Guide · driveway sealing
Driveway Sealing in Limerick
Sealing a driveway costs €4–€10 per m² in Limerick, on top of the clean: about €160–€400 for a 40 m² two-car drive. It's a clear coat rolled or sprayed onto clean, dry paving that slows staining and regrowth and helps hold the joint sand.
What it is, what it costs, and when it's worth paying for: clean first, dry, re-sand, then seal.
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- €4–€10 per m²sealing, on top of the clean
- €160–€400sealing a 40 m² two-car drive
- €120–€180the clean before it
- Drythe drive has to be bone dry first
The short answer
What sealing does
Is it worth sealing a driveway?
On imprinted concrete, usually yes: it was sealed when it was laid, and a clean shows where the sealer has worn. On block paving and sandstone it's optional: it slows staining and regrowth and helps hold the joint sand. On gravel there's nothing to seal.
| Surface | Seal it? | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Imprinted concrete | Usually, after a clean | The original sealer wears; resealing brings back the colour |
| Block paving (cobble lock) | Optional | Slows staining and helps hold the joint sand |
| Indian sandstone patio | Optional | Slows staining and regrowth on some stone |
| Plain concrete | Optional | Mostly to resist oil stains |
| Tarmac | Ask first | Needs a product made for tarmac |
| Gravel | No | Nothing to seal |
The order
How a drive is sealed
- CleanWeeds out of the joints, stains pre-treated, the surface power washed evenly.
- DrySealer only goes on a dry surface, so the drive is left to dry after washing.
- Re-sandBlock paving gets kiln-dried sand back in the joints first: re-sanding.
- SealThe sealer is rolled or sprayed on and left to cure. Keep cars off it for as long as the company says.
Before and after
Clean first, then seal
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What sealing costs
Typical prices for typical jobs, by size and surface.
| Job | Typical price | What moves the price |
|---|---|---|
| Sealing after a clean | €4–€10 per m² | The sealer and the surface |
| Medium driveway, two cars (30–50 m²) | €120–€180 | Block paving needs sand back in the joints after |
| Large driveway (50–80 m²) | €180–€250 | Long runs, steps and edges done by hand |
| Re-sanding block paving | €2–€4 per m² | Kiln-dried sand brushed into dry joints |
| Oil stain treatment | €20–€50 extra | How old and how deep the stain is |
A guide for typical Limerick jobs. Your price is fixed by the company once they've seen the job or your photos. Ask for it in writing, with VAT and re-sanding shown.
What's included
- Weeds and moss cleared out of the joints and edges
- A treatment on green algae and oil marks first
- A rotary surface cleaner over the whole area, so no stripes
- Slurry rinsed away from doors and drains
- On block paving: fresh kiln-dried sand in the joints (ask, it's sometimes extra)
What pushes it up or down
- Up: thick moss, old oil, steps and edges by hand, re-sanding, sealing, no outside tap
- Down: the drive and patio on the same visit, a smaller area, easy access from the road
- Hourly work is about €40–€60 an hour
- VAT on cleaning at a house is the reduced rate, 13.5%
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Questions
Questions we get asked
How much does driveway sealing cost in Limerick?
€4–€10 per m² on top of the clean, about €160–€400 for a 40 m² two-car drive. The clean itself is €120–€180 for a two-car drive.
Does a drive have to be cleaned before it's sealed?
Yes. Sealer locks in whatever is on the surface, so the drive is power washed, left to dry, and block paving is re-sanded before the sealer goes on.
When is the best time to seal a driveway?
In a dry spell. At Shannon Airport, April, May and June have the most dry days, and there's no air frost on average from May to September.
Do I have to seal my drive?
No. It's optional. A clean drive without sealer is fine; sealer slows staining and regrowth and helps hold joint sand.
Is sealing included in a power washing price?
Usually not. Ask for it as a separate line on the price, with VAT shown.
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