Block paving prices in Brighton
Guide prices for the South East, including VAT at 20%. Choose a service for local details.
| Service | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Block paving driveways | £90–£150 per m² |
| Permeable block paving | £115–£185 per m² |
| Clay block paving | £125–£185 per m² |
| Tumbled and cobble-effect block paving | £110–£175 per m² |
| Block paved driveway extensions | £95–£160 per m² |
| Front garden to driveway conversions | £90–£150 per m² |
| Replacing tarmac or concrete with block paving | £105–£195 per m² |
| Block paved patios | £85–£150 per m² |
| Block paved paths and side passages | £95–£175 per m² |
| Edging, kerbs, borders and steps | £20–£55 per metre |
| Dropped kerbs with a new drive | £1,100–£3,250 |
| Drainage for block paving | £380–£1,100 |
| Recessed manhole covers | £270–£700 |
| Block paving repairs | £215–£700 |
| Sunken and rutted block paving | £320–£1,300 |
| Lift and re-lay block paving | £40–£85 per m² |
| Block paving cleaning | £2.50–£5.50 per m² |
| Re-sanding and re-jointing | £3–£11 per m² |
| Block paving sealing | £5.50–£16 per m² |
Checked 9 November 2026. Your written quote after the survey is the price you pay.
Block paving in Brighton
Brighton has a big mix of housing, from older terraces near the centre to newer estates further out, so no two drives here start from the same ground.
Planning-sensitive towns and conservation areas are common in the South East, so we check the front-garden rules before quoting.
Brighton postcodes we cover include BN1 and BN2.
Front drive rules in Brighton
Brighton 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
Tell us about the job
Use the form, the quote tool, WhatsApp or a call.
We take a look
A survey visit, or photos for smaller repair and cleaning jobs.
Price in writing
Every line itemised, including the dig, edging and drainage.
Booked and built
Agreed start date, then the work, the final clean-down and the joint top-up.
Block paving in Brighton: questions
Can you match the blocks to my house in Brighton?
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.
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.
Do I need planning permission for a block paved driveway in Brighton?
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.
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 Brighton
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