How much does a cobble-effect block drive cost in County Tyrone?
For County Tyrone, our guide is £95–£150 per m² including VAT, so a 50 m² drive is likely to be £4,750–£7,600. Smaller jobs cost more per square metre because set-up and waste costs do not shrink with the area.
| 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 Tyrone
We quote cobble-effect paving in every town across County Tyrone, including:
What does a cobble-effect block drive involve?
The softer look suits cottages, barn conversions and curved drives, where the rounded edges hide the many cuts a curve needs. Because the blocks come in several sizes, they take longer to lay than standard blocks, and that shows in the price per square metre.
Wet winters in Northern Ireland make falls, edge restraints and full joints especially important.
- Colour and size mix chosen on the survey
- Dig-out, sub-base and edging as for any block drive
- Jointing sand and compaction
- Edge cuts blended into curves and corners
- Mixed sizes laid to a planned random or coursed pattern
What the survey covers
- Access for a mini-digger, skip or grab lorry
- Ground conditions under the old surface and how deep the sub-base must be
- Steps, thresholds and door heights
- Edges against lawns, beds, walls and neighbours
- Trees and roots near the drive
Rules for front drives in County Tyrone
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 Tyrone: questions
How much does a cobble-effect block drive cost in County Tyrone?
Our guide for County Tyrone 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.
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 I need planning permission for a cobble-effect block drive in County Tyrone?
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 Tyrone?
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.
