Block paving prices in Aberdare
Guide prices for Wales, including VAT at 20%. Choose a service for local details.
| Service | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Block paving driveways | £80–£130 per m² |
| Permeable block paving | £100–£160 per m² |
| Clay block paving | £105–£160 per m² |
| Tumbled and cobble-effect block paving | £95–£150 per m² |
| Block paved driveway extensions | £85–£140 per m² |
| Front garden to driveway conversions | £80–£130 per m² |
| Replacing tarmac or concrete with block paving | £90–£165 per m² |
| Block paved patios | £75–£130 per m² |
| Block paved paths and side passages | £85–£150 per m² |
| Edging, kerbs, borders and steps | £19–£45 per metre |
| Dropped kerbs with a new drive | £930–£2,800 |
| Drainage for block paving | £330–£930 |
| Recessed manhole covers | £235–£600 |
| Block paving repairs | £185–£600 |
| Sunken and rutted block paving | £280–£1,100 |
| Lift and re-lay block paving | £35–£75 per m² |
| Block paving cleaning | £2.50–£4.50 per m² |
| Re-sanding and re-jointing | £3–£9.50 per m² |
| Block paving sealing | £4.50–£14 per m² |
Checked 9 November 2026. Your written quote after the survey is the price you pay.
Block paving in Aberdare
Homes in Aberdare include plenty of semis and detached houses with room for a drive, plus older terraces where parking is tighter.
Wales is wetter than most of England, and new front paving has to be permeable or drain within the property, so drainage is designed in from the start.
Aberdare postcodes we cover include CF44.
Front drive rules in Aberdare
Aberdare is in Wales:
In Wales, any new or replacement hard surface at the front of a house should be permeable or drain to a permeable area within the property to avoid needing planning permission. Unlike England, there is no 5 m² allowance for new paving; only repairs of up to 5 m² of existing surface are exempt.
Since January 2019, construction work covering 100 m² or more with drainage implications, including drives and patios, needs approval from the local SuDS Approving Body (SAB) before work starts, even where planning permission is not needed.
A dropped kerb needs your council's approval as highway authority, and a new access onto a classified road 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 Aberdare: 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 Aberdare?
In Wales, new front paving should be permeable or drain within your boundary to avoid planning permission, and drives of 100 m² or more need SuDS approval. Ask us on the survey if you are unsure.
Is the survey in Aberdare 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 Aberdare?
Our guide for Aberdare is £80–£130 per m² including VAT, so a 50 m² double drive is usually about £3,950–£6,500. Your fixed price follows the survey.
Block paving near Aberdare
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