Block paving prices in Berkshire
Guide rates for the South East, including VAT at 20%. Prices here are about 8% above our UK baseline, reflecting higher labour and tipping costs.
| Service | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Block paving driveways | £90–£150 per m² |
| Permeable block paving | £115–£185 per m² |
| Block paved driveway extensions | £95–£160 per m² |
| Block paved patios | £85–£150 per m² |
| Drainage for block paving | £380–£1,100 |
| Block paving repairs | £215–£700 |
| Block paving cleaning | £2.50–£5.50 per m² |
Checked 9 November 2026. Full price list.
What typical jobs cost in Berkshire
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, 55 m² | £5,050–£8,300 |
| Permeable block drive, 55 m² | £6,250–£10,100 |
| Block paved patio, 28 m² | £2,400–£4,250 |
| Lift and re-lay a sunken patch, 6 m² | £490–£730 |
| Clean, re-sand and seal, 40 m² | £350–£860 |
Examples include VAT. Drives include dig-out, sub-base, edging and jointing; a dropped kerb is extra.
Towns and postcodes we cover in Berkshire
11 towns in Berkshire 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | RG1, RG4, RG7, RG30, RG31 | Earley (3 miles) |
| Slough | SL1, SL2, SL3 | Windsor (2 miles) |
| Bracknell | RG12, RG42, SL5 | Crowthorne (3 miles) |
| Maidenhead | SL6 | Slough (5 miles) |
| Wokingham | RG40, RG41 | Crowthorne (3 miles) |
| Newbury | RG14, RG17, RG20 | Thatcham (3 miles) |
| Earley | RG2, RG5, RG6, RG10 | Reading (3 miles) |
| Windsor | SL4 | Slough (2 miles) |
| Crowthorne | RG45 | Sandhurst (2 miles) |
| Thatcham | RG18, RG19 | Newbury (3 miles) |
| Sandhurst | GU47 | Crowthorne (2 miles) |
Block paving services in Berkshire
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 Berkshire
Chalk, clay and sandy ground all occur across the South East, so the dig and sub-base depth are set on the survey rather than assumed.
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 Berkshire: questions
Is the survey in Berkshire 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 I need planning permission for a block paved driveway in Berkshire?
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.
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 block paving more expensive in Berkshire?
Our guide rates for the South East are about 8% above our UK baseline, reflecting higher labour and tipping costs. A 55 m² concrete block drive works out at £5,050–£8,300 including VAT; the survey confirms the figure.
Which parts of Berkshire do you cover?
All of it. Our largest town pages here are Reading, Slough and Bracknell, and we cover postcode districts including GU47, RG1, RG2, RG4, RG5, RG6, RG7 and RG10.
