How much does a block paved path cost in North Yorkshire?
Most block paved path quotes in Yorkshire and the Humber fall within £80–£145 per m² including VAT. A 12 m² path would usually be about £1,100–£2,000, with any extras listed separately on your quote.
| Item | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Block paved path or side passage | £80–£145 per m² |
| Breaking out an old surface | £9–£35 per m² |
| Edging or kerb, bedded and haunched | £18–£45 per metre |
| Step with block or brick riser and paved tread | £160–£320 per step |
| Typical channel drain run | £320–£900 |
Guide figures for Yorkshire and the Humber, checked 9 November 2026.
Towns we cover in North Yorkshire
We quote paths in every town across North Yorkshire, 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.
Yorkshire has everything from stone-built terraces to large new estates, so block choice often follows the house: clay or tumbled blocks for older homes, crisp concrete for newer ones.
- Edging both sides, bedded and haunched
- Dig-out and compacted base
- Steps formed where levels change
- Blocks, cuts and jointing sand
- Falls away from walls and to gullies
What the survey covers
- Steps, walls and changes of level
- Outside taps, lights and cables
- Edges against lawns, beds, fences and walls
- Access for a mini-digger and how waste leaves the garden
- Levels against the damp-proof course and door thresholds
Do you need permission for a block paved path in North Yorkshire?
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 North Yorkshire: questions
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.
Is the survey in North Yorkshire 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.
Do you cover York, Middlesbrough and Harrogate?
Yes. We cover all of North Yorkshire, including York, Middlesbrough and Harrogate.
Do I need planning permission for a block paved path in North Yorkshire?
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.
