Planning a block paved patio in Mountain Ash
Mountain Ash is a smaller town, and many homes have more garden to work with, which leaves room for borders, steps and planting around the paving.
Wales is wetter than most of England, and new front paving has to be permeable or drain within the property, so drainage is designed in from the start.
How much does a block paved patio cost in Mountain Ash?
Most block paved patio quotes in Wales fall within £75–£130 per m² including VAT. A 20 m² patio would usually be about £1,700–£3,000, with any extras listed separately on your quote.
| Item | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Block paved patio (concrete block) | £75–£130 per m² |
| Breaking out an old surface | £9.50–£35 per m² |
| Edging or kerb, bedded and haunched | £19–£45 per metre |
| Step with block or brick riser and paved tread | £165–£330 per step |
| Typical channel drain run | £330–£930 |
Guide figures for Wales, 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.
- Layout marked out with you, including steps and doors
- Falls away from the house and doors
- Dig-out and compacted sub-base (around 100 mm for foot traffic)
- Optional sealer
- Blocks in your pattern, edges and cuts
What we check on a Mountain Ash survey
- Where rain will go: falls away from the house, onto lawn or borders, or into a channel
- Ground conditions and how deep the dig must be
- Trees and roots near the paving
- Manhole and inspection covers in the area
- Edges against lawns, beds, fences and walls
Do you need permission for a block paved patio in Mountain Ash?
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 Wales, new front paving should be permeable or drain within your boundary to avoid planning permission, and drives of 100 m² or more need SuDS approval.
What happens next
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.
What you can expect from us
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.
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.
Repair before replace
If your drive can be fixed or re-laid, we will say so.
Patios in Mountain Ash: 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.
Is the survey in Mountain Ash 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.
Patios near Mountain Ash
Nearby towns we cover for patios, and patios across Mid Glamorgan:
- Patios in Treharris
- Patios in Aberdare
- Patios in Merthyr Tydfil
- Patios in Nelson, Mid Glamorgan
- Patios in Tonypandy
- Patios in Pontypridd
