Block paving prices in Ballymena
Guide prices for Northern Ireland, including VAT at 20%. Choose a service for local details.
| Service | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Block paving driveways | £80–£135 per m² |
| Permeable block paving | £100–£160 per m² |
| Clay block paving | £110–£160 per m² |
| Tumbled and cobble-effect block paving | £95–£150 per m² |
| Block paved driveway extensions | £85–£145 per m² |
| Front garden to driveway conversions | £80–£135 per m² |
| Replacing tarmac or concrete with block paving | £90–£170 per m² |
| Block paved patios | £75–£135 per m² |
| Block paved paths and side passages | £85–£150 per m² |
| Edging, kerbs, borders and steps | £19–£50 per metre |
| Dropped kerbs with a new drive | £950–£2,850 |
| Drainage for block paving | £330–£950 |
| Recessed manhole covers | £240–£620 |
| Block paving repairs | £190–£620 |
| Sunken and rutted block paving | £285–£1,150 |
| Lift and re-lay block paving | £35–£75 per m² |
| Block paving cleaning | £2.50–£5 per m² |
| Re-sanding and re-jointing | £3–£9.50 per m² |
| Block paving sealing | £5–£14 per m² |
Checked 9 November 2026. Your written quote after the survey is the price you pay.
Block paving in Ballymena
Homes in Ballymena include plenty of semis and detached houses with room for a drive, plus older terraces where parking is tighter.
Wet winters in Northern Ireland make falls, edge restraints and full joints especially important.
Ballymena postcodes we cover include BT42, BT43 and BT44.
Front drive rules in Ballymena
Ballymena is in Northern Ireland:
In Northern Ireland, a hard surface between the front of the house and the road that covers or replaces more than 5 m² must be porous or permeable, or drain to a permeable area within the property, to be permitted development.
Hard surfaces within the grounds of a listed building need listed building consent. Planning is handled by your district council, so check with its planning office if you are unsure.
Dropped kerbs in Northern Ireland are approved by DfI Roads (the Department for Infrastructure), not the council; check planning separately with the council.
General guidance, not legal advice. Your survey confirms what applies to your home. See the planning guide.
How it works
Quick details
Your postcode and the job. It takes a minute.
On-site check
Measurements, levels against the damp-proof course, ground and drainage.
Itemised quote
Fixed once the specification is agreed, with no vague extras.
Laid and finished
Compacted, jointed and handed back clean.
Block paving in Ballymena: questions
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.
Do you cover Antrim, Ballyclare and Ballymoney?
Yes. We cover Ballymena and the places around it, including Antrim, Ballyclare and Ballymoney, and the rest of County Antrim.
Do I need planning permission for a block paved driveway in Ballymena?
In Northern Ireland, front paving over 5 m² must be porous or drain within your boundary to be permitted development. Ask us on the survey if you are unsure.
Can you match the blocks to my house in Ballymena?
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.
Block paving near Ballymena
Nearby towns, and all of County Antrim:
