Block paving prices in Newtown
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 Newtown
In and around Newtown, village-style frontages sit alongside newer cul-de-sacs, so the right block often depends on the age of the house.
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.
Newtown postcodes we cover include SY16 and SY17.
Front drive rules in Newtown
Newtown 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
Quick details
Your postcode and the job. It takes a minute.
On-site check
Measurements, levels against the damp-proof course, ground and drainage.
Itemised quote
Fixed once the specification is agreed, with no vague extras.
Laid and finished
Compacted, jointed and handed back clean.
Block paving in Newtown: questions
Can you match the blocks to my house in Newtown?
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 much does a block paved driveway cost in Newtown?
Our guide for Newtown 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.
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 you cover Welshpool and Llandrindod Wells?
Yes. We cover Newtown and the places around it, including Welshpool and Llandrindod Wells, and the rest of Powys.
Block paving near Newtown
Nearby towns, and all of Powys:
