Planning a block paved patio in Strood
Strood has a mix of semis, terraces and newer estates, and many older patios here are ready to be replaced or re-laid.
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 Strood?
For Strood, our guide is £85–£150 per m² including VAT, so a 20 m² patio is likely to be £2,000–£3,500. Smaller jobs cost more per square metre because set-up and waste costs do not shrink with the area.
| 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 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.
- 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
- Falls away from the house and doors
Before we price your block paved patio
- Edges against lawns, beds, fences and walls
- Block range, colour, pattern and border to suit the house
- Trees and roots near the paving
- Access for a mini-digger and how waste leaves the garden
- Manhole and inspection covers in the area
Do you need permission for a block paved patio in Strood?
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.
How we work
Clean finish
The site is swept, the joints are filled and you are shown how to look after the paving.
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.
Edges set in concrete
Every edge restraint is bedded and haunched, so the paving cannot creep.
Patios in Strood: 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.
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 Rochester, Gillingham and Gravesend?
Yes. We cover Strood and the places around it, including Rochester, Gillingham and Gravesend, and the rest of Kent.
Is the survey in Strood 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.
Patios near Strood
Nearby towns we cover for patios, and patios across Kent:
- Patios in Rochester
- Patios in Gillingham
- Patios in Gravesend
- Patios in Maidstone
- Patios in Sittingbourne
- Patios in Dartford
