Block paving prices in Kent
Guide rates for the South East, including VAT at 20%. Prices here are about 8% above our UK baseline, reflecting higher labour and tipping costs.
| Service | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Block paving driveways | £90–£150 per m² |
| Permeable block paving | £115–£185 per m² |
| Block paved patios | £85–£150 per m² |
| Block paving repairs | £215–£700 |
| Lift and re-lay block paving | £40–£85 per m² |
| Block paving cleaning | £2.50–£5.50 per m² |
| Re-sanding and re-jointing | £3–£11 per m² |
Checked 9 November 2026. Full price list.
What typical jobs cost in Kent
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, 45 m² | £4,150–£6,800 |
| Permeable block drive, 45 m² | £5,100–£8,250 |
| Block paved patio, 24 m² | £2,400–£4,150 |
| Lift and re-lay a sunken patch, 6 m² | £490–£730 |
| Clean, re-sand and seal, 80 m² | £690–£1,750 |
Examples include VAT. Drives include dig-out, sub-base, edging and jointing; a dropped kerb is extra.
Towns and postcodes we cover in Kent
22 towns in Kent 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Maidstone | ME14, ME15, ME16, ME17, ME18, ME20 | Rochester (8 miles) |
| Gillingham | ME3, ME4, ME5, ME7, ME8 | Rochester (2 miles) |
| Tunbridge Wells | TN1, TN2, TN3, TN4 | Tonbridge (4 miles) |
| Folkestone | CT18, CT19, CT20, CT21 | Dover (7 miles) |
| Margate | CT7, CT8, CT9 | Broadstairs (3 miles) |
| Ashford, Kent | TN23, TN24, TN25, TN26, TN27 | Faversham (12 miles) |
| Canterbury | CT1, CT2, CT3, CT4 | Whitstable (6 miles) |
| Sittingbourne | ME9, ME10, ME11, ME12 | Faversham (7 miles) |
| Gravesend | DA3, DA10, DA11, DA12, DA13 | Strood (6 miles) |
| Dartford | DA1, DA2, DA9 | Swanley (4 miles) |
| Ramsgate | CT11, CT12 | Broadstairs (2 miles) |
| Dover | CT15, CT16, CT17 | Folkestone (7 miles) |
| Tonbridge | TN9, TN10, TN11 | Tunbridge Wells (4 miles) |
| Strood | ME2, ME6 | Rochester (1 miles) |
| Whitstable | CT5 | Herne Bay (5 miles) |
| Deal | CT13, CT14 | Dover (8 miles) |
| Sevenoaks | TN8, TN13, TN14, TN15 | Tonbridge (6 miles) |
| Rochester | ME1 | Strood (1 miles) |
| Herne Bay | CT6 | Whitstable (5 miles) |
| Broadstairs | CT10 | Ramsgate (2 miles) |
| Faversham | ME13 | Whitstable (7 miles) |
| Swanley | BR8, DA4 | Dartford (4 miles) |
Block paving services in Kent
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 Kent
Chalk, clay and sandy ground all occur across the South East, so the dig and sub-base depth are set on the survey rather than assumed.
Front drive rules in England
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. A dropped kerb needs approval from your council's highways team before work starts.
Read the full front-drive planning guide.
Block paving in Kent: 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.
Is the survey in Kent 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 Kent?
Our guide for Kent is £90–£150 per m² including VAT, so a 50 m² double drive is usually about £4,600–£7,550. Your fixed price follows the survey.
Is block paving more expensive in Kent?
Our guide rates for the South East are about 8% above our UK baseline, reflecting higher labour and tipping costs. A 45 m² concrete block drive works out at £4,150–£6,800 including VAT; the survey confirms the figure.
Which parts of Kent do you cover?
All of it. Our largest town pages here are Maidstone, Gillingham and Tunbridge Wells, and we cover postcode districts including BR8, CT1, CT2, CT3, CT4, CT5, CT6 and CT7.
