Planning a block paving sealing job in Thamesmead
In Thamesmead, many front gardens have already been paved once, so new paving often starts with breaking out the old surface.
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 Thamesmead?
Expect block paving sealing jobs in Thamesmead to come in at around £6–£18 per m², including VAT at 20%. As an example, a 50 m² drive usually comes to between £300 and £900.
| 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.
- Drying time and a date when cars can return
- 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
What we look at first in Thamesmead
- Whether the paving is permeable (no sand, no sealing with the wrong product)
- Whether any blocks are loose or sunken first
- Moss, algae, weeds and oil staining
- Type of block and its age
- Walls, doors and planting to protect
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
Honest timescales
We tell you how long the job takes and what can delay it, such as approvals and weather.
Edges set in concrete
Every edge restraint is bedded and haunched, so the paving cannot creep.
One point of contact
You deal with one team from survey to sign-off, with work carried out by paving teams working under S&K.
Repair before replace
If your drive can be fixed or re-laid, we will say so.
Sealing in Thamesmead: 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 Thamesmead?
Guide price for Thamesmead: £6–£18 per m² including VAT, with a minimum charge for small areas.
Do you cover Barking, Welling and Becontree?
Yes. We cover Thamesmead and the places around it, including Barking, Welling and Becontree, and the rest of Greater London.
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 Thamesmead
Nearby towns we cover for sealing, and sealing across Greater London:
- Sealing in Barking
- Sealing in Welling
- Sealing in Becontree
- Sealing in Dagenham
- Sealing in Ilford
- Sealing in Canning Town
