How much does a block paved path cost in Argyll and Bute?
Most block paved path quotes in Scotland fall within £90–£160 per m² including VAT. A 12 m² path would usually be about £1,250–£2,200, with any extras listed separately on your quote.
| Item | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Block paved path or side passage | £90–£160 per m² |
| Breaking out an old surface | £10–£40 per m² |
| Edging or kerb, bedded and haunched | £20–£50 per metre |
| Step with block or brick riser and paved tread | £180–£350 per step |
| Typical channel drain run | £350–£1,000 |
Guide figures for Scotland, checked 9 November 2026.
Towns we cover in Argyll and Bute
We quote paths in every town across Argyll and Bute, including:
What is included?
A block paved path is a narrow strip of block paving for walking: a front path, a route round the garden or a side passage to the bins. Paths are where edge restraints matter most, because a narrow strip has a lot of edge and very little middle to hold it.
Frost and heavy rain test paving in Scotland, so a well-drained sub-base and full joints matter as much as the blocks.
- Falls away from walls and to gullies
- Blocks, cuts and jointing sand
- Edging both sides, bedded and haunched
- Steps formed where levels change
- Dig-out and compacted base
What the survey covers
- Block range, colour, pattern and border to suit the house
- Outside taps, lights and cables
- Steps, walls and changes of level
- Levels against the damp-proof course and door thresholds
- Edges against lawns, beds, fences and walls
Do you need permission for a block paved path in Argyll and Bute?
A patio or path behind the house does not usually need planning permission. Raised patios, listed buildings and flats can be different, so we check on the survey.
Paving in front of the house follows the front-garden rules: in Scotland, front paving must be porous or drain within your boundary at any size, and permitted development does not apply in conservation areas.
How it works
Send the basics
Postcode, what you need and a rough size. Photos help.
Survey
We measure, check levels, ground and drainage, and talk through blocks and patterns.
Written quote
An itemised quote with the specification, the price and the start date.
The work
Our paving team builds it to the agreed specification and leaves the site swept.
Paths in Argyll and Bute: questions
Can the paving be level with the back door?
Paving normally sits at least 150 mm below the damp-proof course. A level step-out needs a drainage channel against the house and careful detailing, which we agree on the survey.
What happens to my old patio or lawn?
Old slabs, concrete or turf are dug out and taken away, listed as its own line on your quote.
How much does a block paved path cost in Argyll and Bute?
Our guide for Argyll and Bute is £90–£160 per m² including VAT, so a 12 m² path is usually about £1,250–£2,200. Your fixed price follows the survey.
Is the survey in Argyll and Bute free?
In Argyll and Bute we cover jobs by arrangement. We will confirm before any visit whether a charge applies, and many jobs can be priced from photos first.
