Block paving sealing in Swanley: what to expect
In and around Swanley, village-style frontages sit alongside newer cul-de-sacs, so the right block often depends on the age of the house.
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 Swanley?
For Swanley, 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 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
- Edges, walls and doors protected
- Sealer applied evenly by roller or low-pressure sprayer
- Check that the paving is clean, re-sanded and dry
How we find the cause
- Whether the paving is permeable (no sand, no sealing with the wrong product)
- Whether any blocks are loose or sunken first
- Type of block and its age
- Walls, doors and planting to protect
- Shade and drainage, which affect regrowth
How it works
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
Repair before replace
If your drive can be fixed or re-laid, we will say so.
Edges set in concrete
Every edge restraint is bedded and haunched, so the paving cannot creep.
Honest timescales
We tell you how long the job takes and what can delay it, such as approvals and weather.
Water planned first
Falls, channels and soakaways are designed before the pattern is chosen.
Sealing in Swanley: 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 much does a block paving sealing job cost in Swanley?
Guide price for Swanley: £5.50–£16 per m² including VAT, with a minimum charge for small areas.
How often should block paving in Swanley be cleaned?
Every two to four years for most drives, more often for shaded or north-facing paving.
Do you cover Dartford, Sevenoaks and Gravesend?
Yes. We cover Swanley and the places around it, including Dartford, Sevenoaks and Gravesend, and the rest of Kent.
Sealing near Swanley
Nearby towns we cover for sealing, and sealing across Kent:
- Sealing in Dartford
- Sealing in Sevenoaks
- Sealing in Gravesend
- Sealing in Strood
- Sealing in Rochester
- Sealing in Tonbridge
