Planning a block paved patio in Heywood
Heywood has a mix of semis, terraces and newer estates, and many older patios here are ready to be replaced or re-laid.
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 Heywood?
Guide price in Heywood: £80–£140 per m² including VAT, which puts a 20 m² patio at about £1,850–£3,200. These are North West guide figures; the survey confirms the real price before you commit.
| 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 does a block paved patio involve?
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.
- Blocks in your pattern, edges and cuts
- Dig-out and compacted sub-base (around 100 mm for foot traffic)
- Optional sealer
- Falls away from the house and doors
- Layout marked out with you, including steps and doors
Before we price your block paved patio
- Edges against lawns, beds, fences and walls
- Block range, colour, pattern and border to suit the house
- Steps, walls and changes of level
- Outside taps, lights and cables
- Manhole and inspection covers in the area
Do you need permission for a block paved patio in Heywood?
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.
From enquiry to finished paving
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
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.
Clean finish
The site is swept, the joints are filled and you are shown how to look after the paving.
Patios in Heywood: questions
How much does a block paved patio cost in Heywood?
Our guide for Heywood 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.
Is the survey in Heywood 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.
Do you cover Middleton, Rochdale and Bury?
Yes. We cover Heywood and the places around it, including Middleton, Rochdale and Bury, and the rest of Greater Manchester.
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.
Patios near Heywood
Nearby towns we cover for patios, and patios across Greater Manchester:
- Patios in Middleton
- Patios in Rochdale
- Patios in Bury
- Patios in Royton
- Patios in Whitefield
- Patios in Radcliffe
