Planning a block paved patio in Swinton
Around Swinton, 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 Swinton?
Guide price in Swinton: £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 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.
- Layout marked out with you, including steps and doors
- Blocks in your pattern, edges and cuts
- Falls away from the house and doors
- Dig-out and compacted sub-base (around 100 mm for foot traffic)
- Jointing sand and compaction
Before we price your block paved patio
- Outside taps, lights and cables
- Where rain will go: falls away from the house, onto lawn or borders, or into a channel
- Block range, colour, pattern and border to suit the house
- Ground conditions and how deep the dig must be
- Manhole and inspection covers in the area
Do you need permission for a block paved patio in Swinton?
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
Edges set in concrete
Every edge restraint is bedded and haunched, so the paving cannot creep.
Clean finish
The site is swept, the joints are filled and you are shown how to look after the paving.
The dig and sub-base in writing
Your quote states the depth of dig, the sub-base thickness and how it is compacted.
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.
Patios in Swinton: 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.
Is the survey in Swinton 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.
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 Swinton?
Our guide for Swinton 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.
Patios near Swinton
Nearby towns we cover for patios, and patios across Greater Manchester:
- Patios in Eccles
- Patios in Walkden
- Patios in Salford
- Patios in Urmston
- Patios in Prestwich
- Patios in Stretford
