Block paved patios in Waterlooville: the local picture
Homes in Waterlooville include plenty of semis and detached houses with gardens big enough for a patio and a path to the gate.
Chalk, clay and sandy ground all occur across the South East, so the dig and sub-base depth are set on the survey rather than assumed.
How much does a block paved patio cost in Waterlooville?
Most block paved patio quotes in the South East fall within £85–£150 per m² including VAT. A 20 m² patio would usually be about £2,000–£3,500, with any extras listed separately on your quote.
| 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.
- Layout marked out with you, including steps and doors
- Falls away from the house and doors
- Blocks in your pattern, edges and cuts
- Optional sealer
- Dig-out and compacted sub-base (around 100 mm for foot traffic)
Before we price your block paved patio
- Access for a mini-digger and how waste leaves the garden
- Outside taps, lights and cables
- Steps, walls and changes of level
- Ground conditions and how deep the dig must be
- Edges against lawns, beds, fences and walls
Do you need permission for a block paved patio in Waterlooville?
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
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.
Why choose Block Paving Contractors
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.
Clean finish
The site is swept, the joints are filled and you are shown how to look after the paving.
Repair before replace
If your drive can be fixed or re-laid, we will say so.
Itemised quotes
Break-out, waste, edging, drainage and covers are separate lines you can see.
Patios in Waterlooville: questions
How long does a block paved patio take?
Most patios and paths take two to five working days, depending on the size, any steps and the dig. Your quote gives the expected duration.
Do I need planning permission for a block paved patio in Waterlooville?
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.
Do you cover Havant, Portsmouth and Fareham?
Yes. We cover Waterlooville and the places around it, including Havant, Portsmouth and Fareham, and the rest of Hampshire.
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 Waterlooville
Nearby towns we cover for patios, and patios across Hampshire:
- Patios in Havant
- Patios in Portsmouth
- Patios in Fareham
- Patios in Gosport
- Patios in Eastleigh
- Patios in Hythe
