How much does a clay paver drive cost in Kent?
Guide price in Kent: £125–£185 per m² including VAT, which puts a 40 m² drive at about £4,950–£7,350. These are South East guide figures; the survey confirms the real price before you commit.
| Item | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Clay paver driveway | £125–£185 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.
Towns we cover in Kent
We quote clay pavers in every town across Kent, including:
- Maidstone
- Gillingham
- Tunbridge Wells
- Folkestone
- Margate
- Ashford, Kent
- Canterbury
- Sittingbourne
- Gravesend
- Dartford
- Ramsgate
- Dover
- Tonbridge
- Strood
- Whitstable
- Deal
- Sevenoaks
- Rochester
- Herne Bay
- Broadstairs
- Faversham
- Swanley
What is included?
Clay block paving uses pavers made from fired clay rather than concrete. The colour runs right through the paver and does not fade, so a clay drive looks much the same after twenty years as it did when it was laid, and it weathers in the way a brick wall does.
Planning-sensitive towns and conservation areas are common in the South East, so we check the front-garden rules before quoting.
- Clay pavers laid in herringbone, basketweave or stretcher bond
- Jointing sand brushed in and the surface compacted with a protective pad
- Dig-out, edging and compacted sub-base
- Advice on paver colour and size to suit the house
- Clean cuts with a wet saw where the pattern meets edges and covers
What the survey covers
- Access for a mini-digger, skip or grab lorry
- Block range, thickness, colour and pattern to suit the house
- Whether front-garden planning rules apply
- Where rain will go: falls, lawn, border, channel or soakaway
- Ground conditions under the old surface and how deep the sub-base must be
Rules for front drives in Kent
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 Kent: questions
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 Kent?
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.
Do you cover Maidstone, Gillingham and Tunbridge Wells?
Yes. We cover all of Kent, including Maidstone, Gillingham and Tunbridge Wells.
Is the survey in Kent 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.
