Block paving sealing in Bath: the local picture
Across Bath, front gardens range from narrow terrace plots to broad modern drives, and the best block, pattern and drainage choice changes with them.
Sloping plots are common in the South West, which affects edging, steps and where the water runs.
How much does a block paving sealing job cost in Bath?
For Bath, our guide is £5–£15 per m² including VAT, so a 50 m² drive is likely to be £250–£750. 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–£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 South West, 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.
- Sealer applied evenly by roller or low-pressure sprayer
- Edges, walls and doors protected
- 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
How we find the cause
- Shade and drainage, which affect regrowth
- Whether any blocks are loose or sunken first
- Whether the paving is permeable (no sand, no sealing with the wrong product)
- How much joint sand is left
- Moss, algae, weeds and oil staining
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
Clean finish
The site is swept, the joints are filled and you are shown how to look after the paving.
Repair before replace
If your drive can be fixed or re-laid, we will say so.
Water planned first
Falls, channels and soakaways are designed before the pattern is chosen.
The dig and sub-base in writing
Your quote states the depth of dig, the sub-base thickness and how it is compacted.
Sealing in Bath: questions
How much does a block paving sealing job cost in Bath?
Guide price for Bath: £5–£15 per m² including VAT, with a minimum charge for small areas.
Do you cover Frome, Nailsea and Portishead?
Yes. We cover Bath and the places around it, including Frome, Nailsea and Portishead, and the rest of Somerset.
How often should block paving in Bath be cleaned?
Every two to four years for most drives, more often for shaded or north-facing paving.
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 Bath
Nearby towns we cover for sealing, and sealing across Somerset:
