey it's settled into. That's the realistic target for a proper clean and seal, not a marginal improvement but something close to a full reset, done without stripping away the surface itself the way an aggressive pressure wash can.

Covering a Wide Stretch of the North East

We work driveways across a roughly 45-mile radius from our Washington base, which takes in Meadow Well and a large stretch of the surrounding North East. Wherever you are in that area, the same treatment, cleaning and sealing process applies - it's not a scaled-down service the further out you are.

Driveway Cleaning & Sealing near Meadow Well

The Quick Refresh Clean

1
Weed and moss treatment
Biocide is applied to any active growth in joints and low spots before cleaning starts.
2
Surface wash
A pressure or rotary wash lifts surface dirt, algae film and loose debris across the whole area.
3
Edge and detail clean
Edges, drain covers and areas the main equipment can't reach are cleaned by hand.
4
Rinse and inspect
A final rinse clears residue and we check the result before leaving, flagging anything worth a follow-up.

Kiln-Dried Sand for Block Paving Joints

Kiln-dried silica sand is brushed and vibrated into block paving joints once the surface is clean and dry, locking the blocks together and restoring stability that's often been lost as old jointing sand washes out over years of rain and cleaning. Properly re-sanded joints also resist weed regrowth far better than empty or half-filled ones.

Driveway Cleaning Prices

We price re-sanding and sealing together with the clean as one job, based on the surface area and condition on the day.

Small driveway (up to ~40m²)	typically £80-£150
Clean, re-sand and matt seal (medium-large)	typically £320-£550
Small commercial forecourt	from around £200, site-priced
Scheduled maintenance clean	discounted rate, agreed on contract

Driveway Cleaning & Sealing in Meadow Well — common questions

A driveway represents a real cost when it goes in, and regular treatment, cleaning and sealing is a fraction of that cost while genuinely extending how long it lasts. It's one of the better-value jobs a property owner can have done.

From block paving and concrete to resin and tarmac, we treat, clean, re-sand and seal driveways across Meadow Well so the result lasts rather than fading within weeks. Fully insured and biocide trained, with straight pricing and no obligation quotes.

Based in Washington and covering a 45-mile radius across the North East, we bring proper training - biocide, asbestos awareness and spill management - to every driveway job in Meadow Well, whatever the surface or condition.

Got a Stubborn Oil Stain or Overgrown Joints?

Call 07501 060609 for a straightforward chat about your driveway and a price on the day - no call centre, no hard sell.

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Driveway Cleaning & Sealing in Meadow Well — sand being re-swept into the joints, 1.3 miles from the sea at South Shields

Driveway Cleaning & Sealing in Meadow Well — the finished driveway after a full clean, 1.3 miles from the sea at South Shields