Hertfordshire

Block paving contractors in North Watford

Block paving in North Watford, built properly underneath and priced line by line: the dig, the sub-base, the edging and the drainage are all on your quote.

  • Postcodes WD25, WD24, WD5
  • Drives from £90/m²
  • Free survey for new paving
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Block paving prices in North Watford

Guide prices for the East of England, including VAT at 20%. Choose a service for local details.

ServiceGuide price inc VAT
Block paving driveways£90–£145 per m²
Permeable block paving£110–£180 per m²
Clay block paving£120–£180 per m²
Tumbled and cobble-effect block paving£105–£170 per m²
Block paved driveway extensions£95–£160 per m²
Front garden to driveway conversions£90–£145 per m²
Replacing tarmac or concrete with block paving£100–£190 per m²
Block paved patios£85–£145 per m²
Block paved paths and side passages£95–£170 per m²
Edging, kerbs, borders and steps£20–£55 per metre
Dropped kerbs with a new drive£1,050–£3,150
Drainage for block paving£370–£1,050
Recessed manhole covers£265–£680
Block paving repairs£210–£680
Sunken and rutted block paving£320–£1,250
Lift and re-lay block paving£35–£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 North Watford

Homes in North Watford include plenty of semis and detached houses with room for a drive, plus older terraces where parking is tighter.

Flat ground across much of the East means falls have to be built in carefully so water does not sit on the drive.

North Watford postcodes we cover include WD25, WD24 and WD5.

Front drive rules in North Watford

North Watford 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. Tell us about the job

    Use the form, the quote tool, WhatsApp or a call.

  2. We take a look

    A survey visit, or photos for smaller repair and cleaning jobs.

  3. Price in writing

    Every line itemised, including the dig, edging and drainage.

  4. Booked and built

    Agreed start date, then the work, the final clean-down and the joint top-up.

Block paving in North Watford: questions

Is the survey in North Watford 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.

How much does a block paved driveway cost in North Watford?

Our guide for North Watford is £90–£145 per m² including VAT, so a 50 m² double drive is usually about £4,450–£7,350. Your fixed price follows the survey.

Do you cover Watford, Bushey and Rickmansworth?

Yes. We cover North Watford and the places around it, including Watford, Bushey and Rickmansworth, and the rest of Hertfordshire.

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.

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