Paving contractor pricing in Wicklow
What paving contractors charge in Wicklow (typically €35-€80/hr), the local factors that move the rate, and a sample quote you can use as a starting point.
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Wicklow paving contractor pricing
What paving contractors should charge in Wicklow
Wicklow paving serves Greystones Marina (A63), Brittas Bay (A67) and Wicklow Heritage Conservation (A67) estate driveways, Dublin commuter belt periphery new-build driveways in Bray (A98), Greystones (A63), Kilcoole (A63) and Rathnew (A67), Wicklow Town Centre Heritage Conservation Area courtyard and forecourt restoration, and commercial public-realm work tied to Powerscourt Estate, Glendalough visitor centre and Wicklow County Council streetscape upgrades. ALCI (Association of Landscape Contractors of Ireland), CIRI and Safe Pass are the trust signals.
Hourly rate
€35-€80
per hour, weekday daytime
Call-out fee
€25-€53
within standard radius
After-hours
1.5-2x
evening, weekend, holiday
Job pricing
What to charge for common paving contractor jobs in Wicklow
Real-world price ranges for the jobs local tradies quote every week. Use the table as a starting point for your own quotes and adjust for parts, access, and your overheads. All figures in EUR.
Site visit and measure
What's included
Most paving contractors measure free for jobs over €1,560. Detailed scope and drainage plans may be charged.
Concrete pavers (per sqm, installed)
What's included
Standard 60mm interlocking concrete pavers. Includes excavation, sub-base, sand bed, and laying. Edging extra.
Permeable pavers (per sqm)
What's included
Allow water through to reduce runoff. Often required by council for new driveways. Higher unit cost, lower drainage cost.
Porcelain pavers (per sqm)
What's included
Premium look, ultra-low maintenance. Includes 20mm porcelain on concrete or screed bed. Pedestal install for rooftops extra.
Natural stone (per sqm)
What's included
Bluestone, travertine, sandstone, or granite. Includes stone, screed bed, grout, and labour. Premium for honed or sawn finishes.
Residential driveway (40-60 sqm)
What's included
Depends on paver choice and site difficulty. Includes excavation, sub-base, drainage if needed, and edging.
Patio (20-30 sqm)
What's included
Depends on paver choice. Includes excavation, base, and laying. Excludes pergola, lighting, and furniture.
Garden path (per linear m, 1m wide)
What's included
Includes excavation, sub-base, paver or stepping stone, and edging. Curved paths cost more.
Repointing existing paving (per sqm)
What's included
Removes failed joint sand, sweeps polymeric sand, seals. Refreshes a 10-year-old patio without full relay.
Wicklow quote factors
What to factor into your Wicklow paving contractor quote
Local context that should shape what you quote as a paving contractor in Wicklow. Mild oceanic. Mild winters (Dec-Feb, 3-8°C, occasional frost), cool summers (June-Aug, 15-20°C), moderate rainfall ~960mm/year. Atlantic storm exposure. Wicklow Mountains microclimate.
ALCI + CIRI + Safe Pass accreditation
ALCI (Association of Landscape Contractors of Ireland) membership, CIRI (Construction Industry Register Ireland) registration and Safe Pass cards on every operative are the trust signals. Print on every quote. Insurance companies favour accredited installers for claims.
Coastal designer paving tier
Greystones Marina (A63), Brittas Bay (A67), Wicklow Heritage Conservation (A67), Killiskey (A67) and Newtown Mount Kennedy (A63) favour Liscannor flag (€160-€295/sqm installed), Donegal quartzite (€150-€265/sqm), Indian sandstone (€100-€180/sqm), porcelain (€135-€245/sqm) and granite setts (€160-€285/sqm). Premium designer €195-€385/sqm.
SuDS + permeable paving compliance
Front-garden paving exceeding 5sqm typically requires permeable paving or planning permission under Irish development regulations. Quote permeable block-paving (€85-€155/sqm installed) or French-drain SuDS (€45-€90/LF) as standard line. Coastal Brittas Bay low-lying sites and Wicklow Mountains rural drainage make SuDS specification especially relevant.
Heritage Viking + Norman courtyard restoration
Wicklow Town Centre (A67) Viking and Norman heritage (Wicklow Castle 1176, Black Castle ruins) has Section 57 Protected Structure status across Heritage Conservation Area courtyards and forecourts. Quote sympathetic re-paving with traditional materials (limestone flag, granite setts, Liscannor flag) and ACA (Architectural Conservation Area) coordination with Wicklow County Council Conservation Officer (€500-€2,500 coordination fee) at premium €160-€295/sqm.
Standard Wicklow driveway block-paving
Standard Wicklow (Town Centre, Marlton Road, Rathnew, Ballyguile, Bray, Arklow, Newcastle, Kilcoole) driveways: quote per-sqm: concrete block-paving €85-€155/sqm; Indian sandstone €100-€180/sqm; resin-bound €95-€155/sqm; tarmac €48-€85/sqm. Typical 40-80sqm Wicklow driveway runs €4,500-€16,500. Wicklow rates 5-15% above other Irish regional towns.
Commercial + Powerscourt + Glendalough public realm
Powerscourt Estate, Glendalough visitor centre, Wicklow County Council Wicklow Town and Bray streetscape upgrades, and Wicklow seafront tourism drive commercial paving demand. Quote per-sqm: granite setts €160-€285; Liscannor flag €160-€295; tactile paving €95-€160. Safe Pass and CIRI required.
Sample quote
A real Wicklow paving contractor quote you can copy
Residential driveway, 55sqm, premium concrete pavers, charcoal. Replace the line items and rates with your own; the structure stays.
Site excavation (200mm depth), debris removal to landfill
150mm CBR-tested crushed rock sub-base, compacted in 75mm lifts
30mm screed bed (sand)
Adbri Euro Stone Driveway Charcoal pavers (200x100x60, stretcher bond)
Concrete haunch edging (perimeter, 28 linear m)
Drainage connection to existing stormwater (2 linear m)
Polymeric joint sand, brush and water-set
Project labour (4 days, 2-person team, including site clean)
FAQ
Wicklow paving contractor pricing questions, answered
Common questions about paving contractor pricing in Wicklow, with answers framed for tradies pricing their own work.
Per-sqm installed: concrete block-paving €85-€155; Indian sandstone €100-€180; porcelain €135-€245; Liscannor flag €160-€295; Donegal quartzite €150-€265; resin-bound €95-€155; tarmac €48-€85; granite setts €160-€285. Premium coastal tier (Greystones Marina A63, Brittas Bay A67, Wicklow Heritage Conservation A67) commands 25-40% above standard.
Strongly recommended. ALCI (Association of Landscape Contractors of Ireland) membership, CIRI (Construction Industry Register Ireland) registration and Safe Pass cards on every operative are the trust signals. Print on every quote.
Typical 40-80sqm Wicklow driveway runs €4,500-€16,500 depending on material. Quote separately: excavation and disposal, Clause 804 sub-base, sand bedding, paving, edging restraints, kerbs, jointing and sealing, drainage. Coastal Brittas Bay low-lying sites and Wicklow Mountains rural drainage make SuDS specification standard.
Front-garden paving exceeding 5sqm typically requires permeable paving or planning permission under Irish development regulations. Quote permeable block-paving (€85-€155/sqm installed) or French-drain SuDS (€45-€90/LF) as standard line. Coastal Brittas Bay low-lying sites and Wicklow Mountains rural drainage make SuDS specification especially relevant.
Coastal Greystones Marina (A63), Brittas Bay (A67) and Wicklow Heritage Conservation (A67) favour Liscannor flag (€160-€295/sqm installed), Donegal quartzite (€150-€265/sqm), Indian sandstone (€100-€180/sqm), porcelain (€135-€245/sqm) and granite setts (€160-€285/sqm). State stone origin, finish (riven, sawn, honed) and bed thickness on the quote.
Per square metre rates are €62 to €220 installed in the US, depending on paver type. Hourly rates (€35-95) only apply for repairs and small remediation work. Most paving contractors quote fixed-price per sqm with adders for pattern, edging, and drainage.
Concrete is cheaper (€19/sqm material), softer, may need re-sealing every 3-5 years, and weathers over time. Porcelain is more expensive (€62/sqm+), harder, requires no sealing, and looks like-new at year 20. Concrete dominates driveways; porcelain dominates patios and pools.
A driveway over poor sub-base sinks 30-100mm over 5 years, cracks pavers, and pools water. Quality sub-base (100-150mm of CBR-tested crushed rock, compacted in lifts) keeps the surface flat for 20+ years. Most failed paving traces to sub-base, not the pavers.
Yes, 2-3 quotes for any paving over €2,330. Compare paver brand, sub-base depth, edging spec, and drainage approach. The cheapest quote almost always cuts sub-base or skips edging, both of which fail within 3-5 years.
If the driveway connects to a public road or changes a council kerb crossing, almost always yes. Council layback permits are €195-1,200 depending on region. The paving contractor should include this in the quote, not hide it.
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