Cost guide
How much does block paving cost?
£4,500 to £6,000 covers a 60 square metre concrete block driveway in 2026, with £50 to £120 per square metre spanning the material choices. London and the South East reach £5,500 to £7,500 at that size, against £4,500 to £6,200 across the North and Scotland.
Typical prices
Ranges, not quotes. A quote depends on your garden.
| Work | Typical UK price |
|---|---|
| Concrete blocks, per square metre supplied | £19 to £48 |
| Permeable blocks, per square metre supplied | £60 to £90 |
| 30 square metre driveway, concrete blocks | £2,500 to £3,500 |
| 60 square metre driveway, concrete blocks | £4,500 to £6,000 |
| 90 square metre driveway, brick pavers | £7,500 to £9,500 |
| Pressure wash and re-sand existing paving | £150 to £300 |
Edging and the second sand pass are two items to confirm in any quotation. Paving without haunched kerbs spreads at the perimeter, and joints left half full let blocks rock within two years.
What moves the price
- Block type, £19 per square metre for concrete against £110 for composite.
- Excavation, £8 to £12 per square metre before the spoil is carted off.
- Sub-base tonnage, with Type 1 stone at £50 to £80 per tonne.
- Edging runs, £5 to £10 per linear metre around every perimeter and island.
- Laying pattern, because 45 degree herringbone generates far more cut blocks than stretcher bond.
Who quotes for it
332 of the 4,012 gardeners listed on this site take on block paving.
Where most of them are: Liverpool (13), Chelmsford (11), Leicester (9), Stoke-on-Trent (8), Nottingham (8).
Questions about block paving
Does block paving need sealing?
No, though sealing slows weed growth and helps against oil staining. Sealer kits cost £15 to £45 and get reapplied every three to five years. Pressure washing at £150 to £300 strips jointing sand out, so the joints need refilling afterwards either way.
Do I need permission for a block paved front driveway?
In England, permeable blocks of any size need none. Standard impermeable blocks over five square metres between house and road do need permission, unless run-off reaches a lawn, border or soakaway. Scotland has no five square metre threshold: any hard surface between house and road must be porous or drain to a porous area.