Block paving prices in Dunstable
Guide prices for the East of England, including VAT at 20%. Choose a service for local details.
| Service | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Block paving driveways | £90–£145 per m² |
| Permeable block paving | £110–£180 per m² |
| Clay block paving | £120–£180 per m² |
| Tumbled and cobble-effect block paving | £105–£170 per m² |
| Block paved driveway extensions | £95–£160 per m² |
| Front garden to driveway conversions | £90–£145 per m² |
| Replacing tarmac or concrete with block paving | £100–£190 per m² |
| Block paved patios | £85–£145 per m² |
| Block paved paths and side passages | £95–£170 per m² |
| Edging, kerbs, borders and steps | £20–£55 per metre |
| Dropped kerbs with a new drive | £1,050–£3,150 |
| Drainage for block paving | £370–£1,050 |
| Recessed manhole covers | £265–£680 |
| Block paving repairs | £210–£680 |
| Sunken and rutted block paving | £320–£1,250 |
| Lift and re-lay block paving | £35–£85 per m² |
| Block paving cleaning | £2.50–£5.50 per m² |
| Re-sanding and re-jointing | £3–£11 per m² |
| Block paving sealing | £5.50–£16 per m² |
Checked 9 November 2026. Your written quote after the survey is the price you pay.
Block paving in Dunstable
Homes in Dunstable include plenty of semis and detached houses with room for a drive, plus older terraces where parking is tighter.
Flat ground across much of the East means falls have to be built in carefully so water does not sit on the drive.
Dunstable postcodes we cover include LU6 and LU5.
Front drive rules in Dunstable
Dunstable is in England:
In England, paving in front of the house that covers more than 5 m² needs planning permission unless it is permeable or drains to a lawn, border or soakaway inside your boundary. Permeable block paving, or standard blocks laid to fall onto a planted strip, avoid the need for permission in most cases.
Flats and maisonettes, listed buildings, and homes covered by an Article 4 direction can have tighter rules, and conservation areas, National Parks and National Landscapes restrict some permitted development.
A dropped kerb needs your local highway authority's approval (usually the county, unitary, metropolitan or London borough council), and a new access onto an A, B or C classified road also needs planning permission.
General guidance, not legal advice. Your survey confirms what applies to your home. See the planning guide.
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.
Block paving in Dunstable: questions
Can you match the blocks to my house in Dunstable?
We bring samples to the survey and suggest blocks and borders that suit the age and brick of the house. Final colour is your choice.
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 long does a block paved driveway take to build?
Most homes take between three and seven working days, depending on size, the dig and the drainage. Your quote gives the expected duration.
Is the survey in Dunstable 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.
Block paving near Dunstable
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