What to know before a block paved patio in Carshalton
Homes in Carshalton include plenty of semis and detached houses with gardens big enough for a patio and a path to the gate.
A patio or path needs the same care underneath as a drive: a compacted base, edges set in concrete and falls that take water away from the house.
How much does a block paved patio cost in Carshalton?
For Carshalton, our guide is £95–£170 per m² including VAT, so a 20 m² patio is likely to be £2,200–£3,850. Smaller jobs cost more per square metre because set-up and waste costs do not shrink with the area.
| Item | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Block paved patio (concrete block) | £95–£170 per m² |
| Breaking out an old surface | £12–£50 per m² |
| Edging or kerb, bedded and haunched | £25–£60 per metre |
| Step with block or brick riser and paved tread | £215–£420 per step |
| Typical channel drain run | £420–£1,200 |
Guide figures for London, checked 9 November 2026. See all prices or use the guide price tool.
What you get with our patios service
Block suits patios that join a block drive or path, small or awkward spaces where large slabs would need too many cuts, and gardens where you want a pattern such as basketweave or a circle feature. We lay patios to fall away from the house and below the damp-proof course, with edging that stops the blocks creeping into the lawn.
- Blocks in your pattern, edges and cuts
- Dig-out and compacted sub-base (around 100 mm for foot traffic)
- Jointing sand and compaction
- Layout marked out with you, including steps and doors
- Optional sealer
Before we price your block paved patio
- 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
- Block range, colour, pattern and border to suit the house
- Steps, walls and changes of level
Do you need permission for a block paved patio in Carshalton?
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.
What happens next
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.
Why choose Block Paving Contractors
Repair before replace
If your drive can be fixed or re-laid, we will say so.
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.
Water planned first
Falls, channels and soakaways are designed before the pattern is chosen.
Patios in Carshalton: questions
Do you cover Sutton, Mitcham and Morden?
Yes. We cover Carshalton and the places around it, including Sutton, Mitcham and Morden, and the rest of Greater London.
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.
Do I need planning permission for a block paved patio in Carshalton?
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.
Is the survey in Carshalton 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.
Patios near Carshalton
Nearby towns we cover for patios, and patios across Greater London:
- Patios in Sutton
- Patios in Mitcham
- Patios in Morden
- Patios in Croydon
- Patios in South Croydon
- Patios in Purley
