How much does a block paved path cost in West Midlands?
Most block paved path quotes in the West Midlands fall within £90–£160 per m² including VAT. A 12 m² path would usually be about £1,250–£2,200, with any extras listed separately on your quote.
| 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 West Midlands, checked 9 November 2026.
Towns we cover in West Midlands
We quote paths in every town across the West Midlands, including:
- Birmingham
- Coventry
- Wolverhampton
- Dudley
- Walsall
- Solihull
- Sutton Coldfield
- West Bromwich
- Halesowen
- Stourbridge
- Smethwick
- Willenhall
- Tipton
- Bloxwich
- Wednesfield
- Washwood Heath
- Aston
- Shirley
- Brierley Hill
- Aldridge
- Acocks Green
- Bartley Green
- Wednesbury
- Kingswinford
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.
Clay ground is widespread in the West Midlands, so the sub-base depth and drainage are checked on every survey.
- Steps formed where levels change
- Edging both sides, bedded and haunched
- Dig-out and compacted base
- Falls away from walls and to gullies
- Blocks, cuts and jointing sand
What the survey covers
- Manhole and inspection covers in the area
- Trees and roots near the paving
- Edges against lawns, beds, fences and walls
- Steps, walls and changes of level
- Block range, colour, pattern and border to suit the house
Do you need permission for a block paved path in West Midlands?
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 West Midlands: questions
Do you cover Birmingham, Coventry and Wolverhampton?
Yes. We cover all of the West Midlands, including Birmingham, Coventry and Wolverhampton.
How much does a block paved path cost in West Midlands?
Our guide for West Midlands 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.
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.
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.
