How much does a block paved path cost in Surrey?
Expect block paved paths in Surrey to come in at around £95–£175 per m², including VAT at 20%. As an example, a 12 m² path usually comes to between £1,350 and £2,400.
| Item | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Block paved path or side passage | £95–£175 per m² |
| Breaking out an old surface | £11–£45 per m² |
| Edging or kerb, bedded and haunched | £20–£55 per metre |
| Step with block or brick riser and paved tread | £195–£380 per step |
| Typical channel drain run | £380–£1,100 |
Guide figures for the South East, checked 9 November 2026.
Towns we cover in Surrey
We quote paths in every town across Surrey, including:
- Woking
- Guildford
- Esher
- Redhill
- Staines-upon-Thames
- Banstead
- Leatherhead
- Ewell
- Farnham
- Epsom
- Camberley
- Egham
- Sunbury-on-Thames
- Ashford, Surrey
- Walton-on-Thames
- Godalming
- Reigate
- Horley
- Caterham
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.
Planning-sensitive towns and conservation areas are common in the South East, so we check the front-garden rules before quoting.
- Edging both sides, bedded and haunched
- Falls away from walls and to gullies
- Blocks, cuts and jointing sand
- Dig-out and compacted base
- Steps formed where levels change
What the survey covers
- Outside taps, lights and cables
- Manhole and inspection covers in the area
- Steps, walls and changes of level
- Trees and roots near the paving
- Levels against the damp-proof course and door thresholds
Do you need permission for a block paved path in Surrey?
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 Surrey: questions
Do you cover Woking, Guildford and Esher?
Yes. We cover all of Surrey, including Woking, Guildford and Esher.
Do I need planning permission for a block paved path in Surrey?
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.
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.
Is the survey in Surrey 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.
