How much does a block paved path cost in Herefordshire?
For Herefordshire, our guide is £90–£160 per m² including VAT, so a 12 m² path is likely to be £1,250–£2,200. Smaller jobs cost more per square metre because set-up and waste costs do not shrink with the area.
| 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 West Midlands, checked 9 November 2026.
Towns we cover in Herefordshire
We quote paths in every town across Herefordshire, including:
What does a block paved path involve?
A block paved path is a narrow strip of block paving for walking: a front path, a route round the garden or a side passage to the bins. Paths are where edge restraints matter most, because a narrow strip has a lot of edge and very little middle to hold it.
Clay ground is widespread in the West Midlands, so the sub-base depth and drainage are checked on every survey.
- Falls away from walls and to gullies
- Dig-out and compacted base
- Blocks, cuts and jointing sand
- Steps formed where levels change
- Edging both sides, bedded and haunched
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
- Edges against lawns, beds, fences and walls
- Outside taps, lights and cables
- Manhole and inspection covers in the area
Do you need permission for a block paved path in Herefordshire?
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 Herefordshire: questions
Do I need planning permission for a block paved path in Herefordshire?
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.
Do you cover Hereford, Leominster and Ross-on-Wye?
Yes. We cover all of Herefordshire, including Hereford, Leominster and Ross-on-Wye.
How much does a block paved path cost in Herefordshire?
Our guide for Herefordshire 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 Herefordshire 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.
