Block paved patios in Widnes: the local picture
Homes in Widnes include plenty of semis and detached houses with gardens big enough for a patio and a path to the gate.
The North West is one of the wetter parts of England, so falls, channel drains and permeable options matter more than usual.
How much does a block paved patio cost in Widnes?
Expect block paved patios in Widnes to come in at around £80–£140 per m², including VAT at 20%. As an example, a 20 m² patio usually comes to between £1,850 and £3,200.
| Item | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Block paved patio (concrete block) | £80–£140 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 North West, checked 9 November 2026. See all prices or use the guide price tool.
What you get with our patios service
A block paved patio is a garden seating or dining area paved with concrete or clay blocks on a compacted base. Because a patio carries people and furniture rather than cars, the sub-base is thinner than for a drive, but the falls, edging and drainage matter just as much.
- Blocks in your pattern, edges and cuts
- Falls away from the house and doors
- Layout marked out with you, including steps and doors
- Optional sealer
- Jointing sand and compaction
What the survey covers
- Ground conditions and how deep the dig must be
- Trees and roots near the paving
- Where rain will go: falls away from the house, onto lawn or borders, or into a channel
- Outside taps, lights and cables
- Manhole and inspection covers in the area
Do you need permission for a block paved patio in Widnes?
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.
How we work
Repair before replace
If your drive can be fixed or re-laid, we will say so.
Itemised quotes
Break-out, waste, edging, drainage and covers are separate lines you can see.
Water planned first
Falls, channels and soakaways are designed before the pattern is chosen.
Clean finish
The site is swept, the joints are filled and you are shown how to look after the paving.
Patios in Widnes: questions
Do you cover Runcorn, Warrington and Newton-le-Willows?
Yes. We cover Widnes and the places around it, including Runcorn, Warrington and Newton-le-Willows, and the rest of Cheshire.
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.
Is the survey in Widnes 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.
How much does a block paved patio cost in Widnes?
Our guide for Widnes is £80–£140 per m² including VAT, so a 20 m² patio is usually about £1,850–£3,200. Your fixed price follows the survey.
Patios near Widnes
Nearby towns we cover for patios, and patios across Cheshire:
- Patios in Runcorn
- Patios in Warrington
- Patios in Newton-le-Willows
- Patios in Ellesmere Port
- Patios in Northwich
- Patios in Chester
