Your complete guide to driveway costs for every type of surface

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How much does a new driveway cost? As the gateway to your home, a driveway is not just a functional necessity but a statement piece for your property's kerb appeal. For homeowners embarking on the journey of driveway installation or renovation, the burning question often revolves around price.

However, it's important to be able to get an estimate on the potential costs of your project, after all, you might have the most exciting driveway ideas for your property, but if they go beyond your budget, then you may have to re-consider. 

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Driveway material costs*
TypeAverage Material Cost
Gravel£15/m2
Concrete£50/m2
Stamped concrete£85/m2
Resin£75/m2
Tarmac£55/m2
Block paving (concrete)£25/m2
Block paving (clay)£85/m2
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tim phillips
Tim Phillips

Tim Phillips is an experienced senior quantity surveyor and estimator and has worked in the construction industry for over 35 years. He has worked on many varied projects in this time, for corporates, public bodies and private residential clients, managing multi-million budgets. 

For the past 13 years, Tim has worked on a freelance basis, whilst managing his rental property portfolio. He has extensive experience of undertaking his own full-scale house renovations. He is also a speaker and expert at the Homebuilding & Renovating Shows.

Tim Phillips is an experienced senior quantity surveyor and estimator and has worked in the construction industry for over 35 years. He has worked on many varied projects in this time, for corporates, public bodies and private residential clients, managing multi-million budgets. 

For the past 13 years, Tim has worked on a freelance basis, whilst managing his rental property portfolio. He has extensive experience of undertaking his own full-scale house renovations. He is also a speaker and expert at the Homebuilding & Renovating Shows.