Planning a block paving sealing job in Canvey Island
In Canvey Island, many front gardens have already been paved once, so new paving often starts with breaking out the old surface.
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 Canvey Island?
For Canvey Island, 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 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
- 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
- Edges, walls and doors protected
Before we price your block paving sealing job
- Walls, doors and planting to protect
- Type of block and its age
- Moss, algae, weeds and oil staining
- How much joint sand is left
- Whether the paving is permeable (no sand, no sealing with the wrong product)
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
Repair before replace
If your drive can be fixed or re-laid, we will say so.
The dig and sub-base in writing
Your quote states the depth of dig, the sub-base thickness and how it is compacted.
Water planned first
Falls, channels and soakaways are designed before the pattern is chosen.
Clean finish
The site is swept, the joints are filled and you are shown how to look after the paving.
Sealing in Canvey Island: questions
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.
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 often should block paving in Canvey Island be cleaned?
Every two to four years for most drives, more often for shaded or north-facing paving.
Do you cover South Benfleet, Pitsea and Rayleigh?
Yes. We cover Canvey Island and the places around it, including South Benfleet, Pitsea and Rayleigh, and the rest of Essex.
Sealing near Canvey Island
Nearby towns we cover for sealing, and sealing across Essex:
- Sealing in South Benfleet
- Sealing in Pitsea
- Sealing in Rayleigh
- Sealing in Southend-on-Sea
- Sealing in Basildon
- Sealing in Stanford-le-Hope
