Prices
Block paving prices
Guide prices for every block paving job we quote, including VAT, with whole-drive examples and regional differences.
Last updated 9 November 2026
All prices include VAT at 20% and are UK guide figures for supply and lay with normal access, checked on 9 November 2026. London is about 20% higher, the South East about 8% higher, the East about 5% higher, Wales about 7% lower, Northern Ireland about 5% lower, and Yorkshire and the North East about 10% lower. Your written quote after the survey is the price you pay.
New block paved drives
| Item | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Concrete block driveway, new sub-base | £85–£140 per m² |
| Tumbled or cobble-effect concrete block driveway | £100–£160 per m² |
| Permeable block paving driveway | £105–£170 per m² |
| Clay paver driveway | £115–£170 per m² |
| Driveway extension in block paving | £90–£150 per m² |
| Replace tarmac or concrete with block (incl. break-out) | £95–£180 per m² |
| Block laid on a sound existing base | £60–£85 per m² |
| Granite setts (for comparison) | £140–£250 per m² |
Patios and paths
| Item | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Block paved patio (concrete block) | £80–£140 per m² |
| Block paved patio (clay pavers) | £120–£170 per m² |
| Block paved path or side passage | £90–£160 per m² |
| Step with block or brick riser and paved tread | £180–£350 per step |
Groundworks and extras
| Item | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Breaking out an old surface | £10–£40 per m² |
| Excavation and muck-away | £10–£40 per m² |
| MOT Type 1 sub-base, 150 mm, compacted | £12–£35 per m² |
| Skip or grab lorry | £230–£450 per load |
| Edging or kerb, bedded and haunched | £20–£50 per metre |
| Channel drain, installed | £60–£120 per metre |
| Typical channel drain run | £350–£1,000 |
| Soakaway | £900–£2,000 |
| Recessed manhole cover fitted (per cover) | £250–£650 |
| Dropped kerb (vehicle crossover) construction | £1,000–£3,000 |
| Highway authority dropped kerb application fee | £55–£500 |
Repairs
| Item | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Small repair (a few blocks or a short trench) | £200–£650 |
| Sunken or rutted patch repaired | £300–£1,200 |
| Lift and re-lay on a sound base | £35–£80 per m² |
| Lift and re-lay with sub-base rebuilt | £60–£110 per m² |
Cleaning and care
| Item | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Jet wash clean with a rotary cleaner | £2.50–£5 per m² |
| Clean and re-sand | £5–£10 per m² |
| Clean, re-sand and seal | £8–£20 per m² |
| Re-sanding / re-jointing (standalone) | £3–£10 per m² |
| Re-sanding after a clean | £1–£3 per m² |
| Stabilised or polymeric jointing | £10–£20 per m² |
| Sealing only | £5–£15 per m² |
What does a whole drive cost?
| Size | Typical total inc VAT |
|---|---|
| 20 m² concrete block drive | £1,950–£3,200 |
| 30 m² concrete block drive | £2,550–£4,200 |
| 50 m² concrete block drive | £4,250–£7,000 |
| 80 m² concrete block drive | £6,800–£11,200 |
| 100 m² concrete block drive | £8,100–£13,300 |
Drives under 25 m² cost about 15% more per square metre, because set-up, plant and waste costs do not shrink with the area; drives over 80 m² cost a little less per square metre.
Regional guide prices for a concrete block drive
| Region | Per m² inc VAT |
|---|---|
| London | £100–£170 per m² |
| South East | £90–£150 per m² |
| East of England | £90–£145 per m² |
| South West | £85–£140 per m² |
| West Midlands | £85–£140 per m² |
| East Midlands | £85–£140 per m² |
| North West | £85–£140 per m² |
| Yorkshire and the Humber | £75–£125 per m² |
| North East | £75–£125 per m² |
| Wales | £80–£130 per m² |
| Scotland | £85–£140 per m² |
| Northern Ireland | £80–£135 per m² |
Where do these prices come from?
They are our own guide ranges, set from published 2026 UK cost guides and price surveys (including Job Prices, Costwise, Less.co.uk, BestBuilders, MyJobQuote, Checkatrade, Planwatch and drainage specialists), adjusted to include VAT where a source quoted prices before VAT. They are not a quote. Dropped kerb fees are set by each highway authority.
How much does block paving cost per m²?
A concrete block drive with dig-out and a new sub-base typically costs £85–£140 per m² including VAT in the UK.
How much is a 50 m² block paved drive?
Usually about £4,250–£7,000 including VAT, more in London and the South East.
How much does it cost to re-lay block paving?
£35–£80 per m² where the base is sound, £60–£110 per m² where the sub-base has to be rebuilt.
