Block paving sealing in Reading: what to expect
Across Reading, front gardens range from narrow terrace plots to broad modern drives, and the best block, pattern and drainage choice changes with them.
Planning-sensitive towns and conservation areas are common in the South East, so we check the front-garden rules before quoting.
How much does a block paving sealing job cost in Reading?
Expect block paving sealing jobs in Reading to come in at around £5.50–£16 per m², including VAT at 20%. As an example, a 50 m² drive usually comes to between £270 and £810.
| Item | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Sealing only | £5.50–£16 per m² |
| Jet wash clean with a rotary cleaner | £2.50–£5.50 per m² |
| Clean and re-sand | £5.50–£11 per m² |
| Clean, re-sand and seal | £8.50–£20 per m² |
Guide figures for the South East, checked 9 November 2026. See all prices or use the guide price tool.
What does a block paving sealing job involve?
Sealing block paving means applying a clear liquid sealer to clean, dry paving. A good sealer soaks into the blocks and the jointing sand, binding the sand so it does not wash out, reducing staining and making the surface easier to keep clean. Some sealers also deepen the colour or leave a light sheen.
- Edges, walls and doors protected
- Sealer applied evenly by roller or low-pressure sprayer
- Drying time and a date when cars can return
- Second coat where the product requires it
- Check that the paving is clean, re-sanded and dry
How we find the cause
- Whether the paving is permeable (no sand, no sealing with the wrong product)
- Walls, doors and planting to protect
- Shade and drainage, which affect regrowth
- Which sealer finish suits a slope or patio
- Whether any blocks are loose or sunken first
From enquiry to finished paving
Tell us about the job
Use the form, the quote tool, WhatsApp or a call.
We take a look
A survey visit, or photos for smaller repair and cleaning jobs.
Price in writing
Every line itemised, including the dig, edging and drainage.
Booked and built
Agreed start date, then the work, the final clean-down and the joint top-up.
What you can expect from us
Clean finish
The site is swept, the joints are filled and you are shown how to look after the paving.
Itemised quotes
Break-out, waste, edging, drainage and covers are separate lines you can see.
Water planned first
Falls, channels and soakaways are designed before the pattern is chosen.
Edges set in concrete
Every edge restraint is bedded and haunched, so the paving cannot creep.
Sealing in Reading: questions
Do you cover Earley, Wokingham and Crowthorne?
Yes. We cover Reading and the places around it, including Earley, Wokingham and Crowthorne, and the rest of Berkshire.
Will cleaning damage my block paving?
Not when it is done with a rotary cleaner at medium pressure and the joints are re-sanded afterwards. High-pressure lances held close are what cause damage.
How often should block paving in Reading be cleaned?
Every two to four years for most drives, more often for shaded or north-facing paving.
Can you seal my drive straight after cleaning?
Only once it is completely dry and re-sanded. Sealing damp paving traps moisture and can leave a white bloom.
Sealing near Reading
Nearby towns we cover for sealing, and sealing across Berkshire:
- Sealing in Earley
- Sealing in Wokingham
- Sealing in Crowthorne
- Sealing in Bracknell
- Sealing in Sandhurst
- Sealing in Maidenhead
