Block paving prices in Devon
Guide rates for the South West, including VAT at 20%. Prices here are in line with our UK baseline.
| Service | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Block paving driveways | £85–£140 per m² |
| Permeable block paving | £105–£170 per m² |
| Block paved patios | £80–£140 per m² |
| Dropped kerbs with a new drive | £1,000–£3,000 |
| Drainage for block paving | £350–£1,000 |
| Block paving repairs | £200–£650 |
| Block paving cleaning | £2.50–£5 per m² |
Checked 9 November 2026. Full price list.
What typical jobs cost in Devon
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 | £3,000–£4,900 |
| Permeable block drive, 35 m² | £3,700–£5,950 |
| Block paved patio, 16 m² | £1,450–£2,600 |
| Lift and re-lay a sunken patch, 10 m² | £450–£800 |
| Clean, re-sand and seal, 50 m² | £400–£1,000 |
Examples include VAT. Drives include dig-out, sub-base, edging and jointing; a dropped kerb is extra.
Towns and postcodes we cover in Devon
9 towns in Devon 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Plymouth | PL1, PL2, PL3, PL4, PL5, PL9 | Paignton (26 miles) |
| Exeter | EX1, EX2, EX3, EX4, EX5, EX6 | Exmouth (9 miles) |
| Paignton | TQ3, TQ4, TQ5, TQ6, TQ9 | Torquay (3 miles) |
| Torquay | TQ1, TQ2 | Paignton (3 miles) |
| Newton Abbot | TQ12, TQ13, TQ14 | Torquay (6 miles) |
| Exmouth | EX7, EX8, EX9 | Exeter (9 miles) |
| Barnstaple | EX31, EX32, EX33 | Bideford (8 miles) |
| Bideford | EX38, EX39 | Barnstaple (8 miles) |
| Tiverton | EX15, EX16 | Exeter (12 miles) |
Block paving services in Devon
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 Devon
Sloping plots are common in the South West, which affects edging, steps and where the water runs.
Front drive rules in England
In England, a front drive over 5 m² needs planning permission unless it is permeable or drains to a lawn or border within your boundary. A dropped kerb needs approval from your council's highways team before work starts.
Read the full front-drive planning guide.
Block paving in Devon: questions
Can you match the blocks to my house in Devon?
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 I need planning permission for a block paved driveway in Devon?
In England, a front drive over 5 m² needs planning permission unless it is permeable or drains to a lawn or border within your boundary. Ask us on the survey if you are unsure.
Is the survey in Devon 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.
Is block paving more expensive in Devon?
Our guide rates for the South West are in line with our UK baseline. A 35 m² concrete block drive works out at £3,000–£4,900 including VAT; the survey confirms the figure.
Which parts of Devon do you cover?
All of it. Our largest town pages here are Plymouth, Exeter and Paignton, and we cover postcode districts including EX1, EX2, EX3, EX4, EX5, EX6, EX7 and EX8.
