Green, slippery, tired-looking drive? Bring it back — no rip-out needed
Moss, algae and ground-in dirt make a driveway look a decade older than it is — and a slick of green is a slip waiting to happen by the front door. Before you spend thousands replacing it, a proper power wash, re-sand and seal can make it look near-new — from around €150 for a typical driveway.
Get my free priceClean, re-sand, seal — or resurface
Most tired driveways and patios don't need replacing. A high-pressure jet wash lifts years of moss, algae, oil and black spotting and reveals the colour underneath. On block paving the joints are then re-sanded so the blocks lock back together, and a sealant coat keeps it looking fresh and weed-resistant for years.
When a surface is past cleaning — crazed concrete or thinning tarmac — resurfacing restores the top layer instead. A resin overlay onto sound tarmac or concrete, for example, gives you a brand-new finish for a fraction of a full dig-out. Either way, we'll tell you straight whether a clean will do or resurfacing makes more sense.
- High-pressure jet washing — drives, patios, paths and steps
- Joint re-sanding to relock block paving and resist weeds
- Sealing to lock in colour and repel oil and stains
- Resurfacing options when a clean alone won't cut it
Why it pays off
- A fraction of replacement cost
- Done in hours, not days
- Removes slip-hazard algae
- Restores kerb appeal fast
Worth knowing
- Always re-sand block paving after
- Sealing makes the clean last
- Badly worn surfaces need resurfacing
What it costs in 2026
A clean is a lower-ticket job than a new driveway — and the cheapest way to transform how your home looks from the road.
| Job | Typical price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Power wash (per m²) | €2–€4 / m² | Jet clean — moss, algae, dirt, stains lifted |
| Typical driveway clean | from ~€150 | A standard two-car drive, washed |
| Re-sand block paving | add-on | Kiln-dried sand brushed back into joints |
| Seal driveway / patio | extra | Locks in sand, repels oil, resists weeds |
Ballpark only — based on typical Irish 2026 installer prices. Your exact quote depends on area size, surface type, level of staining and whether you add re-sanding or sealing.
Get my exact priceFrom grimy to gleaming in an afternoon
Pre-treat & wash
Stubborn moss and algae are pre-treated, then a high-pressure rotary wash strips dirt evenly without gouging the surface.
Re-sand joints
On block paving, fresh kiln-dried sand is brushed and vibrated into every joint so the blocks relock and weeds stay out.
Seal & protect
An optional sealant coat locks in the sand, repels oil and keeps the colour looking fresh. No deposit paid until you're happy.
Real difference, no rip-out
Before · mossy block paving
After · washed & re-sanded
After · sealed patio, Co. Cork
Resurfaced · resin overlay, Co. GalwayYour questions, answered
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