How much does a block paved patio cost in Herefordshire?
Expect block paved patios in Herefordshire to come in at around £80–£140 per m², including VAT at 20%. As an example, a 20 m² patio usually comes to between £1,850 and £3,200.
| 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 West Midlands, checked 9 November 2026.
Towns we cover in Herefordshire
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What does a block paved patio involve?
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.
Clay ground is widespread in the West Midlands, so the sub-base depth and drainage are checked on every survey.
- Blocks in your pattern, edges and cuts
- Jointing sand and compaction
- Falls away from the house and doors
- Optional sealer
- Dig-out and compacted sub-base (around 100 mm for foot traffic)
What the survey covers
- Edges against lawns, beds, fences and walls
- Access for a mini-digger and how waste leaves the garden
- Outside taps, lights and cables
- Trees and roots near the paving
- Levels against the damp-proof course and door thresholds
Do you need permission for a block paved patio in Herefordshire?
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.
Patios in Herefordshire: questions
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.
Do you cover Hereford, Leominster and Ross-on-Wye?
Yes. We cover all of Herefordshire, including Hereford, Leominster and Ross-on-Wye.
Is the survey in Herefordshire 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 Herefordshire?
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.
