Block paving prices in Tunbridge Wells
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 Tunbridge Wells
Tunbridge Wells is a sizeable town with a mix of semis, terraces and newer estates, and many drives here were first laid decades ago.
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.
Tunbridge Wells postcodes we cover include TN1, TN3, TN4 and TN2.
Front drive rules in Tunbridge Wells
Tunbridge Wells 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
Quick details
Your postcode and the job. It takes a minute.
On-site check
Measurements, levels against the damp-proof course, ground and drainage.
Itemised quote
Fixed once the specification is agreed, with no vague extras.
Laid and finished
Compacted, jointed and handed back clean.
Block paving in Tunbridge Wells: questions
Do I need planning permission for a block paved driveway in Tunbridge Wells?
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.
Do you cover Tonbridge, Sevenoaks and Maidstone?
Yes. We cover Tunbridge Wells and the places around it, including Tonbridge, Sevenoaks and Maidstone, and the rest of Kent.
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.
How much does a block paved driveway cost in Tunbridge Wells?
Our guide for Tunbridge Wells 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.
Block paving near Tunbridge Wells
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