Block paved driveways Fareham – Guide Prices & Survey

What to know before a block paved driveway in Fareham

In Fareham, many front gardens have already been paved once, so new paving often starts with breaking out the old surface.

Planning-sensitive towns and conservation areas are common in the South East, so we check the front-garden rules before quoting.

How much does a block paved driveway cost in Fareham?

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

Expect block paved driveways in Fareham to come in at around £90–£150 per m², including VAT at 20%. As an example, a 50 m² double drive usually comes to between £4,600 and £7,550.

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 is included?

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.

Crushed-stone sub-base laid in layers and compacted
Cuts at edges, around covers and against the house
Kiln-dried sand brushed in and the surface vibrated with a plate compactor
Survey, measurements and a written, itemised quote
Edge restraints or kerbs bedded and haunched in concrete

Before we price your block paved driveway

Edges against lawns, beds, walls and neighbours
Existing manhole and inspection covers, and whether to recess them
The kerb: is it already dropped, and is it wide enough?
Trees and roots near the drive
Levels against the damp-proof course (the finished paving must sit at least 150 mm below it)

Do you need permission in Fareham?

Fareham 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.

Why choose Block Paving Contractors

Honest timescales

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

The dig and sub-base in writing

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

Edges set in concrete

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

Water planned first

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

Block paved driveways in Fareham: 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.

Is the survey in Fareham 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 Fareham?

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.

Can you match the blocks to my house in Fareham?

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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