Block paving prices in East Sussex
Guide rates for the South East, including VAT at 20%. Prices here are about 8% above our UK baseline, reflecting higher labour and tipping costs.
| Service | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Block paving driveways | £90–£150 per m² |
| Permeable block paving | £115–£185 per m² |
| Block paved patios | £85–£150 per m² |
| Edging, kerbs, borders and steps | £20–£55 per metre |
| Drainage for block paving | £380–£1,100 |
| Block paving repairs | £215–£700 |
| Block paving cleaning | £2.50–£5.50 per m² |
Checked 9 November 2026. Full price list.
What typical jobs cost in East Sussex
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, 50 m² | £4,600–£7,550 |
| Permeable block drive, 50 m² | £5,650–£9,200 |
| Block paved patio, 18 m² | £1,800–£3,150 |
| Lift and re-lay a sunken patch, 10 m² | £490–£860 |
| Clean, re-sand and seal, 70 m² | £600–£1,500 |
Examples include VAT. Drives include dig-out, sub-base, edging and jointing; a dropped kerb is extra.
Towns and postcodes we cover in East Sussex
10 towns in East Sussex 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Brighton | BN1, BN2 | Hove (1 miles) |
| Eastbourne | BN20, BN21, BN22, BN23, BN24 | Hailsham (7 miles) |
| Hastings | TN34, TN35, TN36, TN37, TN38 | Bexhill-on-Sea (5 miles) |
| Hove | BN3 | Brighton (1 miles) |
| Bexhill-on-Sea | TN33, TN39, TN40 | Hastings (5 miles) |
| Hailsham | BN26, BN27, TN21 | Eastbourne (7 miles) |
| Seaford | BN9, BN25 | Rottingdean (8 miles) |
| Rottingdean | BN7, BN10 | Brighton (4 miles) |
| Crowborough | RH18, TN6, TN7, TN20, TN22 | Hailsham (14 miles) |
| Portslade | BN41 | Hove (2 miles) |
Block paving services in East Sussex
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 East Sussex
Planning-sensitive towns and conservation areas are common in the South East, so we check the front-garden rules before quoting.
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 East Sussex: 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.
Can you match the blocks to my house in East Sussex?
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 East Sussex?
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 block paving more expensive in East Sussex?
Our guide rates for the South East are about 8% above our UK baseline, reflecting higher labour and tipping costs. A 50 m² concrete block drive works out at £4,600–£7,550 including VAT; the survey confirms the figure.
Which parts of East Sussex do you cover?
All of it. Our largest town pages here are Brighton, Eastbourne and Hastings, and we cover postcode districts including BN1, BN2, BN3, BN7, BN9, BN10, BN20 and BN21.
