Planning a block paving sealing job in Brentwood
Homes in Brentwood include plenty of semis and detached houses with room for a drive, plus older terraces where parking is tighter.
Flat ground across much of the East means falls have to be built in carefully so water does not sit on the drive.
How much does a block paving sealing job cost in Brentwood?
For Brentwood, our guide is £5.50–£16 per m² including VAT, so a 50 m² drive is likely to be £265–£790. 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 | £5.50–£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 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.
- Sealer applied evenly by roller or low-pressure sprayer
- Drying time and a date when cars can return
- Edges, walls and doors protected
- Check that the paving is clean, re-sanded and dry
- Second coat where the product requires it
How we find the cause
- Shade and drainage, which affect regrowth
- Walls, doors and planting to protect
- How much joint sand is left
- Whether the paving is permeable (no sand, no sealing with the wrong product)
- Type of block and its age
From enquiry to finished paving
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.
Why choose Block Paving Contractors
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.
Repair before replace
If your drive can be fixed or re-laid, we will say so.
Clean finish
The site is swept, the joints are filled and you are shown how to look after the paving.
Sealing in Brentwood: 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.
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 often should block paving in Brentwood be cleaned?
Every two to four years for most drives, more often for shaded or north-facing paving.
How much does a block paving sealing job cost in Brentwood?
Guide price for Brentwood: £5.50–£16 per m² including VAT, with a minimum charge for small areas.
Sealing near Brentwood
Nearby towns we cover for sealing, and sealing across Essex:
- Sealing in Billericay
- Sealing in Basildon
- Sealing in South Ockendon
- Sealing in Stanford-le-Hope
- Sealing in Wickford
- Sealing in Pitsea
