Block paved driveways Rugeley – Guide Prices & Survey

What to know before a block paved driveway in Rugeley

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

Inter-war semis with narrow front gardens are common in the West Midlands, so front garden conversions and drive widenings are often the practical choice.

How much does a block paved driveway cost in Rugeley?

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

Expect block paved driveways in Rugeley 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 West Midlands, 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
Sharp-sand laying course screeded to falls
Edge restraints or kerbs bedded and haunched in concrete
Crushed-stone sub-base laid in layers and compacted
Survey, measurements and a written, itemised quote

What we check on a Rugeley survey

Whether front-garden planning rules apply
The kerb: is it already dropped, and is it wide enough?
Ground conditions under the old surface and how deep the sub-base must be
Existing manhole and inspection covers, and whether to recess them
Trees and roots near the drive

Planning and kerb rules in Rugeley

Rugeley 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.

How we work

Itemised quotes

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

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.

Repair before replace

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

Clean finish

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

Block paved driveways in Rugeley: questions

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

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.

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 Rugeley 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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