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.

Is it worth hiring a professional rather than doing it myself?

A hired pressure washer will lift surface dirt but won't include biocide treatment, correct re-sanding or sealing, so results tend to fade faster. For a driveway that's badly overgrown, stained or due to be sealed, professional treatment usually gives a better and longer-lasting result for a modest extra cost.

Why does moss keep coming back on my driveway?

Moss thrives in damp, shaded conditions and regrows quickly if only the visible growth is cleaned off. Biocide treatment tackles it at the root, and a sealed surface gives moss less to establish on in future, so a treated and sealed drive stays clearer for considerably longer than one that's just rinsed.

Does the weather affect when you can do the work?

Light rain doesn't usually stop cleaning, but sealing needs a dry surface and dry weather afterwards for the product to cure properly, so we plan sealing work around the forecast. We work throughout the year, though a sealant applied before the wetter months tends to perform better through winter.

Driveway Cleaning & Sealing in Shotley Bridge — the block paving rinsed and drying, in the Durham County Council area

Expert Driveway Cleaning for Shotley Bridge Homes and Businesses

ACS clean, re-sand and seal driveways in Shotley Bridge - block paving, concrete, resin and tarmac. Fully insured. Get your free quote from Trevor.

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We clean, treat and seal driveways across Shotley Bridge - block paving, concrete, imprinted concrete, resin and tarmac - using biocide treatment for weeds and moss, pressure or rotary cleaning matched to the surface, kiln-dried sand re-sanding for block paving joints, and matt or wet-look sealants to finish. Oil stains and tarmac wear get treated as part of the job where needed, not quoted as an extra surprise later.

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.

The Difference a Professional Clean and Seal Makes

Done properly, a driveway comes out close to its original colour - block paving with crisp, filled joints, tarmac back to a deep even black, imprinted concrete with its pattern sharp again rather than blurred under grime. It's a visible change from the kerb, not a marginal improvement, and it's usually the single biggest lift you can give a frontage for the money.

That result comes from doing the job in the right order rather than any one clever step: biocide treatment to deal with regrowth at the source, cleaning matched to the surface so nothing's damaged in the process, re-sanding where joints need it, and a sealant to lock the finish in and make the next clean, whenever that is, considerably easier.

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.

Also Covering the Wider Shotley Bridge Area

Beyond Shotley Bridge itself, we regularly take on driveway work in Lanchester, Stanley, Prudhoe and Crawcrook and the towns and villages around them. If your property sits between two of our regular areas, that's not a problem - we cover the ground in between as a matter of course.

Driveway Cleaning & Sealing near Shotley Bridge

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.

Medium driveway (~40-80m²)	typically £150-£280
Oil stain treatment (per patch)	typically £30-£70 per patch
Yard or car park (larger area)	priced per site visit

Fully Insured, Every Job

Biocide trained (2024)
Correct handling and application of the treatments that actually stop regrowth.
Biocide trained (2024)
Proper treatment of weeds, algae and moss, not just a surface rinse.
Fully insured
Public liability cover on every job we take on.
Before and after photos
We're happy to document the transformation on request, so the difference is clear.

Commercial Yards, Forecourts and Mixed-Use Sites

Commercial driveways, forecourts and yards see a different kind of wear - regular vehicle traffic, oil and diesel drips, occasionally spilled materials - on top of the same weed, algae and moss growth affecting every other surface in the area. Oil staining tends to be the biggest complaint, and it's rarely solved by the same general clean used on a domestic drive.

We treat oil stains with dedicated degreasing products and, on older ingrained staining, a longer dwell time or repeat application rather than promising complete removal in one pass on every stain. Spill management training means any product use around drains and shared surface water is handled properly, which matters more on commercial sites than most domestic ones.

Driveway Cleaning & Sealing in Shotley Bridge — common questions

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

Algae, moss, weeds and oil staining don't fix themselves, and a quick rinse only holds them off for a few weeks. Proper biocide treatment, cleaning matched to the surface, re-sanding and sealing is what actually keeps a driveway looking right.

Whether it's a full clean and seal or just tackling a stubborn oil stain, get in touch for a straight quote on your driveway in Shotley Bridge. No obligation, and we'll tell you honestly what it actually needs.

Treat, Clean, Re-Sand and Seal - Done Properly, Once

A proper treat, clean and seal keeps your driveway looking right for years rather than fading back within a season. Find out what your driveway needs.

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Driveway Cleaning & Sealing in Shotley Bridge — sand being re-swept into the joints, on a DH8 property

Driveway Cleaning & Sealing in Shotley Bridge — the finished driveway after a full clean, in the Durham County Council area

Expert Driveway Cleaning for Shotley Bridge Homes and Businesses

The Difference a Professional Clean and Seal Makes

The Quick Refresh Clean

Weed and moss treatment

Surface wash

Edge and detail clean

Rinse and inspect