How much does a block paved patio cost in Dundee and Angus?
Expect block paved patios in Dundee and Angus 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 Scotland, checked 9 November 2026.
Towns we cover in Dundee and Angus
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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.
In Scotland, front paving must be porous or drain within the property whatever its size, so drainage is part of every design.
- Blocks in your pattern, edges and cuts
- Falls away from the house and doors
- Dig-out and compacted sub-base (around 100 mm for foot traffic)
- Layout marked out with you, including steps and doors
- Optional sealer
What the survey covers
- Levels against the damp-proof course and door thresholds
- Manhole and inspection covers in the area
- Steps, walls and changes of level
- Ground conditions and how deep the dig must be
- Access for a mini-digger and how waste leaves the garden
Do you need permission for a block paved patio in Dundee and Angus?
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 Scotland, front paving must be porous or drain within your boundary at any size, and permitted development does not apply in conservation areas.
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.
Patios in Dundee and Angus: questions
Do you cover Dundee, Arbroath and Forfar?
Yes. We cover all of Dundee and Angus, including Dundee, Arbroath and Forfar.
Do I need planning permission for a block paved patio in Dundee and Angus?
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 Scotland, front paving must be porous or drain within your boundary at any size, and permitted development does not apply in conservation areas.
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.
