Block paving prices in West 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 |
| Tumbled and cobble-effect block paving | £95–£150 per m² |
| Block paved patios | £75–£130 per m² |
| Edging, kerbs, borders and steps | £19–£45 per metre |
| Block paving repairs | £185–£600 |
| Block paving cleaning | £2.50–£4.50 per m² |
Checked 9 November 2026. Full price list.
What typical jobs cost in West 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, 70 m² | £5,550–£9,100 |
| Permeable block drive, 70 m² | £6,850–£11,050 |
| Block paved patio, 18 m² | £1,550–£2,700 |
| Lift and re-lay a sunken patch, 10 m² | £420–£740 |
| 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 West Glamorgan
6 towns in West 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Swansea | SA1, SA2, SA3, SA5 | Clydach (5 miles) |
| Neath | SA10, SA11 | Briton Ferry (2 miles) |
| Briton Ferry | SA12, SA13 | Neath (2 miles) |
| Gorseinon | SA4 | Pontarddulais (3 miles) |
| Clydach | SA6, SA7, SA8 | Neath (4 miles) |
| Pontarddulais | SA4, SA5 | Gorseinon (3 miles) |
Block paving services in West 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 West Glamorgan
Hilly streets in much of Wales mean many drives slope, which shapes the falls, the edging and the water route.
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 West Glamorgan: questions
Can you match the blocks to my house in West 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.
How much does a block paved driveway cost in West Glamorgan?
Our guide for West 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.
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.
Is block paving more expensive in West Glamorgan?
Our guide rates for Wales are about 7% below our UK baseline. A 70 m² concrete block drive works out at £5,550–£9,100 including VAT; the survey confirms the figure.
Which parts of West Glamorgan do you cover?
All of it. Our largest town pages here are Swansea, Neath and Briton Ferry, and we cover postcode districts including SA1, SA2, SA3, SA4, SA5, SA6, SA7 and SA8.
