Block paving sealing in Southampton: what to expect
Southampton has a big mix of housing, from older terraces near the centre to newer estates further out, so no two drives here start from the same ground.
Chalk, clay and sandy ground all occur across the South East, so the dig and sub-base depth are set on the survey rather than assumed.
How much does a block paving sealing job cost in Southampton?
For Southampton, our guide is £5.50–£16 per m² including VAT, so a 50 m² drive is likely to be £270–£810. 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 South East, 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
- Edges, walls and doors protected
- 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
How we find the cause
- Which sealer finish suits a slope or patio
- Type of block and its age
- Walls, doors and planting to protect
- Shade and drainage, which affect regrowth
- Whether the paving is permeable (no sand, no sealing with the wrong product)
From enquiry to finished paving
Tell us about the job
Use the form, the quote tool, WhatsApp or a call.
We take a look
A survey visit, or photos for smaller repair and cleaning jobs.
Price in writing
Every line itemised, including the dig, edging and drainage.
Booked and built
Agreed start date, then the work, the final clean-down and the joint top-up.
How we work
Honest timescales
We tell you how long the job takes and what can delay it, such as approvals and weather.
The dig and sub-base in writing
Your quote states the depth of dig, the sub-base thickness and how it is compacted.
Edges set in concrete
Every edge restraint is bedded and haunched, so the paving cannot creep.
Repair before replace
If your drive can be fixed or re-laid, we will say so.
Sealing in Southampton: 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 often should block paving in Southampton be cleaned?
Every two to four years for most drives, more often for shaded or north-facing paving.
Do you cover Hythe, Totton and Eastleigh?
Yes. We cover Southampton and the places around it, including Hythe, Totton and Eastleigh, and the rest of Hampshire.
How much does a block paving sealing job cost in Southampton?
Guide price for Southampton: £5.50–£16 per m² including VAT, with a minimum charge for small areas.
Sealing near Southampton
Nearby towns we cover for sealing, and sealing across Hampshire:
- Sealing in Hythe
- Sealing in Totton
- Sealing in Eastleigh
- Sealing in Fareham
- Sealing in Winchester
- Sealing in Gosport
