Driveway Costs Cardiff and Free Quote Calculator
An honest guide to what a new driveway costs in Cardiff and South Wales. Every job is different, so the figures below are typical guide prices. For an exact price, book a free, no-obligation site visit.
Driveway cost calculator for Cardiff
Choose your surface and size for a rough idea of cost. For an exact, written price, book a free, no-obligation site visit.
Guide range for block paving, 28 m², including proper groundwork and a sub-base.
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Typical driveway prices in Cardiff
Block paving driveway
Best for kerb appealTypical for a standard car driveway. Final cost depends on size, the blocks you choose and groundwork.
Get a block paving quoteResin bound driveway
Best for low maintenanceA smooth, modern, permeable finish. Price varies with aggregate choice and the condition of the base.
Get a resin quoteTarmac driveway
Best for larger drivewaysQuick to lay and very hard-wearing. A cost-effective choice for larger driveways.
Get a tarmac quoteConcrete driveway
Best for durabilityStrong and low maintenance, with pattern-imprinted and colour options available.
Get a concrete quoteGravel driveway
Best for tight budgetsBudget-friendly, usually laid over a membrane with edging to keep it neat.
Get a gravel quoteGuide prices only. Every job is different, so we always give you an exact, written quote after a free site visit.
What affects driveway costs in Cardiff
Cheap driveway quotes often miss the groundwork, sub-base and drainage. That is where most future problems start. Our quotes always include proper preparation so your driveway lasts.
How much does a driveway cost in Cardiff?
The honest answer is that it depends. The biggest factors are the size of the area, the material you choose, how much groundwork and excavation is needed, drainage requirements, and the finish and detailing you want. The guide prices above give you a realistic starting point, and we always give you a clear, itemised quote before any work begins.
How much does block paving cost in Cardiff?
As a rough 2026 guide, block paving runs around £80 to £120 per square metre supplied and fitted, so a typical two car driveway often lands between £3,000 and £5,000 depending on groundwork, access and the blocks you choose. Use the calculator above for your size, then confirm it with a free written quote.
How much does a resin driveway cost in Cardiff?
Resin bound surfacing typically works out around £70 to £100 per square metre supplied and fitted. The base under it decides the final figure: laying onto a sound existing base costs less than a full dig out with a new sub-base.
How much does a tarmac driveway cost in Cardiff?
Tarmac is usually the most economical of the three at roughly £50 to £80 per square metre supplied and fitted, and it prices especially well on larger or sloped driveways where other surfaces get expensive.
Labour and preparation
As a rough guide, skilled labour is typically in the region of £150 to £200 per day, and site preparation often works out around £15 to £20 per square metre. Good groundwork is never the place to cut corners, it is what makes a driveway last.
Get an exact price with a free quote
The only way to know exactly what your driveway will cost is a free site visit. We measure up, talk through your options and give you a written, no-obligation quote, backed by a 25-year guarantee and a 20% discount on jobs booked through our website.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a block paving driveway cost in Cardiff?
A standard block paving driveway typically starts from around £3,500. The final price depends on the size, the blocks you choose and how much groundwork is needed. We give you an exact figure after a free site visit.
Is resin or block paving cheaper?
On a like-for-like basis, resin bound is usually the cheaper option, from around £70 per square metre compared with around £80 per square metre for block paving. The total cost still depends on the size of your driveway, the finish you choose and how much groundwork is needed, which is why we confirm the exact price after a free site visit.
Do you give free quotes?
Yes. Every quote is free and comes with no obligation. We visit, measure up, talk through the options and put everything in writing.
How long does a new driveway take to install?
Most domestic driveways take a few days, depending on the size, the material and the groundwork involved. We give you a clear timescale with your quote.
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes. Our work is backed by a 25-year guarantee and we are fully insured. We are a family-run business established in 1990.
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