What to know before a block paved patio in Herne Bay
Herne Bay is a smaller town, and many homes have more garden to work with, which leaves room for borders, steps and planting around the paving.
Planning-sensitive towns and conservation areas are common in the South East, so we check the front-garden rules before quoting.
How much does a block paved patio cost in Herne Bay?
Guide price in Herne Bay: £85–£150 per m² including VAT, which puts a 20 m² patio at about £2,000–£3,500. These are South East guide figures; the survey confirms the real price before you commit.
| 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 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.
- 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
- Layout marked out with you, including steps and doors
What the survey covers
- Block range, colour, pattern and border to suit the house
- Steps, walls and changes of level
- Outside taps, lights and cables
- Edges against lawns, beds, fences and walls
- Access for a mini-digger and how waste leaves the garden
Do you need permission for a block paved patio in Herne Bay?
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.
What happens next
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.
How we work
Clean finish
The site is swept, the joints are filled and you are shown how to look after the paving.
Water planned first
Falls, channels and soakaways are designed before the pattern is chosen.
Itemised quotes
Break-out, waste, edging, drainage and covers are separate lines you can see.
Honest timescales
We tell you how long the job takes and what can delay it, such as approvals and weather.
Patios in Herne Bay: questions
Is the survey in Herne Bay 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.
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 you cover Whitstable, Canterbury and Faversham?
Yes. We cover Herne Bay and the places around it, including Whitstable, Canterbury and Faversham, and the rest of Kent.
How much does a block paved patio cost in Herne Bay?
Our guide for Herne Bay is £85–£150 per m² including VAT, so a 20 m² patio is usually about £2,000–£3,500. Your fixed price follows the survey.
Patios near Herne Bay
Nearby towns we cover for patios, and patios across Kent:
- Patios in Whitstable
- Patios in Canterbury
- Patios in Faversham
- Patios in Margate
- Patios in Ramsgate
- Patios in Broadstairs
