Block paving sealing in Washwood Heath: what to expect
Washwood Heath is a sizeable town with a mix of semis, terraces and newer estates, and many drives here were first laid decades ago.
Inter-war semis with narrow front gardens are common in the West Midlands, so front garden conversions and drive widenings are often the practical choice.
How much does a block paving sealing job cost in Washwood Heath?
Expect block paving sealing jobs in Washwood Heath to come in at around £5–£15 per m², including VAT at 20%. As an example, a 50 m² drive usually comes to between £250 and £750.
| 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 West Midlands, 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.
- Second coat where the product requires it
- Drying time and a date when cars can return
- Edges, walls and doors protected
- Check that the paving is clean, re-sanded and dry
- Sealer applied evenly by roller or low-pressure sprayer
What we look at first in Washwood Heath
- Which sealer finish suits a slope or patio
- Shade and drainage, which affect regrowth
- Type of block and its age
- How much joint sand is left
- Moss, algae, weeds and oil staining
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
The dig and sub-base in writing
Your quote states the depth of dig, the sub-base thickness and how it is compacted.
Honest timescales
We tell you how long the job takes and what can delay it, such as approvals and weather.
Clean finish
The site is swept, the joints are filled and you are shown how to look after the paving.
Edges set in concrete
Every edge restraint is bedded and haunched, so the paving cannot creep.
Sealing in Washwood Heath: questions
How often should block paving in Washwood Heath be cleaned?
Every two to four years for most drives, more often for shaded or north-facing paving.
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.
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.
Do you cover Aston, Birmingham and Acocks Green?
Yes. We cover Washwood Heath and the places around it, including Aston, Birmingham and Acocks Green, and the rest of the West Midlands.
Sealing near Washwood Heath
Nearby towns we cover for sealing, and sealing across West Midlands:
- Sealing in Aston
- Sealing in Birmingham
- Sealing in Acocks Green
- Sealing in Sutton Coldfield
- Sealing in Smethwick
- Sealing in Shirley
