What to know before a block paved patio in Llanelli
Homes in Llanelli include plenty of semis and detached houses with gardens big enough for a patio and a path to the gate.
Wales is wetter than most of England, and new front paving has to be permeable or drain within the property, so drainage is designed in from the start.
How much does a block paved patio cost in Llanelli?
Guide price in Llanelli: £75–£130 per m² including VAT, which puts a 20 m² patio at about £1,700–£3,000. These are Wales guide figures; the survey confirms the real price before you commit.
| Item | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Block paved patio (concrete block) | £75–£130 per m² |
| Breaking out an old surface | £9.50–£35 per m² |
| Edging or kerb, bedded and haunched | £19–£45 per metre |
| Step with block or brick riser and paved tread | £165–£330 per step |
| Typical channel drain run | £330–£930 |
Guide figures for Wales, 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.
- Dig-out and compacted sub-base (around 100 mm for foot traffic)
- Optional sealer
- Falls away from the house and doors
- Layout marked out with you, including steps and doors
- Blocks in your pattern, edges and cuts
Before we price your block paved patio
- Where rain will go: falls away from the house, onto lawn or borders, or into a channel
- Outside taps, lights and cables
- Access for a mini-digger and how waste leaves the garden
- Block range, colour, pattern and border to suit the house
- Trees and roots near the paving
Do you need permission for a block paved patio in Llanelli?
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 Wales, new front paving should be permeable or drain within your boundary to avoid planning permission, and drives of 100 m² or more need SuDS approval.
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.
Why choose Block Paving Contractors
Itemised quotes
Break-out, waste, edging, drainage and covers are separate lines you can see.
Repair before replace
If your drive can be fixed or re-laid, we will say so.
Clean finish
The site is swept, the joints are filled and you are shown how to look after the paving.
Water planned first
Falls, channels and soakaways are designed before the pattern is chosen.
Patios in Llanelli: 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.
How much does a block paved patio cost in Llanelli?
Our guide for Llanelli is £75–£130 per m² including VAT, so a 20 m² patio is usually about £1,700–£3,000. Your fixed price follows the survey.
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 Llanelli
Nearby towns we cover for patios, and patios across Dyfed:
- Patios in Ammanford
- Patios in Carmarthen
- Patios in Gorseinon
- Patios in Pontarddulais
- Patios in Swansea
- Patios in Clydach
