Block paved patios in Kettering: the local picture
Kettering has a mix of semis, terraces and newer estates, and many older patios here are ready to be replaced or re-laid.
Clay and mudstone ground is common in the East Midlands, so we allow for a deeper sub-base where the survey shows soft ground.
How much does a block paved patio cost in Kettering?
In the East Midlands, a block paved patio usually costs £80–£140 per m² including VAT. For a 20 m² patio, that is roughly £1,850–£3,200. Your exact price depends on what the survey or your photos show, and is fixed in writing before anything is booked.
| 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 East Midlands, 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.
- Blocks in your pattern, edges and cuts
- Dig-out and compacted sub-base (around 100 mm for foot traffic)
- Jointing sand and compaction
- Optional sealer
- Layout marked out with you, including steps and doors
Before we price your block paved patio
- Steps, walls and changes of level
- Block range, colour, pattern and border to suit the house
- Outside taps, lights and cables
- Trees and roots near the paving
- Access for a mini-digger and how waste leaves the garden
Do you need permission for a block paved patio in Kettering?
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.
From enquiry to finished paving
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
Edges set in concrete
Every edge restraint is bedded and haunched, so the paving cannot creep.
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.
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 Kettering: questions
How much does a block paved patio cost in Kettering?
Our guide for Kettering is £80–£140 per m² including VAT, so a 20 m² patio is usually about £1,850–£3,200. Your fixed price follows the survey.
Is the survey in Kettering 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.
Do you cover Wellingborough, Corby and Rushden?
Yes. We cover Kettering and the places around it, including Wellingborough, Corby and Rushden, and the rest of Northamptonshire.
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 Kettering
Nearby towns we cover for patios, and patios across Northamptonshire:
- Patios in Wellingborough
- Patios in Corby
- Patios in Rushden
- Patios in Market Harborough
- Patios in Northampton
- Patios in Daventry
