How much does a block paved path cost in Cornwall?
Expect block paved paths in Cornwall to come in at around £90–£160 per m², including VAT at 20%. As an example, a 12 m² path usually comes to between £1,250 and £2,200.
| 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 the South West, checked 9 November 2026.
Towns we cover in Cornwall
We quote paths in every town across Cornwall, including:
What does a block paved path involve?
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.
Sloping plots are common in the South West, which affects edging, steps and where the water runs.
- Dig-out and compacted base
- Steps formed where levels change
- Falls away from walls and to gullies
- Blocks, cuts and jointing sand
- Edging both sides, bedded and haunched
What the survey covers
- Edges against lawns, beds, fences and walls
- Steps, walls and changes of level
- Block range, colour, pattern and border to suit the house
- Trees and roots near the paving
- Levels against the damp-proof course and door thresholds
Do you need permission for a block paved path in Cornwall?
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
Tell us about the job
Use the form, the quote tool, WhatsApp or a call.
We take a look
A survey visit, or photos for smaller repair and cleaning jobs.
Price in writing
Every line itemised, including the dig, edging and drainage.
Booked and built
Agreed start date, then the work, the final clean-down and the joint top-up.
Paths in Cornwall: 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.
How much does a block paved path cost in Cornwall?
Our guide for Cornwall 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 Cornwall free?
Yes, for new paving here: the survey and written quote are free with no obligation. Repairs and cleaning are usually priced from photos, or from a short visit where needed.
Do I need planning permission for a block paved path in Cornwall?
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.
