Block paved driveways Egham – Guide Prices & Survey

Block paving driveways in Egham: the local picture

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

Chalk, clay and sandy ground all occur across the South East, so the dig and sub-base depth are set on the survey rather than assumed.

How much does a block paved driveway cost in Egham?

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

Most block paved driveway quotes in the South East fall within £90–£150 per m² including VAT. A 50 m² double drive would usually be about £4,600–£7,550, with any extras listed separately on your quote.

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 you get with our block paved driveways service

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.

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

What we check on an Egham survey

Edges against lawns, beds, walls and neighbours
Access for a mini-digger, skip or grab lorry
Where an electric vehicle charger cable might run
Existing manhole and inspection covers, and whether to recess them
Steps, thresholds and door heights

Do you need permission in Egham?

Egham 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.

What happens next

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

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.

Honest timescales

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

Block paved driveways in Egham: questions

Is the survey in Egham 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.

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 Egham?

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.

Do you cover Staines-upon-Thames, Ashford, Surrey and Sunbury-on-Thames?

Yes. We cover Egham and the places around it, including Staines-upon-Thames, Ashford, Surrey and Sunbury-on-Thames, and the rest of Surrey.

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