Planning a block paving sealing job in Washington
In Washington, many front gardens have already been paved once, so new paving often starts with breaking out the old surface.
Former colliery ground and clay soils occur across the North East, so the survey checks for soft spots before the sub-base depth is set.
How much does a block paving sealing job cost in Washington?
Most block paving sealing job quotes in the North East fall within £4.50–£14 per m² including VAT. A 50 m² drive would usually be about £225–£680, with any extras listed separately on your quote.
| Item | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Sealing only | £4.50–£14 per m² |
| Jet wash clean with a rotary cleaner | £2.50–£4.50 per m² |
| Clean and re-sand | £4.50–£9 per m² |
| Clean, re-sand and seal | £7–£18 per m² |
Guide figures for the North East, checked 9 November 2026. See all prices or use the guide price tool.
What you get with our sealing service
Sealing block paving means applying a clear liquid sealer to clean, dry paving. A good sealer soaks into the blocks and the jointing sand, binding the sand so it does not wash out, reducing staining and making the surface easier to keep clean. Some sealers also deepen the colour or leave a light sheen.
- Edges, walls and doors protected
- Check that the paving is clean, re-sanded and dry
- Drying time and a date when cars can return
- Second coat where the product requires it
- Sealer applied evenly by roller or low-pressure sprayer
Before we price your block paving sealing job
- Shade and drainage, which affect regrowth
- Whether the paving is permeable (no sand, no sealing with the wrong product)
- Type of block and its age
- Whether any blocks are loose or sunken first
- Which sealer finish suits a slope or patio
How it works
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.
What you can expect from us
One point of contact
You deal with one team from survey to sign-off, with work carried out by paving teams working under S&K.
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 Washington: questions
Do you cover Felling, Houghton-le-Spring and Hebburn?
Yes. We cover Washington and the places around it, including Felling, Houghton-le-Spring and Hebburn, and the rest of Tyne and Wear.
How much does a block paving sealing job cost in Washington?
Guide price for Washington: £4.50–£14 per m² including VAT, with a minimum charge for small areas.
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 Washington be cleaned?
Every two to four years for most drives, more often for shaded or north-facing paving.
Sealing near Washington
Nearby towns we cover for sealing, and sealing across Tyne and Wear:
- Sealing in Felling
- Sealing in Houghton-le-Spring
- Sealing in Hebburn
- Sealing in Sunderland
- Sealing in Jarrow
- Sealing in Wallsend
