Planning a block paved patio in Stevenage
Across Stevenage, gardens range from narrow terrace plots to wide modern ones, and the best block, pattern and drainage choice changes with them.
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 Stevenage?
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 you get with our patios service
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
- Blocks in your pattern, edges and cuts
- Dig-out and compacted sub-base (around 100 mm for foot traffic)
- Optional sealer
- Jointing sand and compaction
What the survey covers
- Outside taps, lights and cables
- Edges against lawns, beds, fences and walls
- Ground conditions and how deep the dig must be
- Block range, colour, pattern and border to suit the house
- Levels against the damp-proof course and door thresholds
Do you need permission for a block paved patio in Stevenage?
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
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.
What you can expect from us
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.
Itemised quotes
Break-out, waste, edging, drainage and covers are separate lines you can see.
Water planned first
Falls, channels and soakaways are designed before the pattern is chosen.
Patios in Stevenage: questions
Is the survey in Stevenage 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 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.
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 Hitchin, Letchworth Garden City and Welwyn Garden City?
Yes. We cover Stevenage and the places around it, including Hitchin, Letchworth Garden City and Welwyn Garden City, and the rest of Hertfordshire.
Patios near Stevenage
Nearby towns we cover for patios, and patios across Hertfordshire:
- Patios in Hitchin
- Patios in Letchworth Garden City
- Patios in Welwyn Garden City
- Patios in Harpenden
- Patios in Hertford
- Patios in Hatfield
