Planning a block paved patio in Hazel Grove
Around Hazel Grove, gardens are often larger, so falls, steps and where the water goes need planning.
The North West is one of the wetter parts of England, so falls, channel drains and permeable options matter more than usual.
How much does a block paved patio cost in Hazel Grove?
For Hazel Grove, our guide is £80–£140 per m² including VAT, so a 20 m² patio is likely to be £1,850–£3,200. 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) | £80–£140 per m² |
| Breaking out an old surface | £10–£40 per m² |
| Edging or kerb, bedded and haunched | £20–£50 per metre |
| Step with block or brick riser and paved tread | £180–£350 per step |
| Typical channel drain run | £350–£1,000 |
Guide figures for the North West, 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.
- Falls away from the house and doors
- Optional sealer
- Layout marked out with you, including steps and doors
- Dig-out and compacted sub-base (around 100 mm for foot traffic)
- Blocks in your pattern, edges and cuts
What the survey covers
- Outside taps, lights and cables
- 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
- Edges against lawns, beds, fences and walls
Do you need permission for a block paved patio in Hazel Grove?
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.
How we work
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.
Edges set in concrete
Every edge restraint is bedded and haunched, so the paving cannot creep.
Water planned first
Falls, channels and soakaways are designed before the pattern is chosen.
Patios in Hazel Grove: questions
Do you cover Stockport, Cheadle Hulme and Hyde?
Yes. We cover Hazel Grove and the places around it, including Stockport, Cheadle Hulme and Hyde, and the rest of Greater Manchester.
How much does a block paved patio cost in Hazel Grove?
Our guide for Hazel Grove is £80–£140 per m² including VAT, so a 20 m² patio is usually about £1,850–£3,200. Your fixed price follows the survey.
Do I need planning permission for a block paved patio in Hazel Grove?
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 Hazel Grove 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 Hazel Grove
Nearby towns we cover for patios, and patios across Greater Manchester:
- Patios in Stockport
- Patios in Cheadle Hulme
- Patios in Hyde
- Patios in Denton
- Patios in Droylsden
- Patios in Ashton-under-Lyne
