Block paving sealing in Tranent: what to expect
Tranent 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.
In Scotland, front paving must be porous or drain within the property whatever its size, so drainage is part of every design.
In Scotland block paving is often called monoblock; it is the same thing, and the same rules for the base, edging and drainage apply.
How much does a block paving sealing job cost in Tranent?
Most block paving sealing job quotes in Scotland fall within £5–£15 per m² including VAT. A 50 m² drive would usually be about £250–£750, with any extras listed separately on your quote.
| 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 Scotland, checked 9 November 2026. See all prices or use the guide price tool.
What is included?
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.
- Edges, walls and doors protected
- Second coat where the product requires it
- Sealer applied evenly by roller or low-pressure sprayer
- Drying time and a date when cars can return
- Check that the paving is clean, re-sanded and dry
How we find the cause
- Shade and drainage, which affect regrowth
- Whether any blocks are loose or sunken first
- Which sealer finish suits a slope or patio
- Walls, doors and planting to protect
- Moss, algae, weeds and oil staining
What happens next
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.
What you can expect from us
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.
Clean finish
The site is swept, the joints are filled and you are shown how to look after the paving.
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.
Sealing in Tranent: 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 Prestonpans, Musselburgh and Dalkeith?
Yes. We cover Tranent and the places around it, including Prestonpans, Musselburgh and Dalkeith, and the rest of Edinburgh and the Lothians.
How much does a block paving sealing job cost in Tranent?
Guide price for Tranent: £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.
Sealing near Tranent
Nearby towns we cover for sealing, and sealing across Edinburgh and the Lothians:
- Sealing in Prestonpans
- Sealing in Musselburgh
- Sealing in Dalkeith
- Sealing in Haddington
- Sealing in Bonnyrigg
- Sealing in Penicuik

