Planning a block paved patio in Ashington
Ashington has a mix of semis, terraces and newer estates, and many older patios here are ready to be replaced or re-laid.
Wind-driven rain on the North East coast makes falls and a well-filled joint more important.
How much does a block paved patio cost in Ashington?
Most block paved patio quotes in the North East fall within £70–£125 per m² including VAT. A 20 m² patio would usually be about £1,650–£2,900, with any extras listed separately on your quote.
| Item | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Block paved patio (concrete block) | £70–£125 per m² |
| Breaking out an old surface | £9–£35 per m² |
| Edging or kerb, bedded and haunched | £18–£45 per metre |
| Step with block or brick riser and paved tread | £160–£320 per step |
| Typical channel drain run | £320–£900 |
Guide figures for the North 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.
- Jointing sand and compaction
- Dig-out and compacted sub-base (around 100 mm for foot traffic)
- Optional sealer
- Falls away from the house and doors
- Layout marked out with you, including steps and doors
What we check on an Ashington survey
- Trees and roots near the paving
- Steps, walls and changes of level
- Block range, colour, pattern and border to suit the house
- Edges against lawns, beds, fences and walls
- Levels against the damp-proof course and door thresholds
Do you need permission for a block paved patio in Ashington?
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
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
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.
The dig and sub-base in writing
Your quote states the depth of dig, the sub-base thickness and how it is compacted.
Repair before replace
If your drive can be fixed or re-laid, we will say so.
Patios in Ashington: questions
Do I need planning permission for a block paved patio in Ashington?
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 England, a front drive over 5 m² needs planning permission unless it is permeable or drains to a lawn or border within your boundary.
Is the survey in Ashington 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 Bedlington, Blyth and Morpeth?
Yes. We cover Ashington and the places around it, including Bedlington, Blyth and Morpeth, and the rest of Northumberland.
How much does a block paved patio cost in Ashington?
Our guide for Ashington is £70–£125 per m² including VAT, so a 20 m² patio is usually about £1,650–£2,900. Your fixed price follows the survey.
Patios near Ashington
Nearby towns we cover for patios, and patios across Northumberland:
