Block paving prices in Scottish Borders
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 |
| Block paved patios | £80–£140 per m² |
| Dropped kerbs with a new drive | £1,000–£3,000 |
| Block paving repairs | £200–£650 |
| Lift and re-lay block paving | £35–£80 per m² |
| Block paving cleaning | £2.50–£5 per m² |
Checked 9 November 2026. Full price list.
What typical jobs cost in Scottish Borders
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, 30 m² | £2,550–£4,200 |
| Permeable block drive, 30 m² | £3,150–£5,100 |
| Block paved patio, 18 m² | £1,650–£2,900 |
| Lift and re-lay a sunken patch, 15 m² | £530–£1,200 |
| Clean, re-sand and seal, 50 m² | £400–£1,000 |
Examples include VAT. Drives include dig-out, sub-base, edging and jointing; a dropped kerb is extra.
Towns and postcodes we cover in Scottish Borders
4 towns in Scottish Borders 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Hawick | TD9 | Galashiels (13 miles) |
| Galashiels | TD1, TD4, TD6, TD7 | Hawick (13 miles) |
| Peebles | EH43, EH44, EH45 | Galashiels (15 miles) |
| Kelso | TD5, TD10 | Galashiels (15 miles) |
Block paving services in Scottish Borders
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 Scottish Borders
Frost and heavy rain test paving in Scotland, so a well-drained sub-base and full joints matter as much as the blocks.
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 Scottish Borders: questions
Do I need planning permission for a block paved driveway in Scottish Borders?
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.
Can you match the blocks to my house in Scottish Borders?
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 Scottish Borders?
Our guide for Scottish Borders 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 Scottish Borders?
Our guide rates for Scotland are in line with our UK baseline. A 30 m² concrete block drive works out at £2,550–£4,200 including VAT; the survey confirms the figure.
Which parts of Scottish Borders do you cover?
All of it. Our largest town pages here are Hawick, Galashiels and Peebles, and we cover postcode districts including EH43, EH44, EH45, TD1, TD4, TD5, TD6 and TD7.
