Block paving prices in Shropshire
Guide rates for the West 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 |
| 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 Shropshire
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, 35 m² | £3,000–£4,900 |
| Permeable block drive, 35 m² | £3,700–£5,950 |
| Block paved patio, 24 m² | £2,200–£3,850 |
| 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 Shropshire
6 towns in Shropshire 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Telford | TF2, TF3, TF4, TF7, TF8, TF11 | Hadley (2 miles) |
| Shrewsbury | SY1, SY2, SY3, SY4, SY5 | Wellington (10 miles) |
| Wellington | TF1, TF5, TF6 | Hadley (1 miles) |
| Oswestry | SY10, SY11, SY12 | Shrewsbury (16 miles) |
| Hadley | TF1, TF2 | Wellington (1 miles) |
| Newport, Shropshire | TF10 | Hadley (6 miles) |
Block paving services in Shropshire
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 Shropshire
Inter-war semis with narrow front gardens are common in the West Midlands, so front garden conversions and drive widenings are often the practical choice.
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 Shropshire: questions
Do I need planning permission for a block paved driveway in Shropshire?
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 the survey in Shropshire free?
Yes, for new paving here: the survey and written quote are free with no obligation. Repairs and cleaning are usually priced from photos, or from a short visit where needed.
Can you match the blocks to my house in Shropshire?
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 Shropshire?
Our guide rates for the West Midlands are in line with our UK baseline. A 35 m² concrete block drive works out at £3,000–£4,900 including VAT; the survey confirms the figure.
Which parts of Shropshire do you cover?
All of it. Our largest town pages here are Telford, Shrewsbury and Wellington, and we cover postcode districts including SY1, SY2, SY3, SY4, SY5, SY10, SY11 and SY12.
