Planning a block paving sealing job in Colchester
Colchester has everything from short terrace frontages to wide drives on newer estates, so the survey sets the layout and the dig.
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 Colchester?
In the East of England, a block paving sealing job usually costs £5.50–£16 per m² including VAT. For a 50 m² drive, that is roughly £265–£790. 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 East of England, 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
- Sealer applied evenly by roller or low-pressure sprayer
- Second coat where the product requires it
- Check that the paving is clean, re-sanded and dry
- Edges, walls and doors protected
How we find the cause
- Moss, algae, weeds and oil staining
- Shade and drainage, which affect regrowth
- Walls, doors and planting to protect
- Whether any blocks are loose or sunken first
- Which sealer finish suits a slope or patio
How it works
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.
Why choose Block Paving Contractors
Honest timescales
We tell you how long the job takes and what can delay it, such as approvals and weather.
Clean finish
The site is swept, the joints are filled and you are shown how to look after the paving.
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.
Sealing in Colchester: 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.
How much does a block paving sealing job cost in Colchester?
Guide price for Colchester: £5.50–£16 per m² including VAT, with a minimum charge for small areas.
How often should block paving in Colchester be cleaned?
Every two to four years for most drives, more often for shaded or north-facing paving.
Do you cover Clacton-on-Sea, Witham and Maldon?
Yes. We cover Colchester and the places around it, including Clacton-on-Sea, Witham and Maldon, and the rest of Essex.
Sealing near Colchester
Nearby towns we cover for sealing, and sealing across Essex:
- Sealing in Clacton-on-Sea
- Sealing in Witham
- Sealing in Maldon
- Sealing in Braintree
- Sealing in Harwich
- Sealing in Chelmsford
