Patio cleaning prices in the are usually quoted either:
- per square metre (m²), or
as a minimum job price for small patios.
Across pricing guides, typical patio pressure washing/cleaning figures often land around £2–£4.50 per m² for cleaning-only, with higher rates when extra steps are included.
Below is a practical what you’ll actually pay guide for 2026 expectations.
Typical patio pressure washing prices
Cleaning only
Common published ranges include:
- Around £3–£4 per m² (Checkatrade)
- £2–£4 per m² (Bark)
- Roughly £2.00–£4.50 per m² cited by some service providers
MyBuilder gives a per-square-foot range that converts to a similar ballpark when scaled
Cleaning + re-sanding / sealing
Some providers quote higher ranges:
- £5–£9 per m² when re-sanding/sealing is included
Hourly rates
TaskRabbit notes pressure washing can be priced around £20–£50 per hour, depending on job complexity and provider.
Minimum charges
Even if your patio is tiny, most jobs include:
travel time
setup time
cleanup/disposal time
So a small patio may hit a minimum call-out even if the m² price looks low. Bark notes minimum charges are common.
What increases the cost
Expect higher quotes if you have:
- Heavy algae/lichen (more labour and repeat passes)
- Oil/rust stains (specialist treatment)
- Lots of jointing issues (repairs/re-sanding after)
- Restricted access (long hose runs, steps, awkward drainage)
- Large area (often cheaper per m², but bigger total)
Rough price examples
These are illustrative ranges based on the m² figures above:
20 m² patio: ~£40–£90 cleaning-only, often lifted by minimum charge
50 m² patio: ~£100–£225 cleaning-only
80 m² patio: ~£160–£360 cleaning-only