Block paving prices in Norfolk
Guide rates for the East of England, including VAT at 20%. Prices here are about 5% above our UK baseline, reflecting higher labour and tipping costs.
| Service | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Block paving driveways | £90–£145 per m² |
| Permeable block paving | £110–£180 per m² |
| Block paved patios | £85–£145 per m² |
| Dropped kerbs with a new drive | £1,050–£3,150 |
| Block paving repairs | £210–£680 |
| Block paving cleaning | £2.50–£5.50 per m² |
| Block paving sealing | £5.50–£16 per m² |
Checked 9 November 2026. Full price list.
What typical jobs cost in Norfolk
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, 60 m² | £5,350–£8,800 |
| Permeable block drive, 60 m² | £6,600–£10,700 |
| Block paved patio, 28 m² | £2,350–£4,100 |
| Lift and re-lay a sunken patch, 15 m² | £550–£1,250 |
| Clean, re-sand and seal, 70 m² | £590–£1,450 |
Examples include VAT. Drives include dig-out, sub-base, edging and jointing; a dropped kerb is extra.
Towns and postcodes we cover in Norfolk
6 towns in Norfolk 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Norwich | NR1, NR2, NR3, NR4, NR6, NR7 | North Walsham (14 miles) |
| Great Yarmouth | NR29, NR30, NR31 | Norwich (18 miles) |
| King's Lynn | PE30, PE33, PE34, PE35 | Dereham (23 miles) |
| Thetford | IP24 | Dereham (20 miles) |
| Dereham | IP25, NR19, NR20 | Norwich (16 miles) |
| North Walsham | NR11, NR12, NR27, NR28 | Norwich (14 miles) |
Block paving services in Norfolk
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 Norfolk
Flat ground across much of the East means falls have to be built in carefully so water does not sit on the drive.
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 Norfolk: 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 Norfolk?
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 Norfolk?
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 block paving more expensive in Norfolk?
Our guide rates for the East of England are about 5% above our UK baseline, reflecting higher labour and tipping costs. A 60 m² concrete block drive works out at £5,350–£8,800 including VAT; the survey confirms the figure.
Which parts of Norfolk do you cover?
All of it. Our largest town pages here are Norwich, Great Yarmouth and King's Lynn, and we cover postcode districts including IP24, IP25, NR1, NR2, NR3, NR4, NR6 and NR7.
