Planning a block paving sealing job in Stowmarket
In and around Stowmarket, village-style frontages sit alongside newer cul-de-sacs, so the right block often depends on the age of the house.
Clay soils are common in parts of the East of England, so drainage and sub-base depth get extra attention.
How much does a block paving sealing job cost in Stowmarket?
In the East of England, a block paving sealing job usually costs £5.50–£16 per m² including VAT. For a 50 m² drive, that is roughly £265–£790. 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 | £5.50–£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
- Check that the paving is clean, re-sanded and dry
- Edges, walls and doors protected
- Second coat where the product requires it
- Drying time and a date when cars can return
How we find the cause
- Shade and drainage, which affect regrowth
- Whether the paving is permeable (no sand, no sealing with the wrong product)
- Walls, doors and planting to protect
- Type of block and its age
- Whether any blocks are loose or sunken first
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.
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.
The dig and sub-base in writing
Your quote states the depth of dig, the sub-base thickness and how it is compacted.
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.
Sealing in Stowmarket: questions
How much does a block paving sealing job cost in Stowmarket?
Guide price for Stowmarket: £5.50–£16 per m² including VAT, with a minimum charge for small areas.
Do you cover Ipswich, Bury St Edmunds and Sudbury?
Yes. We cover Stowmarket and the places around it, including Ipswich, Bury St Edmunds and Sudbury, and the rest of Suffolk.
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 Stowmarket be cleaned?
Every two to four years for most drives, more often for shaded or north-facing paving.
Sealing near Stowmarket
Nearby towns we cover for sealing, and sealing across Suffolk:
- Sealing in Ipswich
- Sealing in Bury St Edmunds
- Sealing in Sudbury
- Sealing in Felixstowe
- Sealing in Haverhill
