How much does a cobble-effect block drive cost in County Londonderry?
In Northern Ireland, a cobble-effect block drive usually costs £95–£150 per m² including VAT. For a 50 m² drive, that is roughly £4,750–£7,600. 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 |
|---|---|
| Tumbled or cobble-effect concrete block driveway | £95–£150 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 cobble-effect paving in every town across County Londonderry, including:
What is included?
Tumbled block paving is concrete block that has been rumbled or treated after making so the edges are rounded and the faces look worn. Cobble-effect ranges add three or more block sizes laid in a random or coursed pattern, which gives the look of old setts without their cost or rough surface.
Dropped kerbs in Northern Ireland go through DfI Roads, so we build that timing into the plan for new drives.
- Mixed sizes laid to a planned random or coursed pattern
- Dig-out, sub-base and edging as for any block drive
- Jointing sand and compaction
- Colour and size mix chosen on the survey
- Edge cuts blended into curves and corners
What the survey covers
- Whether front-garden planning rules apply
- The kerb: is it already dropped, and is it wide enough?
- Ground conditions under the old surface and how deep the sub-base must be
- Where rain will go: falls, lawn, border, channel or soakaway
- Edges against lawns, beds, walls and neighbours
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
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.
Cobble-effect paving in County Londonderry: questions
How much does a cobble-effect block drive cost in County Londonderry?
Our guide for County Londonderry is £95–£150 per m² including VAT, so a 50 m² drive is usually about £4,750–£7,600. Your fixed price follows the survey.
Is the survey in County Londonderry 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 cobble-effect block 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.
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.
