Block paving prices in Purley
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 Purley
Purley has everything from short terrace frontages to wide drives on newer estates, so the survey sets the layout and the dig.
Front gardens in much of London are short, so parking depth and the dropped kerb usually decide whether a drive is possible.
Purley postcodes we cover include CR8, CR5 and TN16.
Front drive rules in Purley
Purley 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
Send the basics
Postcode, what you need and a rough size. Photos help.
Survey
We measure, check levels, ground and drainage, and talk through blocks and patterns.
Written quote
An itemised quote with the specification, the price and the start date.
The work
Our paving team builds it to the agreed specification and leaves the site swept.
Block paving in Purley: questions
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.
Can you match the blocks to my house in Purley?
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 you cover South Croydon, Carshalton and Croydon?
Yes. We cover Purley and the places around it, including South Croydon, Carshalton and Croydon, and the rest of Greater London.
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 Purley
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