How much does a clay paver drive cost in County Londonderry?
In Northern Ireland, a clay paver drive usually costs £110–£160 per m² including VAT. For a 40 m² drive, that is roughly £4,350–£6,450. Your exact price depends on what the survey or your photos show, and is fixed in writing before anything is booked.
| Item | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Clay paver driveway | £110–£160 per m² |
| Breaking out an old surface | £9.50–£40 per m² |
| Edging or kerb, bedded and haunched | £19–£50 per metre |
| Typical channel drain run | £330–£950 |
| Dropped kerb (vehicle crossover) construction | £950–£2,850 |
Guide figures for Northern Ireland, checked 9 November 2026.
Towns we cover in County Londonderry
We quote clay pavers in every town across County Londonderry, including:
What does a clay paver drive involve?
Clay pavers are laid on the same kind of compacted sub-base and sand bed as concrete blocks, but they vary slightly more in size and are harder to cut cleanly, so laying takes longer and the cost per square metre is higher. They are a natural match for Victorian, Edwardian and Arts and Crafts houses.
Dropped kerbs in Northern Ireland go through DfI Roads, so we build that timing into the plan for new drives.
- Advice on paver colour and size to suit the house
- Dig-out, edging and compacted sub-base
- Clay pavers laid in herringbone, basketweave or stretcher bond
- Jointing sand brushed in and the surface compacted with a protective pad
- Clean cuts with a wet saw where the pattern meets edges and covers
What the survey covers
- Where rain will go: falls, lawn, border, channel or soakaway
- Levels against the damp-proof course (the finished paving must sit at least 150 mm below it)
- Where an electric vehicle charger cable might run
- Existing manhole and inspection covers, and whether to recess them
- Steps, thresholds and door heights
Rules for front drives in County Londonderry
In Northern Ireland, a hard surface between the front of the house and the road that covers or replaces more than 5 m² must be porous or permeable, or drain to a permeable area within the property, to be permitted development.
Hard surfaces within the grounds of a listed building need listed building consent. Planning is handled by your district council, so check with its planning office if you are unsure.
Dropped kerbs in Northern Ireland are approved by DfI Roads (the Department for Infrastructure), not the council; check planning separately with the council.
General guidance, not legal advice. Your survey confirms what applies to your home. See the planning guide.
How it works
Send the basics
Postcode, what you need and a rough size. Photos help.
Survey
We measure, check levels, ground and drainage, and talk through blocks and patterns.
Written quote
An itemised quote with the specification, the price and the start date.
The work
Our paving team builds it to the agreed specification and leaves the site swept.
Clay pavers in County Londonderry: questions
Do I need planning permission for a clay paver drive in County Londonderry?
In Northern Ireland, front paving over 5 m² must be porous or drain within your boundary to be permitted development. Ask us on the survey if you are unsure.
Do you cover Londonderry, Coleraine and Limavady?
Yes. We cover all of County Londonderry, including Londonderry, Coleraine and Limavady.
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.
Can you match the blocks to my house in County Londonderry?
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.
