Block paving prices in Felixstowe
Guide prices for the East of England, including VAT at 20%. Choose a service for local details.
| Service | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Block paving driveways | £90–£145 per m² |
| Permeable block paving | £110–£180 per m² |
| Clay block paving | £120–£180 per m² |
| Tumbled and cobble-effect block paving | £105–£170 per m² |
| Block paved driveway extensions | £95–£160 per m² |
| Front garden to driveway conversions | £90–£145 per m² |
| Replacing tarmac or concrete with block paving | £100–£190 per m² |
| Block paved patios | £85–£145 per m² |
| Block paved paths and side passages | £95–£170 per m² |
| Edging, kerbs, borders and steps | £20–£55 per metre |
| Dropped kerbs with a new drive | £1,050–£3,150 |
| Drainage for block paving | £370–£1,050 |
| Recessed manhole covers | £265–£680 |
| Block paving repairs | £210–£680 |
| Sunken and rutted block paving | £320–£1,250 |
| Lift and re-lay block paving | £35–£85 per m² |
| Block paving cleaning | £2.50–£5.50 per m² |
| Re-sanding and re-jointing | £3–£11 per m² |
| Block paving sealing | £5.50–£16 per m² |
Checked 9 November 2026. Your written quote after the survey is the price you pay.
Block paving in Felixstowe
Felixstowe is a smaller town, and many of its homes have more frontage to work with than city houses, which leaves room for borders and planting.
Flat ground across much of the East means falls have to be built in carefully so water does not sit on the drive.
Felixstowe postcodes we cover include IP11 and IP10.
Front drive rules in Felixstowe
Felixstowe 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
Send the basics
Postcode, what you need and a rough size. Photos help.
Survey
We measure, check levels, ground and drainage, and talk through blocks and patterns.
Written quote
An itemised quote with the specification, the price and the start date.
The work
Our paving team builds it to the agreed specification and leaves the site swept.
Block paving in Felixstowe: questions
Is the survey in Felixstowe 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.
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.
Do I need planning permission for a block paved driveway in Felixstowe?
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.
How much does a block paved driveway cost in Felixstowe?
Our guide for Felixstowe is £90–£145 per m² including VAT, so a 50 m² double drive is usually about £4,450–£7,350. Your fixed price follows the survey.
Block paving near Felixstowe
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