Planning a block paved patio in Streatham
Homes in Streatham 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 Streatham?
Most block paved patio quotes in London fall within £95–£170 per m² including VAT. A 20 m² patio would usually be about £2,200–£3,850, with any extras listed separately on your quote.
| 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
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.
- Layout marked out with you, including steps and doors
- Blocks in your pattern, edges and cuts
- Falls away from the house and doors
- Jointing sand and compaction
- Dig-out and compacted sub-base (around 100 mm for foot traffic)
What the survey covers
- Block range, colour, pattern and border to suit the house
- Outside taps, lights and cables
- Edges against lawns, beds, fences and walls
- Where rain will go: falls away from the house, onto lawn or borders, or into a channel
- Access for a mini-digger and how waste leaves the garden
Do you need permission for a block paved patio in Streatham?
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
Honest timescales
We tell you how long the job takes and what can delay it, such as approvals and weather.
The dig and sub-base in writing
Your quote states the depth of dig, the sub-base thickness and how it is compacted.
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 Streatham: questions
Do you cover Mitcham, Brixton and Wimbledon?
Yes. We cover Streatham and the places around it, including Mitcham, Brixton and Wimbledon, 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.
How much does a block paved patio cost in Streatham?
Our guide for Streatham is £95–£170 per m² including VAT, so a 20 m² patio is usually about £2,200–£3,850. Your fixed price follows the survey.
Is the survey in Streatham 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 Streatham
Nearby towns we cover for patios, and patios across Greater London:
- Patios in Mitcham
- Patios in Brixton
- Patios in Wimbledon
- Patios in Battersea
- Patios in Croydon
- Patios in Morden
