Block paving sealing in Nottingham: what to expect
Nottingham 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.
Clay and mudstone ground is common in the East Midlands, so we allow for a deeper sub-base where the survey shows soft ground.
How much does a block paving sealing job cost in Nottingham?
In the East Midlands, a block paving sealing job usually costs £5–£15 per m² including VAT. For a 50 m² drive, that is roughly £250–£750. 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 | £5–£15 per m² |
| Jet wash clean with a rotary cleaner | £2.50–£5 per m² |
| Clean and re-sand | £5–£10 per m² |
| Clean, re-sand and seal | £8–£20 per m² |
Guide figures for the East Midlands, 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.
- Edges, walls and doors protected
- Second coat where the product requires it
- Drying time and a date when cars can return
- Check that the paving is clean, re-sanded and dry
- Sealer applied evenly by roller or low-pressure sprayer
Before we price your block paving sealing job
- Walls, doors and planting to protect
- Type of block and its age
- Which sealer finish suits a slope or patio
- How much joint sand is left
- Whether the paving is permeable (no sand, no sealing with the wrong product)
How it works
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.
Why choose Block Paving Contractors
Honest timescales
We tell you how long the job takes and what can delay it, such as approvals and weather.
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.
Water planned first
Falls, channels and soakaways are designed before the pattern is chosen.
Sealing in Nottingham: 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.
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 often should block paving in Nottingham be cleaned?
Every two to four years for most drives, more often for shaded or north-facing paving.
Do you cover West Bridgford, Arnold and Hucknall?
Yes. We cover Nottingham and the places around it, including West Bridgford, Arnold and Hucknall, and the rest of Nottinghamshire.
Sealing near Nottingham
Nearby towns we cover for sealing, and sealing across Nottinghamshire:
- Sealing in West Bridgford
- Sealing in Arnold
- Sealing in Hucknall
- Sealing in Kirkby-in-Ashfield
- Sealing in Mansfield
- Sealing in Sutton-in-Ashfield
