How much does a block paved path cost in Isle of Wight?
In the South East, a block paved path usually costs £95–£175 per m² including VAT. For a 12 m² path, that is roughly £1,350–£2,400. Your exact price depends on what the survey or your photos show, and is fixed in writing before anything is booked.
| Item | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Block paved path or side passage | £95–£175 per m² |
| Breaking out an old surface | £11–£45 per m² |
| Edging or kerb, bedded and haunched | £20–£55 per metre |
| Step with block or brick riser and paved tread | £195–£380 per step |
| Typical channel drain run | £380–£1,100 |
Guide figures for the South East, checked 9 November 2026.
Towns we cover in Isle of Wight
We quote paths in every town across the Isle of Wight, 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.
Planning-sensitive towns and conservation areas are common in the South East, so we check the front-garden rules before quoting.
- Blocks, cuts and jointing sand
- Dig-out and compacted base
- Falls away from walls and to gullies
- Edging both sides, bedded and haunched
- Steps formed where levels change
What the survey covers
- Block range, colour, pattern and border to suit the house
- Levels against the damp-proof course and door thresholds
- Steps, walls and changes of level
- Manhole and inspection covers in the area
- Edges against lawns, beds, fences and walls
Do you need permission for a block paved path in Isle of Wight?
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 Isle of Wight: questions
How much does a block paved path cost in Isle of Wight?
Our guide for Isle of Wight is £95–£175 per m² including VAT, so a 12 m² path is usually about £1,350–£2,400. Your fixed price follows the survey.
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 I need planning permission for a block paved path in Isle of Wight?
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.
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.
