Planning a block paved patio in Portsmouth
Portsmouth has everything from small terrace yards to big gardens on newer estates, so the survey sets the layout, the levels and the dig.
Planning-sensitive towns and conservation areas are common in the South East, so we check the front-garden rules before quoting.
How much does a block paved patio cost in Portsmouth?
Expect block paved patios in Portsmouth to come in at around £85–£150 per m², including VAT at 20%. As an example, a 20 m² patio usually comes to between £2,000 and £3,500.
| Item | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Block paved patio (concrete block) | £85–£150 per m² |
| Breaking out an old surface | £11–£45 per m² |
| Edging or kerb, bedded and haunched | £20–£55 per metre |
| Step with block or brick riser and paved tread | £195–£380 per step |
| Typical channel drain run | £380–£1,100 |
Guide figures for the South East, checked 9 November 2026. See all prices or use the guide price tool.
What you get with our patios service
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.
- Optional sealer
- Falls away from the house and doors
- Layout marked out with you, including steps and doors
- Blocks in your pattern, edges and cuts
- Jointing sand and compaction
What we check on a Portsmouth survey
- Edges against lawns, beds, fences and walls
- Steps, walls and changes of level
- Outside taps, lights and cables
- Access for a mini-digger and how waste leaves the garden
- Trees and roots near the paving
Do you need permission for a block paved patio in Portsmouth?
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
Clean finish
The site is swept, the joints are filled and you are shown how to look after the paving.
Itemised quotes
Break-out, waste, edging, drainage and covers are separate lines you can see.
Honest timescales
We tell you how long the job takes and what can delay it, such as approvals and weather.
Water planned first
Falls, channels and soakaways are designed before the pattern is chosen.
Patios in Portsmouth: 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.
How much does a block paved patio cost in Portsmouth?
Our guide for Portsmouth is £85–£150 per m² including VAT, so a 20 m² patio is usually about £2,000–£3,500. Your fixed price follows the survey.
Is the survey in Portsmouth 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 I need planning permission for a block paved patio in Portsmouth?
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.
Patios near Portsmouth
Nearby towns we cover for patios, and patios across Hampshire:
- Patios in Gosport
- Patios in Fareham
- Patios in Havant
- Patios in Waterlooville
- Patios in Hythe
- Patios in Southampton
