Block paving prices in Stanley
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 Stanley
Stanley is a sizeable town with a mix of semis, terraces and newer estates, and many drives here were first laid decades ago.
Former colliery ground and clay soils occur across the North East, so the survey checks for soft spots before the sub-base depth is set.
Stanley postcodes we cover include DH9.
Front drive rules in Stanley
Stanley 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
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 Stanley: questions
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 the survey in Stanley 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.
Can you match the blocks to my house in Stanley?
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 Chester-le-Street, Consett and Durham?
Yes. We cover Stanley and the places around it, including Chester-le-Street, Consett and Durham, and the rest of County Durham.
Block paving near Stanley
Nearby towns, and all of County Durham:
