Block paved patios in Tottenham: the local picture
Tottenham has everything from small terrace yards to big gardens on newer estates, so the survey sets the layout, the levels and the dig.
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 Tottenham?
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 does a block paved patio involve?
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.
- Jointing sand and compaction
- Dig-out and compacted sub-base (around 100 mm for foot traffic)
- Falls away from the house and doors
- Optional sealer
- Blocks in your pattern, edges and cuts
Before we price your block paved patio
- Ground conditions and how deep the dig must be
- Access for a mini-digger and how waste leaves the garden
- Trees and roots near the paving
- Levels against the damp-proof course and door thresholds
- Block range, colour, pattern and border to suit the house
Do you need permission for a block paved patio in Tottenham?
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
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.
Repair before replace
If your drive can be fixed or re-laid, we will say so.
The dig and sub-base in writing
Your quote states the depth of dig, the sub-base thickness and how it is compacted.
Itemised quotes
Break-out, waste, edging, drainage and covers are separate lines you can see.
Patios in Tottenham: questions
Do I need planning permission for a block paved patio in Tottenham?
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.
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.
Is the survey in Tottenham 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 much does a block paved patio cost in Tottenham?
Our guide for Tottenham 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.
Patios near Tottenham
Nearby towns we cover for patios, and patios across Greater London:
- Patios in Edmonton
- Patios in Walthamstow
- Patios in Stamford Hill
- Patios in Enfield
- Patios in Chingford
- Patios in Leytonstone
