Planning a block paved patio in Magherafelt
Around Magherafelt, 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 Magherafelt?
Expect block paved patios in Magherafelt to come in at around £75–£135 per m², including VAT at 20%. As an example, a 20 m² patio usually comes to between £1,750 and £3,050.
| 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?
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.
- Optional sealer
- Layout marked out with you, including steps and doors
- Dig-out and compacted sub-base (around 100 mm for foot traffic)
- Jointing sand and compaction
- Falls away from the house and doors
What we check on a Magherafelt survey
- Levels against the damp-proof course and door thresholds
- Outside taps, lights and cables
- Trees and roots near the paving
- Ground conditions and how deep the dig must be
- Steps, walls and changes of level
Do you need permission for a block paved patio in Magherafelt?
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
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.
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.
Itemised quotes
Break-out, waste, edging, drainage and covers are separate lines you can see.
The dig and sub-base in writing
Your quote states the depth of dig, the sub-base thickness and how it is compacted.
Repair before replace
If your drive can be fixed or re-laid, we will say so.
Patios in Magherafelt: questions
Do you cover Limavady and Cookstown?
Yes. We cover Magherafelt and the places around it, including Limavady and Cookstown, and the rest of County Londonderry.
Is the survey in Magherafelt 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.
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.
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.
Patios near Magherafelt
Nearby towns we cover for patios, and patios across County Londonderry:
