How much does a block paved path cost in Leicestershire?
For Leicestershire, 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 East Midlands, checked 9 November 2026.
Towns we cover in Leicestershire
We quote paths in every town across Leicestershire, including:
What is included?
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 and mudstone ground is common in the East Midlands, so we allow for a deeper sub-base where the survey shows soft ground.
- Falls away from walls and to gullies
- Steps formed where levels change
- Blocks, cuts and jointing sand
- Dig-out and compacted base
- Edging both sides, bedded and haunched
What the survey covers
- Block range, colour, pattern and border to suit the house
- Outside taps, lights and cables
- Trees and roots near the paving
- Steps, walls and changes of level
- Manhole and inspection covers in the area
Do you need permission for a block paved path in Leicestershire?
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
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 Leicestershire: questions
Is the survey in Leicestershire 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.
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 you cover Leicester, Loughborough and Hinckley?
Yes. We cover all of Leicestershire, including Leicester, Loughborough and Hinckley.
