Planning a block paved patio in Hoddesdon
Homes in Hoddesdon include plenty of semis and detached houses with gardens big enough for a patio and a path to the gate.
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 Hoddesdon?
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?
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
- Optional sealer
- Blocks in your pattern, edges and cuts
- Falls away from the house and doors
- Layout marked out with you, including steps and doors
What we check on a Hoddesdon survey
- Block range, colour, pattern and border to suit the house
- Access for a mini-digger and how waste leaves the garden
- Outside taps, lights and cables
- Where rain will go: falls away from the house, onto lawn or borders, or into a channel
- Steps, walls and changes of level
Do you need permission for a block paved patio in Hoddesdon?
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
Tell us about the job
Use the form, the quote tool, WhatsApp or a call.
We take a look
A survey visit, or photos for smaller repair and cleaning jobs.
Price in writing
Every line itemised, including the dig, edging and drainage.
Booked and built
Agreed start date, then the work, the final clean-down and the joint top-up.
Why choose Block Paving Contractors
Edges set in concrete
Every edge restraint is bedded and haunched, so the paving cannot creep.
Water planned first
Falls, channels and soakaways are designed before the pattern is chosen.
Clean finish
The site is swept, the joints are filled and you are shown how to look after the paving.
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.
Patios in Hoddesdon: questions
Is the survey in Hoddesdon 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.
How much does a block paved patio cost in Hoddesdon?
Our guide for Hoddesdon is £85–£145 per m² including VAT, so a 20 m² patio is usually about £1,950–£3,400. Your fixed price follows the survey.
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.
Do I need planning permission for a block paved patio in Hoddesdon?
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 Hoddesdon
Nearby towns we cover for patios, and patios across Hertfordshire:
- Patios in Hertford
- Patios in Cheshunt
- Patios in Potters Bar
- Patios in Welwyn Garden City
- Patios in Hatfield
- Patios in Bishop's Stortford
