What to know before a block paved patio in Londonderry
Londonderry has everything from small terrace yards to big gardens on newer estates, so the survey sets the layout, the levels and the dig.
Wet winters in Northern Ireland make falls, edge restraints and full joints especially important.
How much does a block paved patio cost in Londonderry?
Guide price in Londonderry: £75–£135 per m² including VAT, which puts a 20 m² patio at about £1,750–£3,050. These are Northern Ireland guide figures; the survey confirms the real price before you commit.
| 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 is included?
Block suits patios that join a block drive or path, small or awkward spaces where large slabs would need too many cuts, and gardens where you want a pattern such as basketweave or a circle feature. We lay patios to fall away from the house and below the damp-proof course, with edging that stops the blocks creeping into the lawn.
- Falls away from the house and doors
- Blocks in your pattern, edges and cuts
- Optional sealer
- Layout marked out with you, including steps and doors
- Jointing sand and compaction
What the survey covers
- Manhole and inspection covers in the area
- Access for a mini-digger and how waste leaves the garden
- Steps, walls and changes of level
- Block range, colour, pattern and border to suit the house
- Edges against lawns, beds, fences and walls
Do you need permission for a block paved patio in Londonderry?
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.
From enquiry to finished paving
Tell us about the job
Use the form, the quote tool, WhatsApp or a call.
We take a look
A survey visit, or photos for smaller repair and cleaning jobs.
Price in writing
Every line itemised, including the dig, edging and drainage.
Booked and built
Agreed start date, then the work, the final clean-down and the joint top-up.
What you can expect from us
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.
The dig and sub-base in writing
Your quote states the depth of dig, the sub-base thickness and how it is compacted.
Honest timescales
We tell you how long the job takes and what can delay it, such as approvals and weather.
Water planned first
Falls, channels and soakaways are designed before the pattern is chosen.
Patios in Londonderry: questions
How much does a block paved patio cost in Londonderry?
Our guide for Londonderry is £75–£135 per m² including VAT, so a 20 m² patio is usually about £1,750–£3,050. Your fixed price follows the survey.
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 I need planning permission for a block paved patio in Londonderry?
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.
Do you cover Limavady, Strabane and Portstewart?
Yes. We cover Londonderry and the places around it, including Limavady, Strabane and Portstewart, and the rest of County Londonderry.
Patios near Londonderry
Nearby towns we cover for patios, and patios across County Londonderry:
