Block paving prices in County Antrim
Guide rates for Northern Ireland, including VAT at 20%. Prices here are about 5% below our UK baseline.
| Service | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Block paving driveways | £80–£135 per m² |
| Permeable block paving | £100–£160 per m² |
| Replacing tarmac or concrete with block paving | £90–£170 per m² |
| Block paved patios | £75–£135 per m² |
| Block paving repairs | £190–£620 |
| Lift and re-lay block paving | £35–£75 per m² |
| Block paving cleaning | £2.50–£5 per m² |
Checked 9 November 2026. Full price list.
What typical jobs cost in County Antrim
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, 45 m² | £3,650–£6,000 |
| Permeable block drive, 45 m² | £4,500–£7,250 |
| Block paved patio, 28 m² | £2,150–£3,700 |
| Lift and re-lay a sunken patch, 6 m² | £430–£640 |
| Clean, re-sand and seal, 70 m² | £530–£1,350 |
Examples include VAT. Drives include dig-out, sub-base, edging and jointing; a dropped kerb is extra.
Towns and postcodes we cover in County Antrim
10 towns in County Antrim 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Belfast | BT1, BT2, BT3, BT7, BT12, BT13 | Castlereagh (2 miles) |
| Lisburn | BT10, BT17, BT26, BT27, BT28 | Belfast (7 miles) |
| Newtownabbey | BT36, BT37 | Belfast (4 miles) |
| Castlereagh | BT4, BT5, BT6 | Belfast (2 miles) |
| Carrickfergus | BT38 | Newtownabbey (6 miles) |
| Ballymena | BT42, BT43, BT44 | Antrim (10 miles) |
| Antrim | BT29, BT41 | Ballyclare (9 miles) |
| Larne | BT40 | Carrickfergus (9 miles) |
| Ballymoney | BT53 | Ballymena (17 miles) |
| Ballyclare | BT39 | Newtownabbey (7 miles) |
Block paving services in County Antrim
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 County Antrim
Wet winters in Northern Ireland make falls, edge restraints and full joints especially important.
Front drive rules in Northern Ireland
In Northern Ireland, front paving over 5 m² must be porous or drain within your boundary to be permitted development. A dropped kerb needs approval from DfI Roads before work starts.
Read the full front-drive planning guide.
Block paving in County Antrim: questions
Can you match the blocks to my house in County Antrim?
We bring samples to the survey and suggest blocks and borders that suit the age and brick of the house. Final colour is your choice.
Do you cover Belfast, Lisburn and Newtownabbey?
Yes. We cover all of County Antrim, including Belfast, Lisburn and Newtownabbey.
How much does a block paved driveway cost in County Antrim?
Our guide for County Antrim is £80–£135 per m² including VAT, so a 50 m² double drive is usually about £4,050–£6,650. Your fixed price follows the survey.
Is block paving more expensive in County Antrim?
Our guide rates for Northern Ireland are about 5% below our UK baseline. A 45 m² concrete block drive works out at £3,650–£6,000 including VAT; the survey confirms the figure.
Which parts of County Antrim do you cover?
All of it. Our largest town pages here are Belfast, Lisburn and Newtownabbey, and we cover postcode districts including BT1, BT2, BT3, BT4, BT5, BT6, BT7 and BT10.
