07725 314415Paving Sealing in Exmouth
Seal block paving and driveways after cleaning to lock in the colour and keep the weeds out. We work all over Exmouth and the surrounding Devon area — The Beacon, Littleham, Withycombe Raleigh and the towns between.
The Moore & Franks approach in Exmouth
Exmouth driveways take a double hit — salt drifting in off the estuary and the gritty sand that blows up from the beach — so jointing sand washes out and weeds find a foothold faster here than almost anywhere in East Devon. A patio behind the seafront terraces or a block-paved drive out at Brixington and Liverton can look tired within a couple of seasons. Sealing it after a proper clean is what makes the result last: we bind the sand in the joints, lock in the colour against the salt-laden air, and make the surface shed dirt so future cleans are a quick rinse. We seal only once the paving is bone-dry. Devon family firm, twenty-five years, insured to £5m, free quote.
A smart, sealed driveway does a lot of quiet work for Exmouth's holiday lets and rental flats. A sealed block drive or entrance path outside a Littleham or Withycombe Raleigh let sheds the grime that guests notice, and cleaning between changeovers drops to a quick rinse rather than a full wash. For owners letting through the season, that lower upkeep is often the whole reason for sealing, and we can time the job for the quieter months when the property is empty.
Sealing also puts a barrier between the surface and the coast. The salt film that settles on paving near The Beacon and along the front works into open joints and block faces, holding damp and dirt; a cured seal closes the surface so that film sits on top and rinses away instead of grinding in. It will not stop the weather, but it slows the fading and green staining that untreated blocks pick up so fast in Exmouth's humid estuary air.
Getting a lasting result on the coast comes down to preparation. Wind-blown grit scours the kiln-dried sand out of Exmouth joints, so before sealing we brush fresh sand back into every line to give the sealant something solid to lock down. The paving then has to be fully dry, which in a damp seaside town can mean waiting for a proper settled spell rather than rushing between showers. Sealing over trapped moisture is the surest way to ruin the finish, so we do not.
Our Exmouth customers are typically within 25 minutes of our Exeter base. We cover the wider EX8 postcode area and the surrounding villages (The Beacon, Littleham, Withycombe Raleigh, Brixington, Exmouth Seafront & Marina, Lympstone).
A clear, repeatable process.
No surprises, no upsells. The same method every job — that's how you get the same result every time.
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Clean first
The paving is fully pressure-washed and any weeds removed — sealant only goes onto a properly clean surface.
- 02
Dry out
We let the blocks and joints dry through — trapped moisture is the main reason a seal fails, so we don't rush this.
- 03
Re-sand joints
Kiln-dried sand brushed into the joints where needed so the sealant has something to bind.
- 04
Seal & finish
Even coats of matt or wet-look sealant applied across the surface, then left to cure before use.
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the questions we get asked the most. If yours isn't here, drop us a line — we reply same day.
There is no set rate; every job gets a free written quote covering both the clean and the seal. In Exmouth the exposure tends to nudge the price, because salt-scoured joints often need re-sanding and coastal blocks can take an extra coat to seal evenly. Size and finish do the rest. We will always price it in writing first.
Yes, all of EX8 and out to Lympstone. We seal drives and patios around The Beacon and the seafront, through Littleham, Withycombe Raleigh and Brixington, and on the newer estates toward Dinan Way. Exmouth is a short run from our Topsham base, so we are over that way most weeks.
It helps a great deal. A wet-look or matt seal closes the surface and binds the joint sand, so salt-laden damp sits on top and washes off rather than soaking in and flushing the sand out. It is not a permanent shield, but on exposed coastal drives it noticeably slows fading, staining and weed regrowth between cleans.
We are out weekdays and reply the same day. Because the seal only goes on once the paving has dried right through, we book the wash and the seal to fall in the same dry window. Holiday-let owners can set it for a changeover gap so the drive is free while it cures.
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