Block paving sealing in Stockton-on-Tees: what to expect
Stockton-on-Tees has a big mix of housing, from older terraces near the centre to newer estates further out, so no two drives here start from the same ground.
Former colliery ground and clay soils occur across the North East, so the survey checks for soft spots before the sub-base depth is set.
How much does a block paving sealing job cost in Stockton-on-Tees?
Guide price in Stockton-on-Tees: £4.50–£14 per m² including VAT, which puts a 50 m² drive at about £225–£680. These are North East guide figures; the survey confirms the real price before you commit.
| Item | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Sealing only | £4.50–£14 per m² |
| Jet wash clean with a rotary cleaner | £2.50–£4.50 per m² |
| Clean and re-sand | £4.50–£9 per m² |
| Clean, re-sand and seal | £7–£18 per m² |
Guide figures for the North East, checked 9 November 2026. See all prices or use the guide price tool.
What is included?
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.
- Drying time and a date when cars can return
- Edges, walls and doors protected
- Sealer applied evenly by roller or low-pressure sprayer
- 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)
- Whether any blocks are loose or sunken first
- How much joint sand is left
- Shade and drainage, which affect regrowth
- Moss, algae, weeds and oil staining
What happens next
Send the basics
Postcode, what you need and a rough size. Photos help.
Survey
We measure, check levels, ground and drainage, and talk through blocks and patterns.
Written quote
An itemised quote with the specification, the price and the start date.
The work
Our paving team builds it to the agreed specification and leaves the site swept.
Why choose Block Paving Contractors
Honest timescales
We tell you how long the job takes and what can delay it, such as approvals and weather.
Clean finish
The site is swept, the joints are filled and you are shown how to look after the paving.
The dig and sub-base in writing
Your quote states the depth of dig, the sub-base thickness and how it is compacted.
Edges set in concrete
Every edge restraint is bedded and haunched, so the paving cannot creep.
Sealing in Stockton-on-Tees: 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 often should block paving in Stockton-on-Tees 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 Stockton-on-Tees?
Guide price for Stockton-on-Tees: £4.50–£14 per m² including VAT, with a minimum charge for small areas.
Do you cover Billingham, Hartlepool and Darlington?
Yes. We cover Stockton-on-Tees and the places around it, including Billingham, Hartlepool and Darlington, and the rest of County Durham.
Sealing near Stockton-on-Tees
Nearby towns we cover for sealing, and sealing across County Durham:
- Sealing in Billingham
- Sealing in Hartlepool
- Sealing in Darlington
- Sealing in Newton Aycliffe
- Sealing in Peterlee
- Sealing in Bishop Auckland
