Related: Resin driveways in Telford
It's one of the first questions people ask, and the honest answer is that it depends on the size of the area, the surface you choose and how much work is needed underneath. To give you a starting point, here are rough UK-wide guide prices from published cost guides.
Please note: these are national guide figures, not our prices. Costs in Telford and Shropshire can be higher or lower, and the only way to know what your driveway will cost is a quote based on a site visit.
| Surface | Rough guide (supplied and laid) |
|---|---|
| New driveway (all materials) | Typically from £60 to £120 per m² (Checkatrade) |
| Tarmac | Typically from £45 to £80 per m² (BestBuilders); Checkatrade gives an average of around £90 per m² (Checkatrade) |
| Block paving | Typically from £80 to £140 per m² depending on block type (BestBuilders); Checkatrade gives an average of around £100 per m² (Checkatrade) |
| Resin bound | Typically from £80 to £130 per m² (BestBuilders); Checkatrade gives an average of around £120 per m² (Checkatrade) |
As a broad rule, tarmac is usually the most affordable of the three, block paving sits in the middle, and resin bound tends to be at the top end. Different guides use different assumptions, which is why their figures don't match exactly.
If you're thinking about a new driveway in Telford or elsewhere in Shropshire, we're happy to take a look and give you a clear, itemised quote with no obligation.
Prices checked October 2026. Figures are national averages from third-party guides and are for illustration only.