Block paving prices in Oswestry
Guide prices for the West Midlands, including VAT at 20%. Choose a service for local details.
| Service | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Block paving driveways | £85–£140 per m² |
| Permeable block paving | £105–£170 per m² |
| Clay block paving | £115–£170 per m² |
| Tumbled and cobble-effect block paving | £100–£160 per m² |
| Block paved driveway extensions | £90–£150 per m² |
| Front garden to driveway conversions | £85–£140 per m² |
| Replacing tarmac or concrete with block paving | £95–£180 per m² |
| Block paved patios | £80–£140 per m² |
| Block paved paths and side passages | £90–£160 per m² |
| Edging, kerbs, borders and steps | £20–£50 per metre |
| Dropped kerbs with a new drive | £1,000–£3,000 |
| Drainage for block paving | £350–£1,000 |
| Recessed manhole covers | £250–£650 |
| Block paving repairs | £200–£650 |
| Sunken and rutted block paving | £300–£1,200 |
| Lift and re-lay block paving | £35–£80 per m² |
| Block paving cleaning | £2.50–£5 per m² |
| Re-sanding and re-jointing | £3–£10 per m² |
| Block paving sealing | £5–£15 per m² |
Checked 9 November 2026. Your written quote after the survey is the price you pay.
Block paving in Oswestry
Around Oswestry, plots are often larger and drives longer, so edging, falls and the route the water takes need planning.
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.
Oswestry postcodes we cover include SY11, SY10 and SY12.
Front drive rules in Oswestry
Oswestry is in England:
In England, paving in front of the house that covers more than 5 m² needs planning permission unless it is permeable or drains to a lawn, border or soakaway inside your boundary. Permeable block paving, or standard blocks laid to fall onto a planted strip, avoid the need for permission in most cases.
Flats and maisonettes, listed buildings, and homes covered by an Article 4 direction can have tighter rules, and conservation areas, National Parks and National Landscapes restrict some permitted development.
A dropped kerb needs your local highway authority's approval (usually the county, unitary, metropolitan or London borough council), and a new access onto an A, B or C classified road also 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 Oswestry: questions
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 Shrewsbury, Chester and Wellington?
Yes. We cover Oswestry and the places around it, including Shrewsbury, Chester and Wellington, and the rest of Shropshire.
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.
How much does a block paved driveway cost in Oswestry?
Our guide for Oswestry 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.
Block paving near Oswestry
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