Block paving prices in Castlereagh
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 Castlereagh
Homes in Castlereagh include plenty of semis and detached houses with room for a drive, plus older terraces where parking is tighter.
Dropped kerbs in Northern Ireland go through DfI Roads, so we build that timing into the plan for new drives.
Castlereagh postcodes we cover include BT6, BT5 and BT4.
Front drive rules in Castlereagh
Castlereagh 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
Send the basics
Postcode, what you need and a rough size. Photos help.
Survey
We measure, check levels, ground and drainage, and talk through blocks and patterns.
Written quote
An itemised quote with the specification, the price and the start date.
The work
Our paving team builds it to the agreed specification and leaves the site swept.
Block paving in Castlereagh: questions
Do I need planning permission for a block paved driveway in Castlereagh?
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.
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.
Can you match the blocks to my house in Castlereagh?
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.
Is the survey in Castlereagh 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.
Block paving near Castlereagh
Nearby towns, and all of County Antrim:
