North Yorkshire

Block paving contractors in Harrogate

Looking for block paving in Harrogate (HG2, HG1, HG5, HG3)? We cover new driveways, patios and paths, dropped kerbs and drainage, and the repairs and care that keep block paving looking right.

  • Postcodes HG2, HG1, HG5
  • Drives from £75/m²
  • Free survey for new paving
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Block paving prices in Harrogate

Guide prices for Yorkshire and the Humber, including VAT at 20%. Choose a service for local details.

ServiceGuide price inc VAT
Block paving driveways£75–£125 per m²
Permeable block paving£95–£155 per m²
Clay block paving£105–£155 per m²
Tumbled and cobble-effect block paving£90–£145 per m²
Block paved driveway extensions£80–£135 per m²
Front garden to driveway conversions£75–£125 per m²
Replacing tarmac or concrete with block paving£85–£160 per m²
Block paved patios£70–£125 per m²
Block paved paths and side passages£80–£145 per m²
Edging, kerbs, borders and steps£18–£45 per metre
Dropped kerbs with a new drive£900–£2,700
Drainage for block paving£320–£900
Recessed manhole covers£225–£590
Block paving repairs£180–£590
Sunken and rutted block paving£270–£1,100
Lift and re-lay block paving£30–£70 per m²
Block paving cleaning£2.50–£4.50 per m²
Re-sanding and re-jointing£2.50–£9 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 Harrogate

Harrogate has a big mix of housing, from older terraces near the centre to newer estates further out, so no two drives here start from the same ground.

Yorkshire has everything from stone-built terraces to large new estates, so block choice often follows the house: clay or tumbled blocks for older homes, crisp concrete for newer ones.

Harrogate postcodes we cover include HG2, HG1, HG5 and HG3.

Front drive rules in Harrogate

Harrogate 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

  1. Tell us about the job

    Use the form, the quote tool, WhatsApp or a call.

  2. We take a look

    A survey visit, or photos for smaller repair and cleaning jobs.

  3. Price in writing

    Every line itemised, including the dig, edging and drainage.

  4. Booked and built

    Agreed start date, then the work, the final clean-down and the joint top-up.

Block paving in Harrogate: questions

Can you match the blocks to my house in Harrogate?

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.

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.

What happens to my old drive?

It is broken out and taken away by skip or grab lorry, listed as its own line on your quote.

How much does a block paved driveway cost in Harrogate?

Our guide for Harrogate is £75–£125 per m² including VAT, so a 50 m² double drive is usually about £3,850–£6,300. Your fixed price follows the survey.

Block paving near Harrogate

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