How much does a block paved path cost in County Down?
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 Down
We quote paths in every town across County Down, including:
- Bangor, County Down
- Newtownards
- Newry
- Banbridge
- Dundonald
- Holywood
- Downpatrick
- Comber
- Carryduff
- Warrenpoint
- Newcastle
- Donaghadee
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.
Wet winters in Northern Ireland make falls, edge restraints and full joints especially important.
- Edging both sides, bedded and haunched
- Blocks, cuts and jointing sand
- Falls away from walls and to gullies
- Dig-out and compacted base
- Steps formed where levels change
What the survey covers
- Where rain will go: falls away from the house, onto lawn or borders, or into a channel
- Levels against the damp-proof course and door thresholds
- Manhole and inspection covers in the area
- Edges against lawns, beds, fences and walls
- Block range, colour, pattern and border to suit the house
Do you need permission for a block paved path in County Down?
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
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 County Down: questions
Is the survey in County Down 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.
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 you cover Bangor, County Down, Newtownards and Newry?
Yes. We cover all of County Down, including Bangor, County Down, Newtownards and Newry.
Do I need planning permission for a block paved path in County Down?
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.
