How much does a block paved path cost in County Armagh?
Most block paved path quotes in Northern Ireland fall within £85–£150 per m² including VAT. A 12 m² path would usually be about £1,200–£2,100, with any extras listed separately on your quote.
| Item | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Block paved path or side passage | £85–£150 per m² |
| Breaking out an old surface | £9.50–£40 per m² |
| Edging or kerb, bedded and haunched | £19–£50 per metre |
| Step with block or brick riser and paved tread | £170–£330 per step |
| Typical channel drain run | £330–£950 |
Guide figures for Northern Ireland, checked 9 November 2026.
Towns we cover in County Armagh
We quote paths in every town across County Armagh, 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.
Wet winters in Northern Ireland make falls, edge restraints and full joints especially important.
- Edging both sides, bedded and haunched
- Dig-out and compacted base
- Blocks, cuts and jointing sand
- Falls away from walls and to gullies
- Steps formed where levels change
What the survey covers
- Levels against the damp-proof course and door thresholds
- Block range, colour, pattern and border to suit the house
- Outside taps, lights and cables
- Trees and roots near the paving
- Ground conditions and how deep the dig must be
Do you need permission for a block paved path in County Armagh?
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 Northern Ireland, front paving over 5 m² must be porous or drain within your boundary to be permitted development.
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 County Armagh: questions
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.
How much does a block paved path cost in County Armagh?
Our guide for County Armagh is £85–£150 per m² including VAT, so a 12 m² path is usually about £1,200–£2,100. Your fixed price follows the survey.
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.
Do I need planning permission for a block paved path in County Armagh?
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 Northern Ireland, front paving over 5 m² must be porous or drain within your boundary to be permitted development.
