Planning a block paving sealing job in Hemel Hempstead
Hemel Hempstead 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.
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 Hemel Hempstead?
Most block paving sealing job quotes in the East of England fall within £5.50–£16 per m² including VAT. A 50 m² drive would usually be about £265–£790, with any extras listed separately on your quote.
| 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 is included?
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.
- Sealer applied evenly by roller or low-pressure sprayer
- 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
- Edges, walls and doors protected
What we look at first in Hemel Hempstead
- Whether any blocks are loose or sunken first
- How much joint sand is left
- Walls, doors and planting to protect
- Shade and drainage, which affect regrowth
- Which sealer finish suits a slope or patio
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.
Why choose Block Paving Contractors
Water planned first
Falls, channels and soakaways are designed before the pattern is chosen.
Repair before replace
If your drive can be fixed or re-laid, we will say so.
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.
Sealing in Hemel Hempstead: questions
How often should block paving in Hemel Hempstead be cleaned?
Every two to four years for most drives, more often for shaded or north-facing paving.
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.
Do you cover Berkhamsted, St Albans and North Watford?
Yes. We cover Hemel Hempstead and the places around it, including Berkhamsted, St Albans and North Watford, and the rest of Hertfordshire.
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 Hemel Hempstead
Nearby towns we cover for sealing, and sealing across Hertfordshire:
- Sealing in Berkhamsted
- Sealing in St Albans
- Sealing in North Watford
- Sealing in Harpenden
- Sealing in Watford
- Sealing in Rickmansworth
