This calculator uses typical 2026 UK rates per square metre: gravel £20–£40, tarmac £45–£80, block paving £100–£150 and resin bound £90–£140, plus optional sub-base/drainage (£600–£1,500) and a dropped kerb (£800–£2,500). It’s a guide — your final price depends on access, ground conditions and finish. See our full driveway cost guide.

Remember: if you’re paving a front-garden area over 5m² with an impermeable surface that drains to the road, you’ll need planning permission — or use a permeable surface to avoid it.