Block paving prices in Cheshire
Guide rates for the North West, 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 |
| Front garden to driveway conversions | £85–£140 per m² |
| Block paved patios | £80–£140 per m² |
| Block paving repairs | £200–£650 |
| Lift and re-lay block paving | £35–£80 per m² |
| Block paving cleaning | £2.50–£5 per m² |
Checked 9 November 2026. Full price list.
What typical jobs cost in Cheshire
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, 40 m² | £3,400–£5,600 |
| Permeable block drive, 40 m² | £4,200–£6,800 |
| Block paved patio, 14 m² | £1,300–£2,250 |
| Lift and re-lay a sunken patch, 10 m² | £450–£800 |
| 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 Cheshire
12 towns in Cheshire 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Warrington | WA1, WA2, WA4, WA5, WA13 | Newton-le-Willows (4 miles) |
| Chester | CH1, CH2, CH3 | Ellesmere Port (6 miles) |
| Crewe | CW1, CW2, CW3, CW5, CW11 | Winsford (7 miles) |
| Ellesmere Port | CH64, CH65, CH66 | Chester (6 miles) |
| Widnes | WA8 | Runcorn (1 miles) |
| Runcorn | WA6, WA7 | Widnes (1 miles) |
| Macclesfield | SK10, SK11 | Wilmslow (6 miles) |
| Northwich | CW8, CW9 | Winsford (5 miles) |
| Winsford | CW6, CW7, CW10 | Northwich (5 miles) |
| Congleton | CW4, CW12 | Macclesfield (8 miles) |
| Wilmslow | SK9, SK12, WA16 | Macclesfield (6 miles) |
| Newton-le-Willows | WA3 | Warrington (4 miles) |
Block paving services in Cheshire
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 Cheshire
The North West is one of the wetter parts of England, so falls, channel drains and permeable options matter more than usual.
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 Cheshire: questions
Do I need planning permission for a block paved driveway in Cheshire?
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 the survey in Cheshire 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 Cheshire?
Our guide rates for the North West are in line with our UK baseline. A 40 m² concrete block drive works out at £3,400–£5,600 including VAT; the survey confirms the figure.
Which parts of Cheshire do you cover?
All of it. Our largest town pages here are Warrington, Chester and Crewe, and we cover postcode districts including CH1, CH2, CH3, CH64, CH65, CH66, CW1 and CW2.
