Block paving sealing in Dorchester: the local picture
Dorchester 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.
Sloping plots are common in the South West, which affects edging, steps and where the water runs.
How much does a block paving sealing job cost in Dorchester?
Guide price in Dorchester: £5–£15 per m² including VAT, which puts a 50 m² drive at about £250–£750. These are South West 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 South West, checked 9 November 2026. See all prices or use the guide price tool.
What you get with our sealing service
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.
- 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
- Edges, walls and doors protected
- Drying time and a date when cars can return
What we look at first in Dorchester
- Which sealer finish suits a slope or patio
- Moss, algae, weeds and oil staining
- Shade and drainage, which affect regrowth
- Type of block and its age
- Whether the paving is permeable (no sand, no sealing with the wrong product)
From enquiry to finished paving
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
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.
Honest timescales
We tell you how long the job takes and what can delay it, such as approvals and weather.
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.
Sealing in Dorchester: questions
Do you cover Weymouth, Poole and Ferndown?
Yes. We cover Dorchester and the places around it, including Weymouth, Poole and Ferndown, and the rest of Dorset.
How often should block paving in Dorchester 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.
How much does a block paving sealing job cost in Dorchester?
Guide price for Dorchester: £5–£15 per m² including VAT, with a minimum charge for small areas.
Sealing near Dorchester
Nearby towns we cover for sealing, and sealing across Dorset:
