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New driveway cost in Wales
Most homeowners pay £4,150 – £6,950 (mid-range, typical £5,350, including VAT), 3% below the national average.
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mid-range, typicalPrice levels in Wales
| Typical | Labour | Materials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | £4,250 £3,300 – £5,550 | £1,557 | £1,992 |
| Mid-range | £5,350 £4,150 – £6,950 | £2,380 | £2,076 |
| Premium | £6,500 £5,050 – £8,450 | £2,400 | £3,022 |
Why prices in Wales are different
Labour makes up about 53% of a mid-range new driveway job, around 79 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Wales cost about 4% less than the national average (official wage data: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings, tables 14 and 15), while materials are priced much the same across the country. That is why the total comes out 3% below the national figure.
Wales ranks 10 of 11 UK regions for this job, from most to least expensive.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does new driveway cost in Wales?
A mid-range job typically costs £5,350 including VAT, with most homeowners paying between £4,150 and £6,950. A basic job is about £4,250 and a premium one about £6,500.
Is new driveway more expensive in Wales than the national average?
Wales: 3% below the national average. Labour makes up about 53% of a mid-range new driveway job, around 79 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Wales cost about 4% less than the national average (official wage data: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings, tables 14 and 15), while materials are priced much the same across the country. That is why the total comes out 3% below the national figure.
How much of the price is labour in Wales?
About 53% at the mid-range level, around 79 hours of work at local rates. The rest is materials, equipment and disposal, which vary much less between regions.
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