Block Paving Driveway Cost UK 2026

A block paving driveway in 2026 costs £90–£130/m² installed — meaning £2,700–£5,500 for a typical 30 m² UK driveway. Premium ranges with bespoke patterns add 20–40 %.

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Typical UK price range: £2,700–£9,000. Typical time: 3–5 days.

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Driveway material Block paving Tarmac Resin-bound Gravel Concrete

Driveway area (m²)

Region London South East South West Midlands North of England Scotland Wales Northern Ireland

Specification level Basic / standard Mid-range Premium / high-end

Extras

Dropped kerb £800–£2,000 New drainage £400–£1,200 Remove old drive £400–£1,500 Driveway lighting £300–£1,200 Decorative edging £200–£800

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Key points

• £90–£130/m² standard ranges (Bradstone, Marshalls)
• Permeable block paving avoids planning permission
• 20–30 year lifespan with re-sanding
• Top-resealing every 2–3 years prevents weeds

Cost breakdown

Item	Low	High
Strip + excavate	£300	£800
Type 1 sub-base	£500	£1,200
Block paving (materials)	£900	£2,500
Labour	£900	£2,500
Edging + drainage	£300	£900

Cost by UK region

Region	Typical cost
London	£7,897
South East	£7,312
South West	£6,435
Midlands	£5,850
North England	£5,265
Scotland	£5,557
Wales	£5,265

How to save money

• Choose permeable blocks — no planning permission needed
• Order 5–10 % spare for future repairs (colours change between batches)
• Specify polymeric jointing sand — resists weeds and ants

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FAQs

How long does block paving last?

20–30 years with normal use, re-sanding every 5–10 years, and re-sealing every 2–3 years.

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