What to know before a block paved patio in Hitchin
Hitchin has a mix of semis, terraces and newer estates, and many older patios here are ready to be replaced or re-laid.
Clay soils are common in parts of the East of England, so drainage and sub-base depth get extra attention.
How much does a block paved patio cost in Hitchin?
In the East of England, a block paved patio usually costs £85–£145 per m² including VAT. For a 20 m² patio, that is roughly £1,950–£3,400. 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–£145 per m² |
| Breaking out an old surface | £11–£40 per m² |
| Edging or kerb, bedded and haunched | £20–£55 per metre |
| Step with block or brick riser and paved tread | £190–£370 per step |
| Typical channel drain run | £370–£1,050 |
Guide figures for the East of England, checked 9 November 2026. See all prices or use the guide price tool.
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.
- Falls away from the house and doors
- Jointing sand and compaction
- Blocks in your pattern, edges and cuts
- Optional sealer
- Layout marked out with you, including steps and doors
What we check on a Hitchin survey
- Trees and roots near the paving
- Manhole and inspection covers in the area
- Outside taps, lights and cables
- Access for a mini-digger and how waste leaves the garden
- Steps, walls and changes of level
Do you need permission for a block paved patio in Hitchin?
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.
Why choose Block Paving Contractors
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.
Itemised quotes
Break-out, waste, edging, drainage and covers are separate lines you can see.
Edges set in concrete
Every edge restraint is bedded and haunched, so the paving cannot creep.
Patios in Hitchin: questions
Is the survey in Hitchin 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.
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.
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 you cover Letchworth Garden City, Stevenage and Harpenden?
Yes. We cover Hitchin and the places around it, including Letchworth Garden City, Stevenage and Harpenden, and the rest of Hertfordshire.
Patios near Hitchin
Nearby towns we cover for patios, and patios across Hertfordshire:
- Patios in Letchworth Garden City
- Patios in Stevenage
- Patios in Harpenden
- Patios in Welwyn Garden City
- Patios in Hatfield
- Patios in Hertford
