Block paving prices in West Midlands
Guide rates for the West Midlands, including VAT at 20%. Prices here are in line with our UK baseline.
| Service | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Block paving driveways | £85–£140 per m² |
| Permeable block paving | £105–£170 per m² |
| Block paved patios | £80–£140 per m² |
| Edging, kerbs, borders and steps | £20–£50 per metre |
| Recessed manhole covers | £250–£650 |
| Block paving repairs | £200–£650 |
| Block paving cleaning | £2.50–£5 per m² |
Checked 9 November 2026. Full price list.
What typical jobs cost in West Midlands
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, 40 m² | £3,400–£5,600 |
| Permeable block drive, 40 m² | £4,200–£6,800 |
| Block paved patio, 18 m² | £1,650–£2,900 |
| Lift and re-lay a sunken patch, 10 m² | £450–£800 |
| Clean, re-sand and seal, 35 m² | £280–£700 |
Examples include VAT. Drives include dig-out, sub-base, edging and jointing; a dropped kerb is extra.
Towns and postcodes we cover in West Midlands
24 towns in West Midlands 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Birmingham | B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B18 | Aston (1 miles) |
| Coventry | CV1, CV2, CV3, CV4, CV5, CV6 | Solihull (11 miles) |
| Wolverhampton | WV1, WV2, WV3, WV4, WV6, WV9 | Wednesfield (2 miles) |
| Dudley | B65, DY1, DY2 | Brierley Hill (2 miles) |
| Walsall | WS1, WS2, WS5 | Bloxwich (2 miles) |
| Solihull | B40, B91, B92, B93 | Shirley (2 miles) |
| Sutton Coldfield | B72, B73, B74, B75, B76 | Washwood Heath (5 miles) |
| West Bromwich | B43, B69, B70, B71 | Smethwick (2 miles) |
| Halesowen | B62, B63, B64 | Bartley Green (2 miles) |
| Stourbridge | DY8, DY9 | Brierley Hill (2 miles) |
| Smethwick | B17, B21, B66, B67, B68 | West Bromwich (2 miles) |
| Willenhall | WV12, WV13 | Wednesfield (1 miles) |
| Tipton | DY3, DY4, WV14 | Dudley (2 miles) |
| Bloxwich | WS3 | Walsall (2 miles) |
| Wednesfield | WV10, WV11 | Willenhall (1 miles) |
| Washwood Heath | B8, B9, B24, B34, B35, B36 | Aston (2 miles) |
| Aston | B6, B7, B19, B20, B42, B44 | Birmingham (1 miles) |
| Shirley | B14, B28, B90 | Solihull (2 miles) |
| Brierley Hill | DY5 | Stourbridge (2 miles) |
| Aldridge | WS4, WS8, WS9 | Walsall (3 miles) |
| Acocks Green | B10, B11, B13, B25, B26, B27 | Shirley (3 miles) |
| Bartley Green | B29, B30, B31, B32, B38, B45 | Halesowen (2 miles) |
| Wednesbury | WS10 | Tipton (2 miles) |
| Kingswinford | DY6 | Brierley Hill (2 miles) |
Block paving services in West Midlands
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 Midlands
Inter-war semis with narrow front gardens are common in the West Midlands, so front garden conversions and drive widenings are often the practical choice.
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 West Midlands: questions
Do I need planning permission for a block paved driveway in West Midlands?
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 long does a block paved driveway take to build?
Most homes take between three and seven working days, depending on size, the dig and the drainage. Your quote gives the expected duration.
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 Midlands?
Our guide rates for the West Midlands are in line with our UK baseline. A 40 m² concrete block drive works out at £3,400–£5,600 including VAT; the survey confirms the figure.
Which parts of West Midlands do you cover?
All of it. Our largest town pages here are Birmingham, Coventry and Wolverhampton, and we cover postcode districts including B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B6, B7 and B8.
