Block paving sealing in Holywood: what to expect
Around Holywood, plots are often larger and drives longer, so edging, falls and the route the water takes need planning.
Wet winters in Northern Ireland make falls, edge restraints and full joints especially important.
How much does a block paving sealing job cost in Holywood?
Most block paving sealing job quotes in Northern Ireland fall within £5–£14 per m² including VAT. A 50 m² drive would usually be about £240–£710, with any extras listed separately on your quote.
| 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 does a block paving sealing job involve?
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
- Drying time and a date when cars can return
- Check that the paving is clean, re-sanded and dry
- Sealer applied evenly by roller or low-pressure sprayer
- Second coat where the product requires it
How we find the cause
- How much joint sand is left
- Whether the paving is permeable (no sand, no sealing with the wrong product)
- Which sealer finish suits a slope or patio
- Whether any blocks are loose or sunken first
- Type of block and its age
How it works
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.
Why choose Block Paving Contractors
Edges set in concrete
Every edge restraint is bedded and haunched, so the paving cannot creep.
Clean finish
The site is swept, the joints are filled and you are shown how to look after the paving.
Repair before replace
If your drive can be fixed or re-laid, we will say so.
Honest timescales
We tell you how long the job takes and what can delay it, such as approvals and weather.
Sealing in Holywood: questions
How often should block paving in Holywood be cleaned?
Every two to four years for most drives, more often for shaded or north-facing paving.
How much does a block paving sealing job cost in Holywood?
Guide price for Holywood: £5–£14 per m² including VAT, with a minimum charge for small areas.
Do you cover Dundonald, Newtownards and Bangor, County Down?
Yes. We cover Holywood and the places around it, including Dundonald, Newtownards and Bangor, County Down, and the rest of County Down.
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.
Sealing near Holywood
Nearby towns we cover for sealing, and sealing across County Down:
- Sealing in Dundonald
- Sealing in Newtownards
- Sealing in Bangor, County Down
- Sealing in Comber
- Sealing in Carryduff
- Sealing in Donaghadee
