Cheshire

Block paving contractors in Ellesmere Port

Homes in Ellesmere Port get the same written specification as everywhere we work: what goes under the blocks, how the edges are fixed and where the water goes.

  • Postcodes CH65, CH66, CH64
  • Drives from £85/m²
  • Free survey for new paving
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Block paving prices in Ellesmere Port

Guide prices for the North West, including VAT at 20%. Choose a service for local details.

ServiceGuide price inc VAT
Block paving driveways£85–£140 per m²
Permeable block paving£105–£170 per m²
Clay block paving£115–£170 per m²
Tumbled and cobble-effect block paving£100–£160 per m²
Block paved driveway extensions£90–£150 per m²
Front garden to driveway conversions£85–£140 per m²
Replacing tarmac or concrete with block paving£95–£180 per m²
Block paved patios£80–£140 per m²
Block paved paths and side passages£90–£160 per m²
Edging, kerbs, borders and steps£20–£50 per metre
Dropped kerbs with a new drive£1,000–£3,000
Drainage for block paving£350–£1,000
Recessed manhole covers£250–£650
Block paving repairs£200–£650
Sunken and rutted block paving£300–£1,200
Lift and re-lay block paving£35–£80 per m²
Block paving cleaning£2.50–£5 per m²
Re-sanding and re-jointing£3–£10 per m²
Block paving sealing£5–£15 per m²

Checked 9 November 2026. Your written quote after the survey is the price you pay.

Block paving in Ellesmere Port

Homes in Ellesmere Port include plenty of semis and detached houses with room for a drive, plus older terraces where parking is tighter.

The North West is one of the wetter parts of England, so falls, channel drains and permeable options matter more than usual.

Ellesmere Port postcodes we cover include CH65, CH66 and CH64.

Front drive rules in Ellesmere Port

Ellesmere Port 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

  1. Tell us about the job

    Use the form, the quote tool, WhatsApp or a call.

  2. We take a look

    A survey visit, or photos for smaller repair and cleaning jobs.

  3. Price in writing

    Every line itemised, including the dig, edging and drainage.

  4. Booked and built

    Agreed start date, then the work, the final clean-down and the joint top-up.

Block paving in Ellesmere Port: questions

How much does a block paved driveway cost in Ellesmere Port?

Our guide for Ellesmere Port is £85–£140 per m² including VAT, so a 50 m² double drive is usually about £4,250–£7,000. Your fixed price follows the survey.

Do you cover Chester, Runcorn and Widnes?

Yes. We cover Ellesmere Port and the places around it, including Chester, Runcorn and Widnes, and the rest of Cheshire.

Is the survey in Ellesmere Port 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 Ellesmere Port?

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.

Block paving near Ellesmere Port

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