How much does a block paved path cost in Cambridgeshire?
Expect block paved paths in Cambridgeshire to come in at around £95–£170 per m², including VAT at 20%. As an example, a 12 m² path usually comes to between £1,300 and £2,300.
| Item | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Block paved path or side passage | £95–£170 per m² |
| Breaking out an old surface | £11–£40 per m² |
| Edging or kerb, bedded and haunched | £20–£55 per metre |
| Step with block or brick riser and paved tread | £190–£370 per step |
| Typical channel drain run | £370–£1,050 |
Guide figures for the East of England, checked 9 November 2026.
Towns we cover in Cambridgeshire
We quote paths in every town across Cambridgeshire, including:
What is included?
We set edging both sides in concrete, keep steps and changes of level safe and even, and make sure side passages fall away from the house walls and air bricks. Curves are laid with the blocks cut to follow the line rather than leaving ragged edges.
Clay soils are common in parts of the East of England, so drainage and sub-base depth get extra attention.
- Falls away from walls and to gullies
- Steps formed where levels change
- Edging both sides, bedded and haunched
- Blocks, cuts and jointing sand
- Dig-out and compacted base
What the survey covers
- Access for a mini-digger and how waste leaves the garden
- Levels against the damp-proof course and door thresholds
- Trees and roots near the paving
- Outside taps, lights and cables
- Edges against lawns, beds, fences and walls
Do you need permission for a block paved path in Cambridgeshire?
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 England, a front drive over 5 m² needs planning permission unless it is permeable or drains to a lawn or border within your boundary.
How it works
Quick details
Your postcode and the job. It takes a minute.
On-site check
Measurements, levels against the damp-proof course, ground and drainage.
Itemised quote
Fixed once the specification is agreed, with no vague extras.
Laid and finished
Compacted, jointed and handed back clean.
Paths in Cambridgeshire: questions
Do you cover Peterborough, Cambridge and Wisbech?
Yes. We cover all of Cambridgeshire, including Peterborough, Cambridge and Wisbech.
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.
Do I need planning permission for a block paved path in Cambridgeshire?
Not usually for a patio or path behind the house. Raised patios, listed buildings and flats can be different, and paving in front of the house follows the front-garden rules. In England, a front drive over 5 m² needs planning permission unless it is permeable or drains to a lawn or border within your boundary.
How long does a block paved path take?
Most patios and paths take two to five working days, depending on the size, any steps and the dig. Your quote gives the expected duration.
