Block paving sealing in Alfreton: what to expect
Alfreton is a smaller town, and many of its homes have more frontage to work with than city houses, which leaves room for borders and planting.
Clay and mudstone ground is common in the East Midlands, so we allow for a deeper sub-base where the survey shows soft ground.
How much does a block paving sealing job cost in Alfreton?
In the East Midlands, a block paving sealing job usually costs £5–£15 per m² including VAT. For a 50 m² drive, that is roughly £250–£750. Your exact price depends on what the survey or your photos show, and is fixed in writing before anything is booked.
| 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. 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.
- Second coat where the product requires it
- Sealer applied evenly by roller or low-pressure sprayer
- Edges, walls and doors protected
- Check that the paving is clean, re-sanded and dry
- Drying time and a date when cars can return
How we find the cause
- Walls, doors and planting to protect
- How much joint sand is left
- Whether any blocks are loose or sunken first
- Moss, algae, weeds and oil staining
- Which sealer finish suits a slope or patio
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.
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.
One point of contact
You deal with one team from survey to sign-off, with work carried out by paving teams working under S&K.
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.
Sealing in Alfreton: 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.
Do you cover Ripley, Heanor and Belper?
Yes. We cover Alfreton and the places around it, including Ripley, Heanor and Belper, and the rest of Derbyshire.
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 Alfreton be cleaned?
Every two to four years for most drives, more often for shaded or north-facing paving.
Sealing near Alfreton
Nearby towns we cover for sealing, and sealing across Derbyshire:
- Sealing in Ripley
- Sealing in Heanor
- Sealing in Belper
- Sealing in Ilkeston
- Sealing in Chesterfield
- Sealing in Staveley
