Block paved driveways Warwick – Guide Prices & Survey

Block paving driveways in Warwick: the local picture

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

Clay ground is widespread in the West Midlands, so the sub-base depth and drainage are checked on every survey.

How much does a block paved driveway cost in Warwick?

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

Guide price in Warwick: £85–£140 per m² including VAT, which puts a 50 m² double drive at about £4,250–£7,000. These are West Midlands 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 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.

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
Kiln-dried sand brushed in and the surface vibrated with a plate compactor
Crushed-stone sub-base laid in layers and compacted

What we check on a Warwick survey

Ground conditions under the old surface and how deep the sub-base must be
Where rain will go: falls, lawn, border, channel or soakaway
Existing manhole and inspection covers, and whether to recess them
Edges against lawns, beds, walls and neighbours
The kerb: is it already dropped, and is it wide enough?

Planning and kerb rules in Warwick

Warwick 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.

How we work

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.

Itemised quotes

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

Repair before replace

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

Honest timescales

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

Block paved driveways in Warwick: 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.

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

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.

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 Warwick 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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