Block paved driveways Hailsham – Guide Prices & Survey

What to know before a block paved driveway in Hailsham

In and around Hailsham, village-style frontages sit alongside newer cul-de-sacs, so the right block often depends on the age of the house.

Chalk, clay and sandy ground all occur across the South East, so the dig and sub-base depth are set on the survey rather than assumed.

How much does a block paved driveway cost in Hailsham?

Guide price in Hailsham£90–£150 per m²Including VAT at 20%

In the South East, a block paved driveway usually costs £90–£150 per m² including VAT. For a 50 m² double drive, that is roughly £4,600–£7,550. Your exact price depends on what the survey or your photos show, and is fixed in writing before anything is booked.

Item	Guide price inc VAT
Concrete block driveway, new sub-base	£90–£150 per m²
Breaking out an old surface	£11–£45 per m²
Edging or kerb, bedded and haunched	£20–£55 per metre
Typical channel drain run	£380–£1,100
Dropped kerb (vehicle crossover) construction	£1,100–£3,250

Guide figures for the South East, checked 9 November 2026. See all prices or use the guide price tool.

What you get with our block paved driveways service

We build block drives for homeowners from scratch: digging out the old surface, setting edge restraints in concrete, building and compacting the sub-base, screeding the laying course, laying the pattern, cutting in the edges and vibrating the blocks into the sand. Every quote states the depth of dig, the sub-base thickness, the edging, the falls and where the water goes.

Crushed-stone sub-base laid in layers and compacted
Kiln-dried sand brushed in and the surface vibrated with a plate compactor
Cuts at edges, around covers and against the house
Sharp-sand laying course screeded to falls
Removal of the old surface and soil to the agreed depth, with waste taken away

What we check on a Hailsham survey

Where an electric vehicle charger cable might run
Whether front-garden planning rules apply
Where rain will go: falls, lawn, border, channel or soakaway
Trees and roots near the drive
Ground conditions under the old surface and how deep the sub-base must be

Planning and kerb rules in Hailsham

Hailsham is in England, so these rules apply:

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

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.

How we work

One point of contact

You deal with one team from survey to sign-off, with work carried out by paving teams working under S&K.

Clean finish

The site is swept, the joints are filled and you are shown how to look after the paving.

Repair before replace

If your drive can be fixed or re-laid, we will say so.

Honest timescales

We tell you how long the job takes and what can delay it, such as approvals and weather.

Block paved driveways in Hailsham: questions

Is the survey in Hailsham 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.

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.

Can you match the blocks to my house in Hailsham?

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.

Block paved driveways near Hailsham

Nearby towns we cover for block paved driveways, and block paved driveways across East Sussex:

Other block paving services in Hailsham

Or see all block paving services in Hailsham.

Block paving driveways in Hailsham