How much does a cobble-effect block drive cost in Somerset?
Expect cobble-effect block drives in Somerset to come in at around £100–£160 per m², including VAT at 20%. As an example, a 50 m² drive usually comes to between £5,000 and £8,000.
| Item | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Tumbled or cobble-effect concrete block driveway | £100–£160 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 Somerset
We quote cobble-effect paving in every town across Somerset, 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.
Sloping plots are common in the South West, which affects edging, steps and where the water runs.
- Jointing sand and compaction
- Colour and size mix chosen on the survey
- Dig-out, sub-base and edging as for any block drive
- Edge cuts blended into curves and corners
- Mixed sizes laid to a planned random or coursed pattern
What the survey covers
- Ground conditions under the old surface and how deep the sub-base must be
- Trees and roots near the drive
- Block range, thickness, colour and pattern to suit the house
- The kerb: is it already dropped, and is it wide enough?
- Existing manhole and inspection covers, and whether to recess them
Rules for front drives in Somerset
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.
Cobble-effect paving in Somerset: questions
How much does a cobble-effect block drive cost in Somerset?
Our guide for Somerset is £100–£160 per m² including VAT, so a 50 m² drive is usually about £5,000–£8,000. Your fixed price follows the survey.
Do I need planning permission for a cobble-effect block drive in Somerset?
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.
Is the survey in Somerset 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 you cover Bath, Weston-super-Mare and Taunton?
Yes. We cover all of Somerset, including Bath, Weston-super-Mare and Taunton.
