How much does a block paved path cost in Rutland?
For Rutland, 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 Rutland
We quote paths in every town across Rutland, 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.
Clay and mudstone ground is common in the East Midlands, so we allow for a deeper sub-base where the survey shows soft ground.
- Dig-out and compacted base
- Falls away from walls and to gullies
- Steps formed where levels change
- Blocks, cuts and jointing sand
- Edging both sides, bedded and haunched
What the survey covers
- Steps, walls and changes of level
- Trees and roots near the paving
- Block range, colour, pattern and border to suit the house
- Edges against lawns, beds, fences and walls
- Outside taps, lights and cables
Do you need permission for a block paved path in Rutland?
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 Rutland: 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 Rutland 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.
How much does a block paved path cost in Rutland?
Our guide for Rutland 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.
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.
