Block paved driveways Bury – Guide Prices & Survey

What to know before a block paved driveway in Bury

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

The North West is one of the wetter parts of England, so falls, channel drains and permeable options matter more than usual.

How much does a block paved driveway cost in Bury?

Guide price in Bury£85–£140 per m²Including VAT at 20%

Expect block paved driveways in Bury to come in at around £85–£140 per m², including VAT at 20%. As an example, a 50 m² double drive usually comes to between £4,250 and £7,000.

Item	Guide price inc VAT
Concrete block driveway, new sub-base	£85–£140 per m²
Breaking out an old surface	£10–£40 per m²
Edging or kerb, bedded and haunched	£20–£50 per metre
Typical channel drain run	£350–£1,000
Dropped kerb (vehicle crossover) construction	£1,000–£3,000

Guide figures for the North West, 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.

Sharp-sand laying course screeded to falls
Blocks laid in your chosen pattern, with a contrasting border if wanted
Survey, measurements and a written, itemised quote
Cuts at edges, around covers and against the house
Crushed-stone sub-base laid in layers and compacted

What we check on a Bury survey

Access for a mini-digger, skip or grab lorry
Where rain will go: falls, lawn, border, channel or soakaway
Levels against the damp-proof course (the finished paving must sit at least 150 mm below it)
Where an electric vehicle charger cable might run
Trees and roots near the drive

Do you need permission in Bury?

Bury 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.

From enquiry to finished paving

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.

How we work

Water planned first

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

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.

The dig and sub-base in writing

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

Block paved driveways in Bury: questions

Is the survey in Bury 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.

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

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.

Can you match the blocks to my house in Bury?

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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