Block paving sealing in Downpatrick: what to expect
Around Downpatrick, plots are often larger and drives longer, so edging, falls and the route the water takes need planning.
Dropped kerbs in Northern Ireland go through DfI Roads, so we build that timing into the plan for new drives.
How much does a block paving sealing job cost in Downpatrick?
For Downpatrick, our guide is £5–£14 per m² including VAT, so a 50 m² drive is likely to be £240–£710. Smaller jobs cost more per square metre because set-up and waste costs do not shrink with the area.
| Item | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Sealing only | £5–£14 per m² |
| Jet wash clean with a rotary cleaner | £2.50–£5 per m² |
| Clean and re-sand | £5–£9.50 per m² |
| Clean, re-sand and seal | £7.50–£19 per m² |
Guide figures for Northern Ireland, checked 9 November 2026. See all prices or use the guide price tool.
What is included?
Sealing only works on paving that has been cleaned and re-sanded first and is completely dry, so it is usually part of a clean, re-sand and seal package. It is not permanent: most sealers need renewing every three to seven years as they wear in the wheel tracks, and new paving should be left for a few months before sealing so moisture and any white efflorescence can clear.
- Edges, walls and doors protected
- Sealer applied evenly by roller or low-pressure sprayer
- Check that the paving is clean, re-sanded and dry
- Drying time and a date when cars can return
- Second coat where the product requires it
What we look at first in Downpatrick
- Which sealer finish suits a slope or patio
- Whether any blocks are loose or sunken first
- Shade and drainage, which affect regrowth
- Moss, algae, weeds and oil staining
- Walls, doors and planting to protect
How it works
Quick details
Your postcode and the job. It takes a minute.
On-site check
Measurements, levels against the damp-proof course, ground and drainage.
Itemised quote
Fixed once the specification is agreed, with no vague extras.
Laid and finished
Compacted, jointed and handed back clean.
What you can expect from us
The dig and sub-base in writing
Your quote states the depth of dig, the sub-base thickness and how it is compacted.
Honest timescales
We tell you how long the job takes and what can delay it, such as approvals and weather.
Itemised quotes
Break-out, waste, edging, drainage and covers are separate lines you can see.
Clean finish
The site is swept, the joints are filled and you are shown how to look after the paving.
Sealing in Downpatrick: questions
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 much does a block paving sealing job cost in Downpatrick?
Guide price for Downpatrick: £5–£14 per m² including VAT, with a minimum charge for small areas.
How often should block paving in Downpatrick be cleaned?
Every two to four years for most drives, more often for shaded or north-facing paving.
Do you cover Newcastle, Carryduff and Comber?
Yes. We cover Downpatrick and the places around it, including Newcastle, Carryduff and Comber, and the rest of County Down.
Sealing near Downpatrick
Nearby towns we cover for sealing, and sealing across County Down:
- Sealing in Newcastle
- Sealing in Carryduff
- Sealing in Comber
- Sealing in Newtownards
- Sealing in Dundonald
- Sealing in Holywood
