Herefordshire

Block paving contractors in Ledbury

Looking for block paving in Ledbury (HR8, WR13)? We cover new driveways, patios and paths, dropped kerbs and drainage, and the repairs and care that keep block paving looking right.

  • Postcodes HR8, WR13
  • Drives from £85/m²
  • Free survey for new paving
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Block paving prices in Ledbury

Guide prices for the West Midlands, including VAT at 20%. Choose a service for local details.

ServiceGuide price inc VAT
Block paving driveways£85–£140 per m²
Permeable block paving£105–£170 per m²
Clay block paving£115–£170 per m²
Tumbled and cobble-effect block paving£100–£160 per m²
Block paved driveway extensions£90–£150 per m²
Front garden to driveway conversions£85–£140 per m²
Replacing tarmac or concrete with block paving£95–£180 per m²
Block paved patios£80–£140 per m²
Block paved paths and side passages£90–£160 per m²
Edging, kerbs, borders and steps£20–£50 per metre
Dropped kerbs with a new drive£1,000–£3,000
Drainage for block paving£350–£1,000
Recessed manhole covers£250–£650
Block paving repairs£200–£650
Sunken and rutted block paving£300–£1,200
Lift and re-lay block paving£35–£80 per m²
Block paving cleaning£2.50–£5 per m²
Re-sanding and re-jointing£3–£10 per m²
Block paving sealing£5–£15 per m²

Checked 9 November 2026. Your written quote after the survey is the price you pay.

Block paving in Ledbury

In and around Ledbury, village-style frontages sit alongside newer cul-de-sacs, so the right block often depends on the age of the house.

Inter-war semis with narrow front gardens are common in the West Midlands, so front garden conversions and drive widenings are often the practical choice.

Ledbury postcodes we cover include HR8 and WR13.

Front drive rules in Ledbury

Ledbury 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

  1. Quick details

    Your postcode and the job. It takes a minute.

  2. On-site check

    Measurements, levels against the damp-proof course, ground and drainage.

  3. Itemised quote

    Fixed once the specification is agreed, with no vague extras.

  4. Laid and finished

    Compacted, jointed and handed back clean.

Block paving in Ledbury: questions

How much does a block paved driveway cost in Ledbury?

Our guide for Ledbury 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 Ledbury?

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 Ledbury?

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 the survey in Ledbury free?

Yes, for new paving here: the survey and written quote are free with no obligation. Repairs and cleaning are usually priced from photos, or from a short visit where needed.

Block paving near Ledbury

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