How much does a block paved patio cost in Gwent?
Most block paved patio quotes in Wales fall within £75–£130 per m² including VAT. A 20 m² patio would usually be about £1,700–£3,000, with any extras listed separately on your quote.
| Item | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Block paved patio (concrete block) | £75–£130 per m² |
| Breaking out an old surface | £9.50–£35 per m² |
| Edging or kerb, bedded and haunched | £19–£45 per metre |
| Step with block or brick riser and paved tread | £165–£330 per step |
| Typical channel drain run | £330–£930 |
Guide figures for Wales, checked 9 November 2026.
Towns we cover in Gwent
Choose a town for local prices and details for patios:
- Newport, Gwent
- Cwmbran
- Pontypool
- Ebbw Vale
- Caerphilly
- Risca
- Blackwood
- Brynmawr
- Tredegar
- Abergavenny
- Bargoed
- Chepstow
- Abertillery
- Abercarn
- Monmouth
- Caldicot
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.
Wales is wetter than most of England, and new front paving has to be permeable or drain within the property, so drainage is designed in from the start.
- Jointing sand and compaction
- Blocks in your pattern, edges and cuts
- Layout marked out with you, including steps and doors
- Optional sealer
- Falls away from the house and doors
What the survey covers
- Outside taps, lights and cables
- Steps, walls and changes of level
- Manhole and inspection covers in the area
- Ground conditions and how deep the dig must be
- Trees and roots near the paving
Do you need permission for a block paved patio in Gwent?
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 Wales, new front paving should be permeable or drain within your boundary to avoid planning permission, and drives of 100 m² or more need SuDS approval.
How it works
Send the basics
Postcode, what you need and a rough size. Photos help.
Survey
We measure, check levels, ground and drainage, and talk through blocks and patterns.
Written quote
An itemised quote with the specification, the price and the start date.
The work
Our paving team builds it to the agreed specification and leaves the site swept.
Patios in Gwent: questions
How much does a block paved patio cost in Gwent?
Our guide for Gwent is £75–£130 per m² including VAT, so a 20 m² patio is usually about £1,700–£3,000. Your fixed price follows the survey.
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.
Do you cover Newport, Gwent, Cwmbran and Pontypool?
Yes. We cover all of Gwent, including Newport, Gwent, Cwmbran and Pontypool.
Do I need planning permission for a block paved patio in Gwent?
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 Wales, new front paving should be permeable or drain within your boundary to avoid planning permission, and drives of 100 m² or more need SuDS approval.
