Block paving sealing in Canary Wharf: what to expect
Canary Wharf has everything from short terrace frontages to wide drives on newer estates, so the survey sets the layout and the dig.
Front gardens in much of London are short, so parking depth and the dropped kerb usually decide whether a drive is possible.
How much does a block paving sealing job cost in Canary Wharf?
In London, a block paving sealing job usually costs £6–£18 per m² including VAT. For a 50 m² drive, that is roughly £300–£900. 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 | £6–£18 per m² |
| Jet wash clean with a rotary cleaner | £3–£6 per m² |
| Clean and re-sand | £6–£12 per m² |
| Clean, re-sand and seal | £9.50–£25 per m² |
Guide figures for London, 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.
- Second coat where the product requires it
- Check that the paving is clean, re-sanded and dry
- Sealer applied evenly by roller or low-pressure sprayer
- Edges, walls and doors protected
- Drying time and a date when cars can return
Before we price your block paving sealing job
- Whether the paving is permeable (no sand, no sealing with the wrong product)
- Walls, doors and planting to protect
- Type of block and its age
- Shade and drainage, which affect regrowth
- Whether any blocks are loose or sunken first
From enquiry to finished paving
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.
How we work
Itemised quotes
Break-out, waste, edging, drainage and covers are separate lines you can see.
Clean finish
The site is swept, the joints are filled and you are shown how to look after the paving.
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 Canary Wharf: 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.
How much does a block paving sealing job cost in Canary Wharf?
Guide price for Canary Wharf: £6–£18 per m² including VAT, with a minimum charge for small areas.
Do you cover Canning Town, Greenwich and Stratford?
Yes. We cover Canary Wharf and the places around it, including Canning Town, Greenwich and Stratford, and the rest of Greater London.
How often should block paving in Canary Wharf be cleaned?
Every two to four years for most drives, more often for shaded or north-facing paving.
Sealing near Canary Wharf
Nearby towns we cover for sealing, and sealing across Greater London:
- Sealing in Canning Town
- Sealing in Greenwich
- Sealing in Stratford
- Sealing in Peckham
- Sealing in Islington
- Sealing in Catford
