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Block paved paths and side passages in Warwickshire

Block paved paths and side passages in Warwickshire: dug out, laid on a compacted base, edged in concrete and laid to fall away from the house so rain runs off, not in.

  • 7 towns listed
  • £90–£160 per m² inc VAT
  • Free survey for new paving
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How much does a block paved path cost in Warwickshire?

Guide price in Warwickshire£90–£160 per m²Including VAT at 20%

Guide price in Warwickshire: £90–£160 per m² including VAT, which puts a 12 m² path at about £1,250–£2,200. These are West Midlands guide figures; the survey confirms the real price before you commit.

ItemGuide 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 West Midlands, checked 9 November 2026.

Towns we cover in Warwickshire

We quote paths in every town across Warwickshire, 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 ground is widespread in the West Midlands, so the sub-base depth and drainage are checked on every survey.

  • Falls away from walls and to gullies
  • Blocks, cuts and jointing sand
  • Edging both sides, bedded and haunched
  • Steps formed where levels change
  • Dig-out and compacted base

What the survey covers

  • Outside taps, lights and cables
  • Ground conditions and how deep the dig must be
  • Levels against the damp-proof course and door thresholds
  • Block range, colour, pattern and border to suit the house
  • Access for a mini-digger and how waste leaves the garden

Do you need permission for a block paved path in Warwickshire?

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

  1. Send the basics

    Postcode, what you need and a rough size. Photos help.

  2. Survey

    We measure, check levels, ground and drainage, and talk through blocks and patterns.

  3. Written quote

    An itemised quote with the specification, the price and the start date.

  4. The work

    Our paving team builds it to the agreed specification and leaves the site swept.

Paths in Warwickshire: questions

How much does a block paved path cost in Warwickshire?

Our guide for Warwickshire 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.

Is the survey in Warwickshire 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.

Neighbouring areas

Next step

Get a guide price in two minutes

Answer four quick questions for an instant guide price, then book a free survey to fix it in writing. Repairs and cleaning can often be priced from photos.

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