How much does a block paved path cost in Northumberland?
Expect block paved paths in Northumberland to come in at around £80–£145 per m², including VAT at 20%. As an example, a 12 m² path usually comes to between £1,100 and £2,000.
| 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 the North East, checked 9 November 2026.
Towns we cover in Northumberland
We quote paths in every town across Northumberland, 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.
Former colliery ground and clay soils occur across the North East, so the survey checks for soft spots before the sub-base depth is set.
- Falls away from walls and to gullies
- Blocks, cuts and jointing sand
- Dig-out and compacted base
- 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
- Steps, walls and changes of level
- Outside taps, lights and cables
- Trees and roots near the paving
- Ground conditions and how deep the dig must be
Do you need permission for a block paved path in Northumberland?
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 Northumberland: 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.
How much does a block paved path cost in Northumberland?
Our guide for Northumberland is £80–£145 per m² including VAT, so a 12 m² path is usually about £1,100–£2,000. 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 you cover Blyth, Cramlington and Ashington?
Yes. We cover all of Northumberland, including Blyth, Cramlington and Ashington.
