Block paving prices in Islington
Guide prices for London, including VAT at 20%. Choose a service for local details.
| Service | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Block paving driveways | £100–£170 per m² |
| Permeable block paving | £125–£205 per m² |
| Clay block paving | £140–£205 per m² |
| Tumbled and cobble-effect block paving | £120–£190 per m² |
| Block paved driveway extensions | £110–£180 per m² |
| Front garden to driveway conversions | £100–£170 per m² |
| Replacing tarmac or concrete with block paving | £115–£215 per m² |
| Block paved patios | £95–£170 per m² |
| Block paved paths and side passages | £110–£190 per m² |
| Edging, kerbs, borders and steps | £25–£60 per metre |
| Dropped kerbs with a new drive | £1,200–£3,600 |
| Drainage for block paving | £420–£1,200 |
| Recessed manhole covers | £300–£780 |
| Block paving repairs | £240–£780 |
| Sunken and rutted block paving | £360–£1,450 |
| Lift and re-lay block paving | £40–£95 per m² |
| Block paving cleaning | £3–£6 per m² |
| Re-sanding and re-jointing | £3.50–£12 per m² |
| Block paving sealing | £6–£18 per m² |
Checked 9 November 2026. Your written quote after the survey is the price you pay.
Block paving in Islington
Islington 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.
Many London streets have controlled parking and narrow frontages, so we measure the car space and the crossover before anything else.
Islington postcodes we cover include N1, EC1V, EC1R, EC1 and WC1X.
Front drive rules in Islington
Islington 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 Islington: 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 Islington?
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.
How much does a block paved driveway cost in Islington?
Our guide for Islington is £100–£170 per m² including VAT, so a 50 m² double drive is usually about £5,100–£8,400. Your fixed price follows the survey.
Block paving near Islington
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