What to know before a block paved patio in Cricklewood
Across Cricklewood, gardens range from narrow terrace plots to wide modern ones, and the best block, pattern and drainage choice changes with them.
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 Cricklewood?
Expect block paved patios in Cricklewood to come in at around £95–£170 per m², including VAT at 20%. As an example, a 20 m² patio usually comes to between £2,200 and £3,850.
| 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 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.
- Falls away from the house and doors
- Optional sealer
- Blocks in your pattern, edges and cuts
- Jointing sand and compaction
- Dig-out and compacted sub-base (around 100 mm for foot traffic)
Before we price your block paved patio
- Ground conditions and how deep the dig must be
- Trees and roots near the paving
- Levels against the damp-proof course and door thresholds
- Access for a mini-digger and how waste leaves the garden
- Steps, walls and changes of level
Do you need permission for a block paved patio in Cricklewood?
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
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.
What you can expect from us
Honest timescales
We tell you how long the job takes and what can delay it, such as approvals and weather.
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.
The dig and sub-base in writing
Your quote states the depth of dig, the sub-base thickness and how it is compacted.
Clean finish
The site is swept, the joints are filled and you are shown how to look after the paving.
Patios in Cricklewood: questions
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.
Do you cover Willesden, Finchley and Shepherds Bush?
Yes. We cover Cricklewood and the places around it, including Willesden, Finchley and Shepherds Bush, and the rest of Greater London.
Is the survey in Cricklewood 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.
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.
Patios near Cricklewood
Nearby towns we cover for patios, and patios across Greater London:
- Patios in Willesden
- Patios in Finchley
- Patios in Shepherds Bush
- Patios in Brent
- Patios in Holloway
- Patios in Acton
