Planning a block paved patio in Skelmersdale
Skelmersdale has a mix of semis, terraces and newer estates, and many older patios here are ready to be replaced or re-laid.
The North West is one of the wetter parts of England, so falls, channel drains and permeable options matter more than usual.
How much does a block paved patio cost in Skelmersdale?
Guide price in Skelmersdale: £80–£140 per m² including VAT, which puts a 20 m² patio at about £1,850–£3,200. These are North West guide figures; the survey confirms the real price before you commit.
| Item | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Block paved patio (concrete block) | £80–£140 per m² |
| Breaking out an old surface | £10–£40 per m² |
| Edging or kerb, bedded and haunched | £20–£50 per metre |
| Step with block or brick riser and paved tread | £180–£350 per step |
| Typical channel drain run | £350–£1,000 |
Guide figures for the North West, checked 9 November 2026. See all prices or use the guide price tool.
What does a block paved patio involve?
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.
- Optional sealer
- Dig-out and compacted sub-base (around 100 mm for foot traffic)
- Jointing sand and compaction
- Blocks in your pattern, edges and cuts
- Falls away from the house and doors
What the survey covers
- Levels against the damp-proof course and door thresholds
- Edges against lawns, beds, fences and walls
- Steps, walls and changes of level
- Manhole and inspection covers in the area
- Outside taps, lights and cables
Do you need permission for a block paved patio in Skelmersdale?
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.
What you can expect from us
Water planned first
Falls, channels and soakaways are designed before the pattern is chosen.
Honest timescales
We tell you how long the job takes and what can delay it, such as approvals and weather.
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.
Clean finish
The site is swept, the joints are filled and you are shown how to look after the paving.
Patios in Skelmersdale: questions
Do you cover Ormskirk, Chorley and Leyland?
Yes. We cover Skelmersdale and the places around it, including Ormskirk, Chorley and Leyland, and the rest of Lancashire.
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.
Is the survey in Skelmersdale 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.
Patios near Skelmersdale
Nearby towns we cover for patios, and patios across Lancashire:
- Patios in Ormskirk
- Patios in Chorley
- Patios in Leyland
- Patios in Preston
- Patios in Lytham St Annes
- Patios in Darwen
