Block paving prices in Edinburgh and the Lothians
Guide rates for Scotland, 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 |
| Clay block paving | £115–£170 per m² |
| Block paved patios | £80–£140 per m² |
| Block paving repairs | £200–£650 |
| Sunken and rutted block paving | £300–£1,200 |
| Block paving cleaning | £2.50–£5 per m² |
Checked 9 November 2026. Full price list.
What typical jobs cost in Edinburgh and the Lothians
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 | £4,250–£7,000 |
| Permeable block drive, 50 m² | £5,250–£8,500 |
| Block paved patio, 18 m² | £1,650–£2,900 |
| Lift and re-lay a sunken patch, 10 m² | £450–£800 |
| Clean, re-sand and seal, 60 m² | £480–£1,200 |
Examples include VAT. Drives include dig-out, sub-base, edging and jointing; a dropped kerb is extra.
Towns and postcodes we cover in Edinburgh and the Lothians
14 towns in Edinburgh and the Lothians 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Livingston | EH53, EH54, EH55 | Broxburn (3 miles) |
| Musselburgh | EH1, EH6, EH7, EH8, EH15, EH21 | Prestonpans (3 miles) |
| Bathgate | EH48 | Armadale (3 miles) |
| Bonnyrigg | EH17, EH18, EH19, EH20, EH23, EH24 | Dalkeith (2 miles) |
| Penicuik | EH13, EH14, EH25, EH26 | Bonnyrigg (6 miles) |
| Broxburn | EH12, EH27, EH28, EH29, EH30, EH52 | Livingston (3 miles) |
| Linlithgow | EH49 | Bathgate (5 miles) |
| Armadale | EH47, EH48 | Whitburn (1 miles) |
| Dalkeith | EH22, EH37 | Bonnyrigg (2 miles) |
| Tranent | EH33, EH34, EH35, EH36 | Prestonpans (1 miles) |
| Whitburn | EH47 | Armadale (1 miles) |
| Dunbar | EH42 | Haddington (11 miles) |
| Prestonpans | EH32 | Tranent (1 miles) |
| Haddington | EH31, EH39, EH40, EH41 | Tranent (7 miles) |
Block paving services in Edinburgh and the Lothians
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 Edinburgh and the Lothians
In Scotland, front paving must be porous or drain within the property whatever its size, so drainage is part of every design.
In Scotland block paving is often called monoblock; it is the same thing, and the same rules for the base, edging and drainage apply.
Front drive rules in Scotland
In Scotland, front paving must be porous or drain within your boundary at any size, and permitted development does not apply in conservation areas. A dropped kerb needs approval from your council as roads authority before work starts.
Read the full front-drive planning guide.
Block paving in Edinburgh and the Lothians: questions
Do I need planning permission for a block paved driveway in Edinburgh and the Lothians?
In Scotland, front paving must be porous or drain within your boundary at any size, and permitted development does not apply in conservation areas. Ask us on the survey if you are unsure.
How much does a block paved driveway cost in Edinburgh and the Lothians?
Our guide for Edinburgh and the Lothians 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.
Can you match the blocks to my house in Edinburgh and the Lothians?
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.
Is block paving more expensive in Edinburgh and the Lothians?
Our guide rates for Scotland are in line with our UK baseline. A 50 m² concrete block drive works out at £4,250–£7,000 including VAT; the survey confirms the figure.
Which parts of Edinburgh and the Lothians do you cover?
All of it. Our largest town pages here are Livingston, Musselburgh and Bathgate, and we cover postcode districts including EH1, EH6, EH7, EH8, EH12, EH13, EH14 and EH15.
