How much does a block paved path cost in South Glamorgan?
Expect block paved paths in South Glamorgan to come in at around £85–£150 per m², including VAT at 20%. As an example, a 12 m² path usually comes to between £1,150 and £2,050.
| Item | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Block paved path or side passage | £85–£150 per m² |
| Breaking out an old surface | £9.50–£35 per m² |
| Edging or kerb, bedded and haunched | £19–£45 per metre |
| Step with block or brick riser and paved tread | £165–£330 per step |
| Typical channel drain run | £330–£930 |
Guide figures for Wales, checked 9 November 2026.
Towns we cover in South Glamorgan
We quote paths in every town across South Glamorgan, including:
What is included?
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.
Wales is wetter than most of England, and new front paving has to be permeable or drain within the property, so drainage is designed in from the start.
- Edging both sides, bedded and haunched
- Falls away from walls and to gullies
- Blocks, cuts and jointing sand
- Steps formed where levels change
- Dig-out and compacted base
What the survey covers
- Steps, walls and changes of level
- Outside taps, lights and cables
- Access for a mini-digger and how waste leaves the garden
- Levels against the damp-proof course and door thresholds
- Trees and roots near the paving
Do you need permission for a block paved path in South Glamorgan?
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 Wales, new front paving should be permeable or drain within your boundary to avoid planning permission, and drives of 100 m² or more need SuDS approval.
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 South Glamorgan: questions
Is the survey in South Glamorgan 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.
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 I need planning permission for a block paved path in South Glamorgan?
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 Wales, new front paving should be permeable or drain within your boundary to avoid planning permission, and drives of 100 m² or more need SuDS approval.
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.
