How much does a block paved path cost in Devon?
Expect block paved paths in Devon 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 Devon
We quote paths in every town across Devon, 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.
- Edging both sides, bedded and haunched
- Falls away from walls and to gullies
- Dig-out and compacted base
- Blocks, cuts and jointing sand
- Steps formed where levels change
What the survey covers
- Outside taps, lights and cables
- Ground conditions and how deep the dig must be
- Manhole and inspection covers in the area
- Steps, walls and changes of level
- Where rain will go: falls away from the house, onto lawn or borders, or into a channel
Do you need permission for a block paved path in Devon?
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
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 Devon: questions
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 Devon?
Our guide for Devon 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.
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.
Do you cover Plymouth, Exeter and Paignton?
Yes. We cover all of Devon, including Plymouth, Exeter and Paignton.
