Block paving prices in South Glamorgan
Guide rates for Wales, including VAT at 20%. Prices here are about 7% below our UK baseline.
| Service | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Block paving driveways | £80–£130 per m² |
| Permeable block paving | £100–£160 per m² |
| Block paved patios | £75–£130 per m² |
| Block paved paths and side passages | £85–£150 per m² |
| Block paving repairs | £185–£600 |
| Lift and re-lay block paving | £35–£75 per m² |
| Block paving cleaning | £2.50–£4.50 per m² |
Checked 9 November 2026. Full price list.
What typical jobs cost in South Glamorgan
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 | £2,350–£3,900 |
| Permeable block drive, 30 m² | £2,950–£4,750 |
| Block paved patio, 18 m² | £1,550–£2,700 |
| Lift and re-lay a sunken patch, 15 m² | £490–£1,100 |
| Clean, re-sand and seal, 70 m² | £520–£1,300 |
Examples include VAT. Drives include dig-out, sub-base, edging and jointing; a dropped kerb is extra.
Towns and postcodes we cover in South Glamorgan
6 towns in South Glamorgan 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cardiff | CF3, CF5, CF10, CF11, CF23, CF24 | Penarth (3 miles) |
| Barry | CF62, CF63 | Dinas Powys (4 miles) |
| Penarth | CF64 | Dinas Powys (2 miles) |
| Llantwit Major | CF61, CF71 | Barry (9 miles) |
| Rhiwbina | CF14, CF15 | Cardiff (4 miles) |
| Dinas Powys | CF63, CF64 | Penarth (2 miles) |
Block paving services in South Glamorgan
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 South Glamorgan
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.
Front drive rules in Wales
In Wales, new front paving should be permeable or drain within your boundary to avoid planning permission, and drives of 100 m² or more need SuDS approval. A dropped kerb needs approval from your council's highways team before work starts.
Read the full front-drive planning guide.
Block paving in South Glamorgan: questions
Do you cover Cardiff, Barry and Penarth?
Yes. We cover all of South Glamorgan, including Cardiff, Barry and Penarth.
How much does a block paved driveway cost in South Glamorgan?
Our guide for South Glamorgan 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.
Can you match the blocks to my house in South Glamorgan?
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 South Glamorgan?
Our guide rates for Wales are about 7% below our UK baseline. A 30 m² concrete block drive works out at £2,350–£3,900 including VAT; the survey confirms the figure.
Which parts of South Glamorgan do you cover?
All of it. Our largest town pages here are Cardiff, Barry and Penarth, and we cover postcode districts including CF3, CF5, CF10, CF11, CF14, CF15, CF23 and CF24.
