Block paved driveways Eccles – Guide Prices & Survey

Block paving driveways in Eccles: the local picture

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

Terraced streets across the North West often have very short frontages, so we check parking depth before quoting a conversion.

How much does a block paved driveway cost in Eccles?

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

Guide price in Eccles: £85–£140 per m² including VAT, which puts a 50 m² double drive at about £4,250–£7,000. These are North West guide figures; the survey confirms the real price before you commit.

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 is included?

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.

Cuts at edges, around covers and against the house
Crushed-stone sub-base laid in layers and compacted
Removal of the old surface and soil to the agreed depth, with waste taken away
Blocks laid in your chosen pattern, with a contrasting border if wanted
Kiln-dried sand brushed in and the surface vibrated with a plate compactor

Before we price your block paved driveway

Block range, thickness, colour and pattern to suit the house
Edges against lawns, beds, walls and neighbours
Where rain will go: falls, lawn, border, channel or soakaway
Steps, thresholds and door heights
Where an electric vehicle charger cable might run

Planning and kerb rules in Eccles

Eccles 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.

What you can expect from us

Water planned first

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

Repair before replace

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

Edges set in concrete

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

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.

Block paved driveways in Eccles: questions

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.

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

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.

Is the survey in Eccles 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.

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