Block paving prices in County Down
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 |
| Block paved patios | £75–£135 per m² |
| Drainage for block paving | £330–£950 |
| Block paving repairs | £190–£620 |
| Sunken and rutted block paving | £285–£1,150 |
| Block paving cleaning | £2.50–£5 per m² |
Checked 9 November 2026. Full price list.
What typical jobs cost in County Down
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, 35 m² | £2,850–£4,650 |
| Permeable block drive, 35 m² | £3,500–£5,650 |
| Block paved patio, 18 m² | £1,550–£2,750 |
| Lift and re-lay a sunken patch, 8 m² | £430–£640 |
| Clean, re-sand and seal, 80 m² | £610–£1,500 |
Examples include VAT. Drives include dig-out, sub-base, edging and jointing; a dropped kerb is extra.
Towns and postcodes we cover in County Down
12 towns in County Down 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bangor, County Down | BT19, BT20 | Newtownards (5 miles) |
| Newtownards | BT19, BT23 | Comber (4 miles) |
| Newry | BT35 | Warrenpoint (6 miles) |
| Banbridge | BT25, BT32 | Newry (12 miles) |
| Dundonald | BT16 | Holywood (3 miles) |
| Holywood | BT18 | Dundonald (3 miles) |
| Downpatrick | BT30 | Newcastle (10 miles) |
| Comber | BT23 | Newtownards (4 miles) |
| Carryduff | BT8, BT24 | Comber (6 miles) |
| Warrenpoint | BT34 | Newry (6 miles) |
| Newcastle | BT31, BT33 | Downpatrick (10 miles) |
| Donaghadee | BT21 | Bangor, County Down (5 miles) |
Block paving services in County Down
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 Down
Dropped kerbs in Northern Ireland go through DfI Roads, so we build that timing into the plan for new drives.
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 Down: 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.
Is the survey in County Down 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.
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.
Is block paving more expensive in County Down?
Our guide rates for Northern Ireland are about 5% below our UK baseline. A 35 m² concrete block drive works out at £2,850–£4,650 including VAT; the survey confirms the figure.
Which parts of County Down do you cover?
All of it. Our largest town pages here are Bangor, County Down, Newtownards and Newry, and we cover postcode districts including BT8, BT16, BT18, BT19, BT20, BT21, BT23 and BT24.
