Block paved driveways Wickford – Guide Prices & Survey

Block paving driveways in Wickford: the local picture

Wickford is a sizeable town with a mix of semis, terraces and newer estates, and many drives here were first laid decades ago.

Flat ground across much of the East means falls have to be built in carefully so water does not sit on the drive.

How much does a block paved driveway cost in Wickford?

Guide price in Wickford£90–£145 per m²Including VAT at 20%

Guide price in Wickford: £90–£145 per m² including VAT, which puts a 50 m² double drive at about £4,450–£7,350. These are East of England guide figures; the survey confirms the real price before you commit.

Item	Guide price inc VAT
Concrete block driveway, new sub-base	£90–£145 per m²
Breaking out an old surface	£11–£40 per m²
Edging or kerb, bedded and haunched	£20–£55 per metre
Typical channel drain run	£370–£1,050
Dropped kerb (vehicle crossover) construction	£1,050–£3,150

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

What does a block paved driveway involve?

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.

Survey, measurements and a written, itemised quote
Edge restraints or kerbs bedded and haunched in concrete
Removal of the old surface and soil to the agreed depth, with waste taken away
Kiln-dried sand brushed in and the surface vibrated with a plate compactor
Cuts at edges, around covers and against the house

What the survey covers

Existing manhole and inspection covers, and whether to recess them
Block range, thickness, colour and pattern to suit the house
Whether front-garden planning rules apply
Trees and roots near the drive
Levels against the damp-proof course (the finished paving must sit at least 150 mm below it)

Rules for front drives in Wickford

Wickford 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.

What happens next

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

The dig and sub-base in writing

Your quote states the depth of dig, the sub-base thickness and how it is compacted.

Itemised quotes

Break-out, waste, edging, drainage and covers are separate lines you can see.

Repair before replace

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

Water planned first

Falls, channels and soakaways are designed before the pattern is chosen.

Block paved driveways in Wickford: questions

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.

Do you cover Pitsea, Rayleigh and Basildon?

Yes. We cover Wickford and the places around it, including Pitsea, Rayleigh and Basildon, and the rest of Essex.

Is the survey in Wickford 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.

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