Block paving prices in Durham
Guide prices for the North East, including VAT at 20%. Choose a service for local details.
| Service | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Block paving driveways | £75–£125 per m² |
| Permeable block paving | £95–£155 per m² |
| Clay block paving | £105–£155 per m² |
| Tumbled and cobble-effect block paving | £90–£145 per m² |
| Block paved driveway extensions | £80–£135 per m² |
| Front garden to driveway conversions | £75–£125 per m² |
| Replacing tarmac or concrete with block paving | £85–£160 per m² |
| Block paved patios | £70–£125 per m² |
| Block paved paths and side passages | £80–£145 per m² |
| Edging, kerbs, borders and steps | £18–£45 per metre |
| Dropped kerbs with a new drive | £900–£2,700 |
| Drainage for block paving | £320–£900 |
| Recessed manhole covers | £225–£590 |
| Block paving repairs | £180–£590 |
| Sunken and rutted block paving | £270–£1,100 |
| Lift and re-lay block paving | £30–£70 per m² |
| Block paving cleaning | £2.50–£4.50 per m² |
| Re-sanding and re-jointing | £2.50–£9 per m² |
| Block paving sealing | £4.50–£14 per m² |
Checked 9 November 2026. Your written quote after the survey is the price you pay.
Block paving in Durham
Durham is a sizeable town with a mix of semis, terraces and newer estates, and many drives here were first laid decades ago.
Wind-driven rain on the North East coast makes falls and a well-filled joint more important.
Durham postcodes we cover include DH1, DH7 and DH6.
Front drive rules in Durham
Durham is in England:
In England, paving in front of the house that covers more than 5 m² needs planning permission unless it is permeable or drains to a lawn, border or soakaway inside your boundary. Permeable block paving, or standard blocks laid to fall onto a planted strip, avoid the need for permission in most cases.
Flats and maisonettes, listed buildings, and homes covered by an Article 4 direction can have tighter rules, and conservation areas, National Parks and National Landscapes restrict some permitted development.
A dropped kerb needs your local highway authority's approval (usually the county, unitary, metropolitan or London borough council), and a new access onto an A, B or C classified road also needs planning permission.
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 Durham: questions
Is the survey in Durham 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.
How much does a block paved driveway cost in Durham?
Our guide for Durham is £75–£125 per m² including VAT, so a 50 m² double drive is usually about £3,850–£6,300. Your fixed price follows the survey.
Do you cover Chester-le-Street, Stanley and Bishop Auckland?
Yes. We cover Durham and the places around it, including Chester-le-Street, Stanley and Bishop Auckland, and the rest of County Durham.
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.
Block paving near Durham
Nearby towns, and all of County Durham:
