Block paved patios in Chiswick: the local picture
Chiswick has a mix of semis, terraces and newer estates, and many older patios here are ready to be replaced or re-laid.
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 Chiswick?
For Chiswick, 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.
- Dig-out and compacted sub-base (around 100 mm for foot traffic)
- Jointing sand and compaction
- Falls away from the house and doors
- Optional sealer
- Layout marked out with you, including steps and doors
What the survey covers
- Ground conditions and how deep the dig must be
- Access for a mini-digger and how waste leaves the garden
- Manhole and inspection covers in the area
- Where rain will go: falls away from the house, onto lawn or borders, or into a channel
- Levels against the damp-proof course and door thresholds
Do you need permission for a block paved patio in Chiswick?
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
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
Itemised quotes
Break-out, waste, edging, drainage and covers are separate lines you can see.
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.
Water planned first
Falls, channels and soakaways are designed before the pattern is chosen.
Repair before replace
If your drive can be fixed or re-laid, we will say so.
Patios in Chiswick: questions
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 you cover Acton, Shepherds Bush and Fulham?
Yes. We cover Chiswick and the places around it, including Acton, Shepherds Bush and Fulham, and the rest of Greater London.
Is the survey in Chiswick 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.
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.
Patios near Chiswick
Nearby towns we cover for patios, and patios across Greater London:
- Patios in Acton
- Patios in Shepherds Bush
- Patios in Fulham
- Patios in Putney
- Patios in Willesden
- Patios in Battersea

