Planning a block paved patio in Exmouth
Homes in Exmouth include plenty of semis and detached houses with gardens big enough for a patio and a path to the gate.
Sloping plots are common in the South West, which affects edging, steps and where the water runs.
How much does a block paved patio cost in Exmouth?
Expect block paved patios in Exmouth 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 South West, 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.
- Jointing sand and compaction
- Falls away from the house and doors
- Blocks in your pattern, edges and cuts
- Layout marked out with you, including steps and doors
- Optional sealer
Before we price your block paved patio
- Edges against lawns, beds, fences and walls
- Access for a mini-digger and how waste leaves the garden
- Block range, colour, pattern and border to suit the house
- Steps, walls and changes of level
- Ground conditions and how deep the dig must be
Do you need permission for a block paved patio in Exmouth?
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.
Why choose Block Paving Contractors
Edges set in concrete
Every edge restraint is bedded and haunched, so the paving cannot creep.
Honest timescales
We tell you how long the job takes and what can delay it, such as approvals and weather.
Clean finish
The site is swept, the joints are filled and you are shown how to look after the paving.
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.
Patios in Exmouth: questions
How much does a block paved patio cost in Exmouth?
Our guide for Exmouth 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.
Is the survey in Exmouth 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 patio in Exmouth?
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.
Do you cover Exeter, Newton Abbot and Torquay?
Yes. We cover Exmouth and the places around it, including Exeter, Newton Abbot and Torquay, and the rest of Devon.
Patios near Exmouth
Nearby towns we cover for patios, and patios across Devon:
