Block paving sealing in Braintree: what to expect
Homes in Braintree include plenty of semis and detached houses with room for a drive, plus older terraces where parking is tighter.
Clay soils are common in parts of the East of England, so drainage and sub-base depth get extra attention.
How much does a block paving sealing job cost in Braintree?
Guide price in Braintree: £5.50–£16 per m² including VAT, which puts a 50 m² drive at about £265–£790. These are East of England guide figures; the survey confirms the real price before you commit.
| 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 East of England, 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.
- Drying time and a date when cars can return
- Sealer applied evenly by roller or low-pressure sprayer
- Check that the paving is clean, re-sanded and dry
- Second coat where the product requires it
- Edges, walls and doors protected
What we look at first in Braintree
- Type of block and its age
- Moss, algae, weeds and oil staining
- How much joint sand is left
- Walls, doors and planting to protect
- Shade and drainage, which affect regrowth
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
Itemised quotes
Break-out, waste, edging, drainage and covers are separate lines you can see.
Repair before replace
If your drive can be fixed or re-laid, we will say so.
Water planned first
Falls, channels and soakaways are designed before the pattern is chosen.
The dig and sub-base in writing
Your quote states the depth of dig, the sub-base thickness and how it is compacted.
Sealing in Braintree: questions
Do you cover Witham, Chelmsford and Maldon?
Yes. We cover Braintree and the places around it, including Witham, Chelmsford and Maldon, and the rest of Essex.
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.
How much does a block paving sealing job cost in Braintree?
Guide price for Braintree: £5.50–£16 per m² including VAT, with a minimum charge for small areas.
How often should block paving in Braintree be cleaned?
Every two to four years for most drives, more often for shaded or north-facing paving.
Sealing near Braintree
Nearby towns we cover for sealing, and sealing across Essex:
- Sealing in Witham
- Sealing in Chelmsford
- Sealing in Maldon
- Sealing in Colchester
- Sealing in Billericay
- Sealing in Wickford
