Block paving prices in Dover
Guide prices for the South East, including VAT at 20%. Choose a service for local details.
| Service | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Block paving driveways | £90–£150 per m² |
| Permeable block paving | £115–£185 per m² |
| Clay block paving | £125–£185 per m² |
| Tumbled and cobble-effect block paving | £110–£175 per m² |
| Block paved driveway extensions | £95–£160 per m² |
| Front garden to driveway conversions | £90–£150 per m² |
| Replacing tarmac or concrete with block paving | £105–£195 per m² |
| Block paved patios | £85–£150 per m² |
| Block paved paths and side passages | £95–£175 per m² |
| Edging, kerbs, borders and steps | £20–£55 per metre |
| Dropped kerbs with a new drive | £1,100–£3,250 |
| Drainage for block paving | £380–£1,100 |
| Recessed manhole covers | £270–£700 |
| Block paving repairs | £215–£700 |
| Sunken and rutted block paving | £320–£1,300 |
| 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 |
| 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 Dover
Homes in Dover include plenty of semis and detached houses with room for a drive, plus older terraces where parking is tighter.
Planning-sensitive towns and conservation areas are common in the South East, so we check the front-garden rules before quoting.
Dover postcodes we cover include CT17, CT16 and CT15.
Front drive rules in Dover
Dover 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 Dover: 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.
Do you cover Folkestone, Deal and Canterbury?
Yes. We cover Dover and the places around it, including Folkestone, Deal and Canterbury, and the rest of Kent.
Can you match the blocks to my house in Dover?
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 Dover?
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.
Block paving near Dover
Nearby towns, and all of Kent:
