Commercial driveway jet washing — Clear, competitive pricing for businesses

Transparent pricing is the foundation of our commercial driveway jet washing service. We lay out charges so local property managers, retail parks and apartment owners can compare gardening company prices in the area at a glance. Rather than hidden fees, we explain when a job is billed by surface area, when it is load-based, and when a man-and-van cost area surcharge may apply for remote or difficult-to-access sites.

Our standard model covers surface cleaning by the square metre for routine cleaning of tarmac, block paving and concrete drives. For sites with extensive debris or material to remove — for example, a builders’ yard, delivery bay or communal garage forecourt — we use a load-based or cubic-yard rate to account for waste handling and disposal. This keeps routine commercial driveway cleaning budgets predictable while fairly pricing heavier jobs.

Why choose a clear rate sheet? Because shopping around for commercial jet washing often means comparing apples and oranges. Some local gardening contractors quote lower hourly rates but exclude debris removal or equipment transport. We display line items for: labour, machine hire, detergents, water use (where metered), and a separate man and van cost area fee where appropriate. That way those searching for a driveway jet wash for businesses can match like-for-like estimates.

We use two primary billing methods: flat surface rates and load-based (cubic-yard) rates. The flat rate applies to light to moderate soiling on driveways at commercial premises such as shops, small office parks and council housing blocks. For heavy contamination — oil, aggregates, or significant garden waste — we switch to a cubic-yard price to cover removal, procession and legal disposal.

Typical components included in every quote:

• Site survey and free quote — no obligation;
• Labour (number of operatives x hours);
• Equipment hire and fuel; and
• Waste removal (charged per load in cubic yards if applicable).

We also note the gardening company prices area and the man and van cost area when relevant: if a commercial driveway is tucked away behind terraced high-street shops or in an industrial estate with restricted access, additional time and a small vehicle-access fee may be applied and shown separately on the quote.

Load-based charging is used when debris removal is a material part of the job. For example, a retail park delivery yard or a construction contractor’s car park may require clearing of mixed rubble or compacted mud — items that cannot be rinsed down and drained on site. We measure the expected volume in cubic yards and multiply by the local disposal rate, then add handling time. This method mirrors the way many landscaping or gardening teams price bulk waste.

Typical cubic-yard example: one cubic yard roughly equals a small pickup load. A medium-size commercial forecourt with light rubble might be 2–4 cubic yards; a small builders’ yard could be 6–10 cubic yards. Rather than guesswork, our free site visit includes a visual assessment so you get a realistic cubic-yard estimate before the job starts.

We publish sample ranges on quotes to help procurement officers and facilities managers budget. The cubic-yard option is particularly relevant where follow-up disposal costs (skip hire, transfer station fees) are significant — situations often seen at municipal car parks or shopping centre back-of-house areas.

Examples of common jobs and how we price them:

Small commercial driveway (retail storefront or two-unit office) — Surface clean at a flat rate per square metre. Typical time: 1–2 hours. Ideal for high-street shop forecourts where quick turnaround is needed between opening hours.

Medium driveway (apartment courtyard or small industrial unit) — Surface rate plus nominal waste allowance; if grease or oil stains are present, an additional preservative treatment is quoted. Most apartment block courtyards fall into this bracket and benefit from scheduled maintenance pricing.

Large or heavy-load sites — for municipal car parks, logistics hubs or construction compounds we move to a mixed model: a base surface cleaning cost plus a cubic-yard charge for material removal. Jobs at busy locations like market streets or delivery docks may also carry a small man-and-van cost area surcharge if equipment access requires a second vehicle or significant transit time.

Example itemised quote snapshot (illustrative only):

• Site survey & free quote: £0
• Surface cleaning: £X per m²
• Heavy debris removal: £Y per cubic yard
• Labour (2 operatives): £Z per hour
• Man and van cost area surcharge: shown where applicable

Free quote policy — All commercial driveway jet washing enquiries receive a free, no-pressure estimate. We either provide a remote indicative price based on photos and measurements or schedule a short site visit. The free quote will clearly list the chosen pricing model — surface rate or cubic-yard load — plus any travel or access-related man and van cost area items.

We believe in clear, written estimates so facilities managers and procurement teams can compare our proposal against local gardening company prices without surprises. Quotes are valid for a stated period and show what is included and what would trigger extra charges (e.g., hazardous waste, additional repairs to very damaged paving).

Booking and scheduling are flexible to suit business hours, with options for evening or weekend work for busy retail parks or multi-tenant buildings. Where repeat maintenance is wanted, we offer tailored commercial jet washing schedules at competitive rates with priority booking.