How much does a block paving sealing job cost in Derbyshire?
Guide price in Derbyshire: £5–£15 per m² including VAT, which puts a 50 m² drive at about £250–£750. These are East Midlands guide figures; the survey confirms the real price before you commit.
| Item | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Sealing only | £5–£15 per m² |
| Jet wash clean with a rotary cleaner | £2.50–£5 per m² |
| Clean and re-sand | £5–£10 per m² |
| Clean, re-sand and seal | £8–£20 per m² |
Guide figures for the East Midlands, checked 9 November 2026.
Towns we cover in Derbyshire
Choose a town for local prices and details for sealing:
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.
Block drives laid twenty or thirty years ago are often ready for re-laying rather than replacing, because sound blocks outlast a weak base.
- Drying time and a date when cars can return
- Sealer applied evenly by roller or low-pressure sprayer
- Edges, walls and doors protected
- Check that the paving is clean, re-sanded and dry
- Second coat where the product requires it
How we find the cause
- Which sealer finish suits a slope or patio
- Walls, doors and planting to protect
- Shade and drainage, which affect regrowth
- Whether the paving is permeable (no sand, no sealing with the wrong product)
- Moss, algae, weeds and oil staining
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.
Sealing in Derbyshire: questions
How much does a block paving sealing job cost in Derbyshire?
Guide price for Derbyshire: £5–£15 per m² including VAT, with a minimum charge for small areas.
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.
How often should block paving in Derbyshire be cleaned?
Every two to four years for most drives, more often for shaded or north-facing paving.
Do you cover Derby, Chesterfield and Long Eaton?
Yes. We cover all of Derbyshire, including Derby, Chesterfield and Long Eaton.
