Block paving prices in Nottinghamshire
Guide rates for the East Midlands, including VAT at 20%. Prices here are in line with our UK baseline.
| Service | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Block paving driveways | £85–£140 per m² |
| Permeable block paving | £105–£170 per m² |
| Front garden to driveway conversions | £85–£140 per m² |
| Block paved patios | £80–£140 per m² |
| Dropped kerbs with a new drive | £1,000–£3,000 |
| Block paving repairs | £200–£650 |
| Block paving cleaning | £2.50–£5 per m² |
Checked 9 November 2026. Full price list.
What typical jobs cost in Nottinghamshire
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, 45 m² | £3,850–£6,300 |
| Permeable block drive, 45 m² | £4,750–£7,650 |
| Block paved patio, 28 m² | £2,250–£3,900 |
| Lift and re-lay a sunken patch, 10 m² | £450–£800 |
| Clean, re-sand and seal, 80 m² | £640–£1,600 |
Examples include VAT. Drives include dig-out, sub-base, edging and jointing; a dropped kerb is extra.
Towns and postcodes we cover in Nottinghamshire
10 towns in Nottinghamshire 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nottingham | NG1, NG3, NG7, NG8, NG9 | West Bridgford (2 miles) |
| Mansfield | NG18, NG19, NG20, NG21 | Sutton-in-Ashfield (3 miles) |
| Worksop | S80, S81 | Retford (8 miles) |
| Newark-on-Trent | NG23, NG24, NG25 | Arnold (14 miles) |
| Arnold | NG4, NG5, NG6, NG14 | Nottingham (3 miles) |
| West Bridgford | NG2, NG11, NG12 | Nottingham (2 miles) |
| Sutton-in-Ashfield | NG17 | Kirkby-in-Ashfield (2 miles) |
| Hucknall | NG15, NG16 | Arnold (4 miles) |
| Kirkby-in-Ashfield | NG17, NG18 | Sutton-in-Ashfield (2 miles) |
| Retford | DN10, DN22 | Worksop (8 miles) |
Block paving services in Nottinghamshire
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 Nottinghamshire
Clay and mudstone ground is common in the East Midlands, so we allow for a deeper sub-base where the survey shows soft ground.
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 Nottinghamshire: questions
Do you cover Nottingham, Mansfield and Worksop?
Yes. We cover all of Nottinghamshire, including Nottingham, Mansfield and Worksop.
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.
Do I need planning permission for a block paved driveway in Nottinghamshire?
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.
Is block paving more expensive in Nottinghamshire?
Our guide rates for the East Midlands are in line with our UK baseline. A 45 m² concrete block drive works out at £3,850–£6,300 including VAT; the survey confirms the figure.
Which parts of Nottinghamshire do you cover?
All of it. Our largest town pages here are Nottingham, Mansfield and Worksop, and we cover postcode districts including DN10, DN22, NG1, NG2, NG3, NG4, NG5 and NG6.
