Planning a block paved patio in Nelson, Mid Glamorgan
Nelson, Mid Glamorgan 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 Nelson, Mid Glamorgan?
Expect block paved patios in Nelson, Mid Glamorgan to come in at around £75–£130 per m², including VAT at 20%. As an example, a 20 m² patio usually comes to between £1,700 and £3,000.
| 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 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.
- Optional sealer
- Blocks in your pattern, edges and cuts
- Jointing sand and compaction
- Layout marked out with you, including steps and doors
- Dig-out and compacted sub-base (around 100 mm for foot traffic)
What we check on a Nelson, Mid Glamorgan survey
- Outside taps, lights and cables
- Block range, colour, pattern and border to suit the house
- Steps, walls and changes of level
- Ground conditions and how deep the dig must be
- Trees and roots near the paving
Do you need permission for a block paved patio in Nelson, Mid Glamorgan?
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.
How it works
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
Clean finish
The site is swept, the joints are filled and you are shown how to look after the paving.
The dig and sub-base in writing
Your quote states the depth of dig, the sub-base thickness and how it is compacted.
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.
Patios in Nelson, Mid Glamorgan: questions
Do I need planning permission for a block paved patio in Nelson, Mid Glamorgan?
Not usually for a patio or path behind the house. Raised patios, listed buildings and flats can be different, and 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.
Do you cover Treharris, Pontypridd and Mountain Ash?
Yes. We cover Nelson, Mid Glamorgan and the places around it, including Treharris, Pontypridd and Mountain Ash, and the rest of Mid Glamorgan.
How much does a block paved patio cost in Nelson, Mid Glamorgan?
Our guide for Nelson, Mid Glamorgan is £75–£130 per m² including VAT, so a 20 m² patio is usually about £1,700–£3,000. Your fixed price follows the survey.
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 Nelson, Mid Glamorgan
Nearby towns we cover for patios, and patios across Mid Glamorgan:
- Patios in Treharris
- Patios in Pontypridd
- Patios in Mountain Ash
- Patios in Tonypandy
- Patios in Merthyr Tydfil
- Patios in Tonyrefail
