Block paving prices in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde
Guide rates for Scotland, 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 |
| Replacing tarmac or concrete with block paving | £95–£180 per m² |
| Block paved patios | £80–£140 per m² |
| Block paving repairs | £200–£650 |
| Block paving cleaning | £2.50–£5 per m² |
| Re-sanding and re-jointing | £3–£10 per m² |
Checked 9 November 2026. Full price list.
What typical jobs cost in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde
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 | £5,100–£8,400 |
| Permeable block drive, 60 m² | £6,300–£10,200 |
| Block paved patio, 20 m² | £1,850–£3,200 |
| Lift and re-lay a sunken patch, 10 m² | £450–£800 |
| Clean, re-sand and seal, 40 m² | £320–£800 |
Examples include VAT. Drives include dig-out, sub-base, edging and jointing; a dropped kerb is extra.
Towns and postcodes we cover in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde
11 towns in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paisley | PA1, PA2, PA3 | Barrhead (3 miles) |
| Greenock | PA15, PA16 | Gourock (2 miles) |
| Newton Mearns | G77 | Clarkston (2 miles) |
| Renfrew | PA4 | Erskine (3 miles) |
| Barrhead | G78 | Paisley (3 miles) |
| Johnstone | PA5, PA6, PA9, PA10, PA11, PA12 | Paisley (3 miles) |
| Erskine | PA7, PA8 | Renfrew (3 miles) |
| Port Glasgow | PA13, PA14 | Greenock (3 miles) |
| Giffnock | G46 | Clarkston (1 miles) |
| Gourock | PA18, PA19 | Greenock (2 miles) |
| Clarkston | G76 | Giffnock (1 miles) |
Block paving services in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde
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 Renfrewshire and Inverclyde
In Scotland, front paving must be porous or drain within the property whatever its size, so drainage is part of every design.
In Scotland block paving is often called monoblock; it is the same thing, and the same rules for the base, edging and drainage apply.
Front drive rules in Scotland
In Scotland, front paving must be porous or drain within your boundary at any size, and permitted development does not apply in conservation areas. A dropped kerb needs approval from your council as roads authority before work starts.
Read the full front-drive planning guide.
Block paving in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde: questions
Do I need planning permission for a block paved driveway in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde?
In Scotland, front paving must be porous or drain within your boundary at any size, and permitted development does not apply in conservation areas. Ask us on the survey if you are unsure.
Do you cover Paisley, Greenock and Newton Mearns?
Yes. We cover all of Renfrewshire and Inverclyde, including Paisley, Greenock and Newton Mearns.
How much does a block paved driveway cost in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde?
Our guide for Renfrewshire and Inverclyde is £85–£140 per m² including VAT, so a 50 m² double drive is usually about £4,250–£7,000. Your fixed price follows the survey.
Is block paving more expensive in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde?
Our guide rates for Scotland are in line with our UK baseline. A 60 m² concrete block drive works out at £5,100–£8,400 including VAT; the survey confirms the figure.
Which parts of Renfrewshire and Inverclyde do you cover?
All of it. Our largest town pages here are Paisley, Greenock and Newton Mearns, and we cover postcode districts including G46, G76, G77, G78, PA1, PA2, PA3 and PA4.
