What to know before a block paved patio in Totton
Totton has a mix of semis, terraces and newer estates, and many older patios here are ready to be replaced or re-laid.
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 Totton?
In the South East, a block paved patio usually costs £85–£150 per m² including VAT. For a 20 m² patio, that is roughly £2,000–£3,500. Your exact price depends on what the survey or your photos show, and is fixed in writing before anything is booked.
| 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 is included?
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.
- Jointing sand and compaction
- Falls away from the house and doors
- Blocks in your pattern, edges and cuts
- Layout marked out with you, including steps and doors
- Optional sealer
What the survey covers
- Access for a mini-digger and how waste leaves the garden
- Edges against lawns, beds, fences and walls
- Manhole and inspection covers in the area
- Trees and roots near the paving
- Ground conditions and how deep the dig must be
Do you need permission for a block paved patio in Totton?
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
Honest timescales
We tell you how long the job takes and what can delay it, such as approvals and weather.
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.
Clean finish
The site is swept, the joints are filled and you are shown how to look after the paving.
Patios in Totton: questions
Do you cover Southampton, Hythe and Eastleigh?
Yes. We cover Totton and the places around it, including Southampton, Hythe and Eastleigh, and the rest of Hampshire.
How much does a block paved patio cost in Totton?
Our guide for Totton 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.
Do I need planning permission for a block paved patio in Totton?
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.
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.
Patios near Totton
Nearby towns we cover for patios, and patios across Hampshire:
- Patios in Southampton
- Patios in Hythe
- Patios in Eastleigh
- Patios in Winchester
- Patios in New Milton
- Patios in Fareham
