Block paving prices in Cornwall
Guide rates for the South 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 |
| Block paved driveway extensions | £90–£150 per m² |
| Front garden to driveway conversions | £85–£140 per m² |
| Block paved patios | £80–£140 per m² |
| Block paving repairs | £200–£650 |
| Block paving cleaning | £2.50–£5 per m² |
Checked 9 November 2026. Full price list.
What typical jobs cost in Cornwall
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, 50 m² | £4,250–£7,000 |
| Permeable block drive, 50 m² | £5,250–£8,500 |
| Block paved patio, 16 m² | £1,450–£2,600 |
| 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 Cornwall
6 towns in Cornwall 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Redruth | TR5, TR15, TR16 | Camborne (4 miles) |
| Falmouth | TR10, TR11 | Truro (8 miles) |
| St Austell | PL22, PL23, PL24, PL25, PL26 | Truro (13 miles) |
| Truro | TR1, TR2, TR3, TR4 | Falmouth (8 miles) |
| Camborne | TR13, TR14, TR27 | Redruth (4 miles) |
| Newquay | TR6, TR7, TR8, TR9 | Truro (10 miles) |
Block paving services in Cornwall
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 Cornwall
Sloping plots are common in the South West, which affects edging, steps and where the water runs.
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 Cornwall: questions
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.
How much does a block paved driveway cost in Cornwall?
Our guide for Cornwall 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.
Is block paving more expensive in Cornwall?
Our guide rates for the South West are in line with our UK baseline. A 50 m² concrete block drive works out at £4,250–£7,000 including VAT; the survey confirms the figure.
Which parts of Cornwall do you cover?
All of it. Our largest town pages here are Redruth, Falmouth and St Austell, and we cover postcode districts including PL22, PL23, PL24, PL25, PL26, TR1, TR2 and TR3.
