Block paving prices in Tyne and Wear
Guide rates for the North East, including VAT at 20%. Prices here are about 10% below our UK baseline.
| Service | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Block paving driveways | £75–£125 per m² |
| Permeable block paving | £95–£155 per m² |
| Clay block paving | £105–£155 per m² |
| Tumbled and cobble-effect block paving | £90–£145 per m² |
| Block paved patios | £70–£125 per m² |
| Block paving repairs | £180–£590 |
| Block paving cleaning | £2.50–£4.50 per m² |
Checked 9 November 2026. Full price list.
What typical jobs cost in Tyne and Wear
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, 60 m² | £4,600–£7,550 |
| Permeable block drive, 60 m² | £5,650–£9,200 |
| Block paved patio, 16 m² | £1,300–£2,300 |
| Lift and re-lay a sunken patch, 10 m² | £410–£720 |
| Clean, re-sand and seal, 70 m² | £500–£1,250 |
Examples include VAT. Drives include dig-out, sub-base, edging and jointing; a dropped kerb is extra.
Towns and postcodes we cover in Tyne and Wear
13 towns in Tyne and Wear 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Newcastle upon Tyne | NE1, NE2, NE4, NE11, NE16 | Gosforth (2 miles) |
| Sunderland | SR1, SR2, SR4, SR5, SR6, SR9 | Washington (5 miles) |
| South Shields | NE29, NE33, NE34 | Tynemouth (1 miles) |
| Washington | NE37, NE38 | Felling (4 miles) |
| Tynemouth | NE30 | South Shields (1 miles) |
| Wallsend | NE6, NE28 | Hebburn (1 miles) |
| Newburn | NE5, NE15, NE17, NE21, NE39, NE40 | Gosforth (5 miles) |
| Whitley Bay | NE25, NE26, NE27 | Tynemouth (2 miles) |
| Houghton-le-Spring | DH4, DH5 | Washington (5 miles) |
| Felling | NE8, NE9, NE10 | Newcastle upon Tyne (2 miles) |
| Jarrow | NE32, NE35, NE36 | Hebburn (1 miles) |
| Gosforth | NE3, NE7, NE12, NE13 | Newcastle upon Tyne (2 miles) |
| Hebburn | NE31 | Jarrow (1 miles) |
Block paving services in Tyne and Wear
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 Tyne and Wear
Wind-driven rain on the North East coast makes falls and a well-filled joint more important.
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 Tyne and Wear: questions
Is the survey in Tyne and Wear 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.
How much does a block paved driveway cost in Tyne and Wear?
Our guide for Tyne and Wear is £75–£125 per m² including VAT, so a 50 m² double drive is usually about £3,850–£6,300. Your fixed price follows the survey.
Can you match the blocks to my house in Tyne and Wear?
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 Tyne and Wear?
Our guide rates for the North East are about 10% below our UK baseline. A 60 m² concrete block drive works out at £4,600–£7,550 including VAT; the survey confirms the figure.
Which parts of Tyne and Wear do you cover?
All of it. Our largest town pages here are Newcastle upon Tyne, Sunderland and South Shields, and we cover postcode districts including DH4, DH5, NE1, NE2, NE3, NE4, NE5 and NE6.
