Planning a block paving sealing job in Ilkeston
Homes in Ilkeston include plenty of semis and detached houses with room for a drive, plus older terraces where parking is tighter.
Block drives laid twenty or thirty years ago are often ready for re-laying rather than replacing, because sound blocks outlast a weak base.
How much does a block paving sealing job cost in Ilkeston?
For Ilkeston, our guide is £5–£15 per m² including VAT, so a 50 m² drive is likely to be £250–£750. 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–£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 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.
- Second coat where the product requires it
- Check that the paving is clean, re-sanded and dry
- Edges, walls and doors protected
- Drying time and a date when cars can return
- Sealer applied evenly by roller or low-pressure sprayer
Before we price your block paving sealing job
- Moss, algae, weeds and oil staining
- Type of block and its age
- Whether any blocks are loose or sunken first
- How much joint sand is left
- Walls, doors and planting to protect
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.
What you can expect from us
Clean finish
The site is swept, the joints are filled and you are shown how to look after the paving.
Itemised quotes
Break-out, waste, edging, drainage and covers are separate lines you can see.
Edges set in concrete
Every edge restraint is bedded and haunched, so the paving cannot creep.
Honest timescales
We tell you how long the job takes and what can delay it, such as approvals and weather.
Sealing in Ilkeston: questions
How much does a block paving sealing job cost in Ilkeston?
Guide price for Ilkeston: £5–£15 per m² including VAT, with a minimum charge for small areas.
How often should block paving in Ilkeston be cleaned?
Every two to four years for most drives, more often for shaded or north-facing paving.
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.
Do you cover Heanor, Long Eaton and Ripley?
Yes. We cover Ilkeston and the places around it, including Heanor, Long Eaton and Ripley, and the rest of Derbyshire.
Sealing near Ilkeston
Nearby towns we cover for sealing, and sealing across Derbyshire:
- Sealing in Heanor
- Sealing in Long Eaton
- Sealing in Ripley
- Sealing in Derby
- Sealing in Belper
- Sealing in Alfreton
