Block paving prices in Bedfordshire
Guide rates for the East of England, including VAT at 20%. Prices here are about 5% above our UK baseline, reflecting higher labour and tipping costs.
| Service | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Block paving driveways | £90–£145 per m² |
| Permeable block paving | £110–£180 per m² |
| Block paved patios | £85–£145 per m² |
| Dropped kerbs with a new drive | £1,050–£3,150 |
| Block paving repairs | £210–£680 |
| Lift and re-lay block paving | £35–£85 per m² |
| Block paving cleaning | £2.50–£5.50 per m² |
Checked 9 November 2026. Full price list.
What typical jobs cost in Bedfordshire
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 | £3,100–£5,150 |
| Permeable block drive, 35 m² | £3,850–£6,250 |
| Block paved patio, 20 m² | £1,950–£3,400 |
| Lift and re-lay a sunken patch, 6 m² | £470–£710 |
| Clean, re-sand and seal, 35 m² | £295–£740 |
Examples include VAT. Drives include dig-out, sub-base, edging and jointing; a dropped kerb is extra.
Towns and postcodes we cover in Bedfordshire
6 towns in Bedfordshire 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Luton | LU1, LU2, LU3, LU4 | Dunstable (5 miles) |
| Bedford | MK40, MK41, MK42, MK44 | Kempston (3 miles) |
| Dunstable | LU5, LU6 | Luton (5 miles) |
| Leighton Buzzard | LU7 | Dunstable (6 miles) |
| Ampthill | MK45, SG17 | Kempston (4 miles) |
| Kempston | MK43 | Bedford (3 miles) |
Block paving services in Bedfordshire
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 Bedfordshire
Flat ground across much of the East means falls have to be built in carefully so water does not sit on the drive.
Front drive rules in England
In England, a front drive over 5 m² needs planning permission unless it is permeable or drains to a lawn or border within your boundary. A dropped kerb needs approval from your council's highways team before work starts.
Read the full front-drive planning guide.
Block paving in Bedfordshire: questions
Do I need planning permission for a block paved driveway in Bedfordshire?
In England, a front drive over 5 m² needs planning permission unless it is permeable or drains to a lawn or border within your boundary. Ask us on the survey if you are unsure.
Is the survey in Bedfordshire free?
Yes, for new paving here: the survey and written quote are free with no obligation. Repairs and cleaning are usually priced from photos, or from a short visit where needed.
Do you cover Luton, Bedford and Dunstable?
Yes. We cover all of Bedfordshire, including Luton, Bedford and Dunstable.
Is block paving more expensive in Bedfordshire?
Our guide rates for the East of England are about 5% above our UK baseline, reflecting higher labour and tipping costs. A 35 m² concrete block drive works out at £3,100–£5,150 including VAT; the survey confirms the figure.
Which parts of Bedfordshire do you cover?
All of it. Our largest town pages here are Luton, Bedford and Dunstable, and we cover postcode districts including LU1, LU2, LU3, LU4, LU5, LU6, LU7 and MK40.
