How much does a block paved patio cost in Gloucestershire?
In the South West, a block paved patio usually costs £80–£140 per m² including VAT. For a 20 m² patio, that is roughly £1,850–£3,200. Your exact price depends on what the survey or your photos show, and is fixed in writing before anything is booked.
| 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.
Towns we cover in Gloucestershire
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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.
Sloping plots are common in the South West, which affects edging, steps and where the water runs.
- Blocks in your pattern, edges and cuts
- Dig-out and compacted sub-base (around 100 mm for foot traffic)
- Layout marked out with you, including steps and doors
- Falls away from the house and doors
- Optional sealer
What the survey covers
- Outside taps, lights and cables
- Manhole and inspection covers in the area
- Ground conditions and how deep the dig must be
- Levels against the damp-proof course and door thresholds
- Edges against lawns, beds, fences and walls
Do you need permission for a block paved patio in Gloucestershire?
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
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.
Patios in Gloucestershire: questions
Do you cover Gloucester, Cheltenham and Stroud?
Yes. We cover all of Gloucestershire, including Gloucester, Cheltenham and Stroud.
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.
How much does a block paved patio cost in Gloucestershire?
Our guide for Gloucestershire 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.
Do I need planning permission for a block paved patio in Gloucestershire?
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.
