Block paving prices in Northumberland
Guide rates for the North East, including VAT at 20%. Prices here are about 10% below our UK baseline.
| Service | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Block paving driveways | £75–£125 per m² |
| Permeable block paving | £95–£155 per m² |
| Replacing tarmac or concrete with block paving | £85–£160 per m² |
| Block paved patios | £70–£125 per m² |
| Edging, kerbs, borders and steps | £18–£45 per metre |
| Block paving repairs | £180–£590 |
| Block paving cleaning | £2.50–£4.50 per m² |
Checked 9 November 2026. Full price list.
What typical jobs cost in Northumberland
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, 70 m² | £5,350–£8,800 |
| Permeable block drive, 70 m² | £6,600–£10,700 |
| Block paved patio, 18 m² | £1,500–£2,600 |
| Lift and re-lay a sunken patch, 12 m² | £410–£860 |
| Clean, re-sand and seal, 35 m² | £250–£630 |
Examples include VAT. Drives include dig-out, sub-base, edging and jointing; a dropped kerb is extra.
Towns and postcodes we cover in Northumberland
6 towns in Northumberland 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Blyth | NE24 | Bedlington (3 miles) |
| Cramlington | NE23 | Bedlington (3 miles) |
| Ashington | NE62, NE63, NE64 | Bedlington (3 miles) |
| Bedlington | NE22 | Cramlington (3 miles) |
| Ponteland | NE18, NE20, NE41, NE42 | Cramlington (8 miles) |
| Morpeth | NE61 | Bedlington (5 miles) |
Block paving services in Northumberland
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 Northumberland
Former colliery ground and clay soils occur across the North East, so the survey checks for soft spots before the sub-base depth is set.
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 Northumberland: questions
Do you cover Blyth, Cramlington and Ashington?
Yes. We cover all of Northumberland, including Blyth, Cramlington and Ashington.
How much does a block paved driveway cost in Northumberland?
Our guide for Northumberland 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.
Can you match the blocks to my house in Northumberland?
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 Northumberland?
Our guide rates for the North East are about 10% below our UK baseline. A 70 m² concrete block drive works out at £5,350–£8,800 including VAT; the survey confirms the figure.
Which parts of Northumberland do you cover?
All of it. Our largest town pages here are Blyth, Cramlington and Ashington, and we cover postcode districts including NE18, NE20, NE22, NE23, NE24, NE41, NE42 and NE61.
