Planning a block paved patio in Comber
Around Comber, gardens are often larger, so falls, steps and where the water goes need planning.
Wet winters in Northern Ireland make falls, edge restraints and full joints especially important.
How much does a block paved patio cost in Comber?
Most block paved patio quotes in Northern Ireland fall within £75–£135 per m² including VAT. A 20 m² patio would usually be about £1,750–£3,050, with any extras listed separately on your quote.
| Item | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Block paved patio (concrete block) | £75–£135 per m² |
| Breaking out an old surface | £9.50–£40 per m² |
| Edging or kerb, bedded and haunched | £19–£50 per metre |
| Step with block or brick riser and paved tread | £170–£330 per step |
| Typical channel drain run | £330–£950 |
Guide figures for Northern Ireland, checked 9 November 2026. See all prices or use the guide price tool.
What does a block paved patio involve?
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.
- Falls away from the house and doors
- Layout marked out with you, including steps and doors
- Jointing sand and compaction
- Dig-out and compacted sub-base (around 100 mm for foot traffic)
- Optional sealer
What we check on a Comber survey
- Levels against the damp-proof course and door thresholds
- Steps, walls and changes of level
- Edges against lawns, beds, fences and walls
- Trees and roots near the paving
- Ground conditions and how deep the dig must be
Do you need permission for a block paved patio in Comber?
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 Northern Ireland, front paving over 5 m² must be porous or drain within your boundary to be permitted development.
What happens next
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.
One point of contact
You deal with one team from survey to sign-off, with work carried out by paving teams working under S&K.
Honest timescales
We tell you how long the job takes and what can delay it, such as approvals and weather.
Patios in Comber: questions
How long does a block paved patio 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.
Do you cover Newtownards, Dundonald and Carryduff?
Yes. We cover Comber and the places around it, including Newtownards, Dundonald and Carryduff, and the rest of County Down.
Do I need planning permission for a block paved patio in Comber?
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 Northern Ireland, front paving over 5 m² must be porous or drain within your boundary to be permitted development.
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.
Patios near Comber
Nearby towns we cover for patios, and patios across County Down:
- Patios in Newtownards
- Patios in Dundonald
- Patios in Carryduff
- Patios in Holywood
- Patios in Bangor, County Down
- Patios in Donaghadee
