Block paving prices in Dorset
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 |
| Tumbled and cobble-effect block paving | £100–£160 per m² |
| Block paved patios | £80–£140 per m² |
| Recessed manhole covers | £250–£650 |
| 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 Dorset
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, 30 m² | £2,550–£4,200 |
| Permeable block drive, 30 m² | £3,150–£5,100 |
| Block paved patio, 20 m² | £1,850–£3,200 |
| Lift and re-lay a sunken patch, 12 m² | £450–£960 |
| Clean, re-sand and seal, 70 m² | £560–£1,400 |
Examples include VAT. Drives include dig-out, sub-base, edging and jointing; a dropped kerb is extra.
Towns and postcodes we cover in Dorset
6 towns in Dorset 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bournemouth | BH1, BH2, BH3, BH4, BH8, BH13 | Christchurch (4 miles) |
| Poole | BH14, BH15, BH16, BH17, BH18, BH19 | Bournemouth (5 miles) |
| Weymouth | DT3, DT4, DT5 | Dorchester (7 miles) |
| Christchurch | BH6, BH7, BH23 | Bournemouth (4 miles) |
| Ferndown | BH21, BH22, BH31 | Bournemouth (6 miles) |
| Dorchester | DT1, DT2 | Weymouth (7 miles) |
Block paving services in Dorset
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 Dorset
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 Dorset: questions
How much does a block paved driveway cost in Dorset?
Our guide for Dorset is £85–£140 per m² including VAT, so a 50 m² double drive is usually about £4,250–£7,000. Your fixed price follows the survey.
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 Dorset 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 Dorset?
Our guide rates for the South West are in line with our UK baseline. A 30 m² concrete block drive works out at £2,550–£4,200 including VAT; the survey confirms the figure.
Which parts of Dorset do you cover?
All of it. Our largest town pages here are Bournemouth, Poole and Weymouth, and we cover postcode districts including BH1, BH2, BH3, BH4, BH6, BH7, BH8 and BH13.
