How much does a clay paver drive cost in Greater Manchester?
For Greater Manchester, our guide is £115–£170 per m² including VAT, so a 40 m² drive is likely to be £4,600–£6,800. Smaller jobs cost more per square metre because set-up and waste costs do not shrink with the area.
| Item | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Clay paver driveway | £115–£170 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 North West, checked 9 November 2026.
Towns we cover in Greater Manchester
We quote clay pavers in every town across Greater Manchester, including:
- Manchester
- Oldham
- Wigan
- Bolton
- Stockport
- Salford
- Rochdale
- Sale
- Bury
- Altrincham
- Middleton
- Ashton-under-Lyne
- Leigh
- Stretford
- Urmston
- Eccles
- Tyldesley
- Hyde
- Walkden
- Prestwich
- Radcliffe
- Cheadle Hulme
- Heywood
- Denton
- Stalybridge
- Ashton in Makerfield
- Westhoughton
- Farnworth
- Saddleworth
- Hindley
- Droylsden
- Whitefield
- Swinton
- Royton
- Atherton
- Old Trafford
- Failsworth
- Hazel Grove
What is included?
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.
Terraced streets across the North West often have very short frontages, so we check parking depth before quoting a conversion.
- Advice on paver colour and size to suit the house
- Clay pavers laid in herringbone, basketweave or stretcher bond
- Clean cuts with a wet saw where the pattern meets edges and covers
- Jointing sand brushed in and the surface compacted with a protective pad
- Dig-out, edging and compacted sub-base
What the survey covers
- Where an electric vehicle charger cable might run
- Steps, thresholds and door heights
- Block range, thickness, colour and pattern to suit the house
- Levels against the damp-proof course (the finished paving must sit at least 150 mm below it)
- Access for a mini-digger, skip or grab lorry
Rules for front drives in Greater Manchester
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.
Clay pavers in Greater Manchester: questions
Is the survey in Greater Manchester 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 you cover Manchester, Oldham and Wigan?
Yes. We cover all of Greater Manchester, including Manchester, Oldham and Wigan.
How much does a clay paver drive cost in Greater Manchester?
Our guide for Greater Manchester is £115–£170 per m² including VAT, so a 40 m² drive is usually about £4,600–£6,800. Your fixed price follows the survey.
