Block paving prices in Portrush
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 Portrush
In and around Portrush, village-style frontages sit alongside newer cul-de-sacs, so the right block often depends on the age of the house.
Wet winters in Northern Ireland make falls, edge restraints and full joints especially important.
Portrush postcodes we cover include BT56.
Front drive rules in Portrush
Portrush 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 Portrush: questions
Can you match the blocks to my house in Portrush?
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 Portstewart, Coleraine and Limavady?
Yes. We cover Portrush and the places around it, including Portstewart, Coleraine and Limavady, and the rest of County Londonderry.
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.
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.
Block paving near Portrush
Nearby towns, and all of County Londonderry:
