Block paving prices in Cambridgeshire
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 |
| Front garden to driveway conversions | £90–£145 per m² |
| Block paved patios | £85–£145 per m² |
| Block paved paths and side passages | £95–£170 per m² |
| Block paving repairs | £210–£680 |
| Block paving cleaning | £2.50–£5.50 per m² |
Checked 9 November 2026. Full price list.
What typical jobs cost in Cambridgeshire
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, 60 m² | £5,350–£8,800 |
| Permeable block drive, 60 m² | £6,600–£10,700 |
| Block paved patio, 20 m² | £1,950–£3,400 |
| Lift and re-lay a sunken patch, 10 m² | £470–£840 |
| Clean, re-sand and seal, 60 m² | £500–£1,250 |
Examples include VAT. Drives include dig-out, sub-base, edging and jointing; a dropped kerb is extra.
Towns and postcodes we cover in Cambridgeshire
8 towns in Cambridgeshire 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Peterborough | PE1, PE2, PE3, PE4, PE5, PE7 | March (14 miles) |
| Cambridge | CB1, CB2, CB3, CB4, CB5, CB22 | Newmarket (13 miles) |
| Wisbech | PE13 | March (8 miles) |
| St Neots | PE19 | Huntingdon (9 miles) |
| Huntingdon | PE27, PE28, PE29 | St Neots (9 miles) |
| March | PE15, PE16 | Wisbech (8 miles) |
| Ely | CB6, CB7 | Newmarket (12 miles) |
| Newmarket | CB8 | Ely (12 miles) |
Block paving services in Cambridgeshire
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 Cambridgeshire
Clay soils are common in parts of the East of England, so drainage and sub-base depth get extra attention.
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 Cambridgeshire: questions
How much does a block paved driveway cost in Cambridgeshire?
Our guide for Cambridgeshire is £90–£145 per m² including VAT, so a 50 m² double drive is usually about £4,450–£7,350. Your fixed price follows the survey.
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 Cambridgeshire 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.
Is block paving more expensive in Cambridgeshire?
Our guide rates for the East of England are about 5% above our UK baseline, reflecting higher labour and tipping costs. A 60 m² concrete block drive works out at £5,350–£8,800 including VAT; the survey confirms the figure.
Which parts of Cambridgeshire do you cover?
All of it. Our largest town pages here are Peterborough, Cambridge and Wisbech, and we cover postcode districts including CB1, CB2, CB3, CB4, CB5, CB6, CB7 and CB8.
