Planning a block paving sealing job in Rottingdean
Around Rottingdean, plots are often larger and drives longer, so edging, falls and the route the water takes need planning.
Chalk, clay and sandy ground all occur across the South East, so the dig and sub-base depth are set on the survey rather than assumed.
How much does a block paving sealing job cost in Rottingdean?
In the South East, a block paving sealing job usually costs £5.50–£16 per m² including VAT. For a 50 m² drive, that is roughly £270–£810. 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 | £5.50–£16 per m² |
| Jet wash clean with a rotary cleaner | £2.50–£5.50 per m² |
| Clean and re-sand | £5.50–£11 per m² |
| Clean, re-sand and seal | £8.50–£20 per m² |
Guide figures for the South East, 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.
- Drying time and a date when cars can return
- Edges, walls and doors protected
- Second coat where the product requires it
- Check that the paving is clean, re-sanded and dry
- Sealer applied evenly by roller or low-pressure sprayer
How we find the cause
- Walls, doors and planting to protect
- Moss, algae, weeds and oil staining
- Whether the paving is permeable (no sand, no sealing with the wrong product)
- Shade and drainage, which affect regrowth
- Whether any blocks are loose or sunken first
What happens next
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.
Repair before replace
If your drive can be fixed or re-laid, we will say so.
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 Rottingdean: questions
How much does a block paving sealing job cost in Rottingdean?
Guide price for Rottingdean: £5.50–£16 per m² including VAT, with a minimum charge for small areas.
How often should block paving in Rottingdean 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 Brighton, Hove and Portslade?
Yes. We cover Rottingdean and the places around it, including Brighton, Hove and Portslade, and the rest of East Sussex.
Sealing near Rottingdean
Nearby towns we cover for sealing, and sealing across East Sussex:
- Sealing in Brighton
- Sealing in Hove
- Sealing in Portslade
- Sealing in Seaford
- Sealing in Hailsham
- Sealing in Eastbourne
