Block paving sealing in South Croydon: the local picture
Homes in South Croydon include plenty of semis and detached houses with room for a drive, plus older terraces where parking is tighter.
Many London streets have controlled parking and narrow frontages, so we measure the car space and the crossover before anything else.
How much does a block paving sealing job cost in South Croydon?
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 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.
- Second coat where the product requires it
- 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
- Edges, walls and doors protected
What we look at first in South Croydon
- Walls, doors and planting to protect
- Which sealer finish suits a slope or patio
- Whether any blocks are loose or sunken first
- Whether the paving is permeable (no sand, no sealing with the wrong product)
- Shade and drainage, which affect regrowth
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.
How we work
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.
Itemised quotes
Break-out, waste, edging, drainage and covers are separate lines you can see.
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 South Croydon: 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 South Croydon?
Guide price for South Croydon: £6–£18 per m² including VAT, with a minimum charge for small areas.
How often should block paving in South Croydon be cleaned?
Every two to four years for most drives, more often for shaded or north-facing paving.
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.
Sealing near South Croydon
Nearby towns we cover for sealing, and sealing across Greater London:
- Sealing in Croydon
- Sealing in Purley
- Sealing in Carshalton
- Sealing in Mitcham
- Sealing in Beckenham
- Sealing in Sutton
