Block paved driveways Welling – Guide Prices & Survey

Block paving driveways in Welling: the local picture

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

Front gardens in much of London are short, so parking depth and the dropped kerb usually decide whether a drive is possible.

How much does a block paved driveway cost in Welling?

Guide price in Welling£100–£170 per m²Including VAT at 20%

Expect block paved driveways in Welling to come in at around £100–£170 per m², including VAT at 20%. As an example, a 50 m² double drive usually comes to between £5,100 and £8,400.

Item	Guide price inc VAT
Concrete block driveway, new sub-base	£100–£170 per m²
Breaking out an old surface	£12–£50 per m²
Edging or kerb, bedded and haunched	£25–£60 per metre
Typical channel drain run	£420–£1,200
Dropped kerb (vehicle crossover) construction	£1,200–£3,600

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

What does a block paved driveway involve?

A block paved driveway is a surface of small concrete or clay blocks laid tightly on a bed of sharp sand, held in by a fixed edge and locked together with kiln-dried jointing sand. Laid on a properly dug and compacted sub-base, it carries cars for decades, and a single damaged block can be lifted and replaced without breaking the surface.

Removal of the old surface and soil to the agreed depth, with waste taken away
Sharp-sand laying course screeded to falls
Kiln-dried sand brushed in and the surface vibrated with a plate compactor
Edge restraints or kerbs bedded and haunched in concrete
Blocks laid in your chosen pattern, with a contrasting border if wanted

Before we price your block paved driveway

Edges against lawns, beds, walls and neighbours
Whether front-garden planning rules apply
Where rain will go: falls, lawn, border, channel or soakaway
The kerb: is it already dropped, and is it wide enough?
Access for a mini-digger, skip or grab lorry

Rules for front drives in Welling

Welling 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

Tell us about the job
Use the form, the quote tool, WhatsApp or a call.
We take a look
A survey visit, or photos for smaller repair and cleaning jobs.
Price in writing
Every line itemised, including the dig, edging and drainage.
Booked and built
Agreed start date, then the work, the final clean-down and the joint top-up.

What you can expect from us

Itemised quotes

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

Clean finish

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

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.

Edges set in concrete

Every edge restraint is bedded and haunched, so the paving cannot creep.

Block paved driveways in Welling: questions

Do I need planning permission for a block paved driveway in Welling?

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.

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 the survey in Welling 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.

Can you match the blocks to my house in Welling?

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.

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