Block paving prices in Cardiff
Guide prices for Wales, including VAT at 20%. Choose a service for local details.
| Service | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Block paving driveways | £80–£130 per m² |
| Permeable block paving | £100–£160 per m² |
| Clay block paving | £105–£160 per m² |
| Tumbled and cobble-effect block paving | £95–£150 per m² |
| Block paved driveway extensions | £85–£140 per m² |
| Front garden to driveway conversions | £80–£130 per m² |
| Replacing tarmac or concrete with block paving | £90–£165 per m² |
| Block paved patios | £75–£130 per m² |
| Block paved paths and side passages | £85–£150 per m² |
| Edging, kerbs, borders and steps | £19–£45 per metre |
| Dropped kerbs with a new drive | £930–£2,800 |
| Drainage for block paving | £330–£930 |
| Recessed manhole covers | £235–£600 |
| Block paving repairs | £185–£600 |
| Sunken and rutted block paving | £280–£1,100 |
| Lift and re-lay block paving | £35–£75 per m² |
| Block paving cleaning | £2.50–£4.50 per m² |
| Re-sanding and re-jointing | £3–£9.50 per m² |
| Block paving sealing | £4.50–£14 per m² |
Checked 9 November 2026. Your written quote after the survey is the price you pay.
Block paving in Cardiff
Cardiff has a big mix of housing, from older terraces near the centre to newer estates further out, so no two drives here start from the same ground.
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.
Cardiff postcodes we cover include CF10, CF11, CF24, CF5 and CF23.
Front drive rules in Cardiff
Cardiff is in Wales:
In Wales, any new or replacement hard surface at the front of a house should be permeable or drain to a permeable area within the property to avoid needing planning permission. Unlike England, there is no 5 m² allowance for new paving; only repairs of up to 5 m² of existing surface are exempt.
Since January 2019, construction work covering 100 m² or more with drainage implications, including drives and patios, needs approval from the local SuDS Approving Body (SAB) before work starts, even where planning permission is not needed.
A dropped kerb needs your council's approval as highway authority, and a new access onto a classified road 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 Cardiff: questions
Do you cover Penarth, Dinas Powys and Rhiwbina?
Yes. We cover Cardiff and the places around it, including Penarth, Dinas Powys and Rhiwbina, and the rest of South Glamorgan.
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 Cardiff?
Our guide for Cardiff 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.
Do I need planning permission for a block paved driveway in Cardiff?
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. Ask us on the survey if you are unsure.
Block paving near Cardiff
Nearby towns, and all of South Glamorgan:
