Remove built-up contamination
Road grime, dirt, moss, algae and suitable organic growth treated appropriately.
Southampton · Bournemouth · Hampshire · Nearby Dorset
Professional driveway cleaning built around the surface—not maximum pressure.
Dirt, moss, algae, black spotting and weathering can leave a driveway looking tired and difficult to maintain. Black Haven assesses the material and condition first, then uses the cleaning method and treatment appropriate to the surface.
Driveway cleaning
From £4.50/m²
£150 minimum job charge
Final guide pricing depends on size, material, condition and selected treatment.
Choose Driveway in the Exterior Care estimate builder.
Surface assessment · Professional equipment · Condition-led treatment · Final inspection
Restore presentation
Bring back a cleaner, more even finish without pretending every stain or defect can disappear.
Choose the right aftercare
Block-paving re-sanding and surface sealing considered only where appropriate.
Condition-led cleaning
What has built up on the driveway?
General dirt and weathering
Built-up dirt, traffic film and weathering can dull the surface and make routine upkeep harder.
Moss and algae
Green growth and slippery organic build-up are treated according to the surface and extent of contamination.
Black spots and lichen
Established biological marks can require more than a simple rinse and may need a targeted treatment stage.
Localised staining
Oil, rust and other stains are condition-dependent. Some deeply absorbed or historic staining may improve without disappearing completely.
Surface-led pressure washing
Pressure is a tool—not the whole method.
Professional driveway cleaning is not simply applying the highest available pressure. Material, age, joint condition, porosity, previous treatments and surrounding areas all affect the safest effective method. Pressure washing or jet washing may form part of the work, supported by the treatment and control the surface actually needs.
- Surface & material assessment
- Appropriate pressure and flow
- Targeted chemical treatment where useful
- Controlled rinsing and clean-up
Material matters
Different driveways need different treatment.
Block paving
Its jointed construction needs particular care. Cleaning may remove or expose depleted jointing sand, so re-sanding can be appropriate once the paving has dried sufficiently.
Concrete
Professional cleaning can remove built-up dirt and biological contamination, with the method adjusted to the condition and finish.
Natural stone
Stone type, porosity, age and previous treatments all affect the correct cleaning method.
Porcelain / other suitable paving
Dense surfaces can need different chemistry and technique from porous stone or block paving. Any further treatment is considered on suitability.
Block paving restoration
Cleaning is only part of a block-paving restoration.
Explore dedicated block paving cleaning →Cleaning · from £4.50/m²
The guide rate begins with professional cleaning selected for the driveway.
Re-sanding · + £2/m²
Suitable kiln-dried jointing sand can be replaced after the paving has dried sufficiently.
Sealing · + £7/m²
Optional, subject to material, condition, weather, past treatments and genuine suitability.
Complete restoration
Cleaning, re-sanding and sealing can combine where each stage is genuinely worthwhile.
Transparent guide pricing
A guide price before you commit.
Final guide pricing depends on area size, material, visible condition and selected treatment. Photographs and measurements are used to confirm the appropriate scope.
- Driveway cleaning
- From £4.50/m²
- Minimum job charge
- £150
- Block-paving re-sanding
- + £2/m²
- Optional sealing
- + £7/m²
The Exterior Care builder uses your surface, condition, treatment and approximate measurements to produce a guide estimate. Photographs help Black Haven confirm the scope before work is agreed.
Practical details
Before the appointment
Please provide reasonable access, an exterior water supply where required, enough working room for equipment, and accurate information or photographs about the condition when requested.
Service area
Driveway cleaning from Chandler’s Ford.
Based in Chandler’s Ford and serving Southampton, Eastleigh, Winchester, Basingstoke, Romsey, the New Forest, Bournemouth, Christchurch and surrounding areas across Hampshire and nearby Dorset.
Travel, access, drainage, water supply and the suitability of the working area are confirmed before the job.
Before booking
Driveway cleaning questions.
How much does driveway cleaning cost?
Black Haven driveway cleaning starts from £4.50 per square metre, subject to the £150 minimum job charge. Final guide pricing depends on size, material, condition and any selected re-sanding or sealing.
Do you pressure wash every driveway?
No. Pressure washing may form part of the process, but the method depends on the material, age, condition, joints and previous treatments.
Can you clean block paving?
Yes. Suitable block paving can be professionally cleaned, with re-sanding available where appropriate after the surface has dried.
Can you remove moss and algae?
Suitable moss, algae and biological growth can be treated and cleaned. Established contamination can require more than one method or treatment stage.
Can you remove oil stains?
Localised staining can be treated, but deeply absorbed or historic oil staining cannot be guaranteed to disappear completely.
Should block paving be re-sanded after cleaning?
Where jointing sand has been depleted or removed during cleaning, re-sanding may be appropriate. Black Haven assesses the condition rather than adding it unnecessarily.
Do I need to seal the driveway afterwards?
Not always. Sealing is optional and depends on the material, condition, previous treatments and whether it provides a worthwhile benefit.
Start with the surface
See what your driveway actually needs.
Build a guide estimate from the driveway size, material, condition and treatment you are considering. Black Haven reviews the job before final scope is agreed.