How much does a clay paver drive cost in Wiltshire?
In the South West, a clay paver drive usually costs £115–£170 per m² including VAT. For a 40 m² drive, that is roughly £4,600–£6,800. 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 | £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 South West, checked 9 November 2026.
Towns we cover in Wiltshire
We quote clay pavers in every town across Wiltshire, including:
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.
Sloping plots are common in the South West, which affects edging, steps and where the water runs.
- Dig-out, edging and compacted sub-base
- Jointing sand brushed in and the surface compacted with a protective pad
- Advice on paver colour and size to suit the house
- Clean cuts with a wet saw where the pattern meets edges and covers
- Clay pavers laid in herringbone, basketweave or stretcher bond
What the survey covers
- Steps, thresholds and door heights
- Whether front-garden planning rules apply
- The kerb: is it already dropped, and is it wide enough?
- Edges against lawns, beds, walls and neighbours
- Access for a mini-digger, skip or grab lorry
Rules for front drives in Wiltshire
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
Quick details
Your postcode and the job. It takes a minute.
On-site check
Measurements, levels against the damp-proof course, ground and drainage.
Itemised quote
Fixed once the specification is agreed, with no vague extras.
Laid and finished
Compacted, jointed and handed back clean.
Clay pavers in Wiltshire: questions
Is the survey in Wiltshire 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.
Do I need planning permission for a clay paver drive in Wiltshire?
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 Swindon, Salisbury and Trowbridge?
Yes. We cover all of Wiltshire, including Swindon, Salisbury and Trowbridge.
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.
