Block paving prices in Accrington
Guide prices for the North West, including VAT at 20%. Choose a service for local details.
| Service | Guide 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 Accrington
In Accrington, many front gardens have already been paved once, so new paving often starts with breaking out the old surface.
Terraced streets across the North West often have very short frontages, so we check parking depth before quoting a conversion.
Accrington postcodes we cover include BB5 and BB6.
Front drive rules in Accrington
Accrington 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 Accrington: 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 I need planning permission for a block paved driveway in Accrington?
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.
Can you match the blocks to my house in Accrington?
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.
Is the survey in Accrington 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.
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