How much does a block paved path cost in Wiltshire?
For Wiltshire, 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 South West, checked 9 November 2026.
Towns we cover in Wiltshire
We quote paths in every town across Wiltshire, 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.
The South West is wetter than the east of England, so falls and drainage are planned before the pattern is chosen.
- Blocks, cuts and jointing sand
- Edging both sides, bedded and haunched
- Dig-out and compacted base
- Falls away from walls and to gullies
- Steps formed where levels change
What the survey covers
- Manhole and inspection covers in the area
- Ground conditions and how deep the dig must be
- Access for a mini-digger and how waste leaves the garden
- Outside taps, lights and cables
- Block range, colour, pattern and border to suit the house
Do you need permission for a block paved path in Wiltshire?
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
Quick details
Your postcode and the job. It takes a minute.
On-site check
Measurements, levels against the damp-proof course, ground and drainage.
Itemised quote
Fixed once the specification is agreed, with no vague extras.
Laid and finished
Compacted, jointed and handed back clean.
Paths in Wiltshire: questions
Is the survey in Wiltshire 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.
Do I need planning permission for a block paved path in Wiltshire?
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.
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.
