Block paving prices in Argyll and Bute
Guide rates for Scotland, including VAT at 20%. Prices here are in line with our UK baseline.
| Service | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Block paving driveways | £85–£140 per m² |
| Permeable block paving | £105–£170 per m² |
| Block paved patios | £80–£140 per m² |
| Drainage for block paving | £350–£1,000 |
| Recessed manhole covers | £250–£650 |
| Block paving repairs | £200–£650 |
| Block paving cleaning | £2.50–£5 per m² |
Checked 9 November 2026. Full price list.
What typical jobs cost in Argyll and Bute
Worked examples at our regional rates. The survey sets the real figure: depth of dig, access, cuts and drainage all move it.
| Example job | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| New concrete block drive, 35 m² | £3,000–£4,900 |
| Permeable block drive, 35 m² | £3,700–£5,950 |
| Block paved patio, 16 m² | £1,450–£2,600 |
| Lift and re-lay a sunken patch, 8 m² | £450–£680 |
| Clean, re-sand and seal, 40 m² | £320–£800 |
Examples include VAT. Drives include dig-out, sub-base, edging and jointing; a dropped kerb is extra.
Towns and postcodes we cover in Argyll and Bute
3 towns in Argyll and Bute have their own page with local prices, rules and nearby places. Postcode districts are the main ones for each town; we cover the villages between them too.
| Town | Postcode districts | Nearest town |
|---|---|---|
| Helensburgh | G84 | Dunoon (9 miles) |
| Dunoon | PA23 | Helensburgh (9 miles) |
| Oban | PA34, PA37, PA64 | Fort William (31 miles) |
Block paving services in Argyll and Bute
Each service has its own page for this area, with prices and what is included:
- Block paving driveways
- Permeable block paving
- Clay block paving
- Tumbled and cobble-effect block paving
- Block paved driveway extensions
- Front garden to driveway conversions
- Replacing tarmac or concrete with block paving
- Block paved patios
- Block paved paths and side passages
- Edging, kerbs, borders and steps
- Dropped kerbs with a new drive
- Drainage for block paving
- Recessed manhole covers
- Block paving repairs
- Sunken and rutted block paving
- Lift and re-lay block paving
- Block paving cleaning
- Re-sanding and re-jointing
- Block paving sealing
Block paving in Argyll and Bute
Frost and heavy rain test paving in Scotland, so a well-drained sub-base and full joints matter as much as the blocks.
In Scotland block paving is often called monoblock; it is the same thing, and the same rules for the base, edging and drainage apply.
Work in Argyll and Bute is by arrangement: we confirm availability and any travel charge before a visit, and many jobs can be priced from photos first.
Front drive rules in Scotland
In Scotland, front paving must be porous or drain within your boundary at any size, and permitted development does not apply in conservation areas. A dropped kerb needs approval from your council as roads authority before work starts.
Read the full front-drive planning guide.
Block paving in Argyll and Bute: questions
Do you cover Helensburgh, Dunoon and Oban?
Yes. We cover all of Argyll and Bute, including Helensburgh, Dunoon and Oban.
What happens to my old drive?
It is broken out and taken away by skip or grab lorry, listed as its own line on your quote.
How much does a block paved driveway cost in Argyll and Bute?
Our guide for Argyll and Bute is £85–£140 per m² including VAT, so a 50 m² double drive is usually about £4,250–£7,000. Your fixed price follows the survey.
Is block paving more expensive in Argyll and Bute?
Our guide rates for Scotland are in line with our UK baseline. A 35 m² concrete block drive works out at £3,000–£4,900 including VAT; the survey confirms the figure.
Which parts of Argyll and Bute do you cover?
All of it. Our largest town pages here are Helensburgh, Dunoon and Oban, and we cover postcode districts including G84, PA23, PA34, PA37 and PA64. Remote parts are priced from photos first and visited by arrangement.
