Planning a block paved patio in Worksop
Homes in Worksop include plenty of semis and detached houses with gardens big enough for a patio and a path to the gate.
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 Worksop?
Most block paved patio quotes in the East Midlands fall within £80–£140 per m² including VAT. A 20 m² patio would usually be about £1,850–£3,200, with any extras listed separately on your quote.
| 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 you get with our patios service
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
- Jointing sand and compaction
- 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)
What we check on a Worksop survey
- Levels against the damp-proof course and door thresholds
- Block range, colour, pattern and border to suit the house
- Access for a mini-digger and how waste leaves the garden
- Steps, walls and changes of level
- Outside taps, lights and cables
Do you need permission for a block paved patio in Worksop?
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.
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.
How we work
The dig and sub-base in writing
Your quote states the depth of dig, the sub-base thickness and how it is compacted.
Clean finish
The site is swept, the joints are filled and you are shown how to look after the paving.
Edges set in concrete
Every edge restraint is bedded and haunched, so the paving cannot creep.
Itemised quotes
Break-out, waste, edging, drainage and covers are separate lines you can see.
Patios in Worksop: questions
Do you cover Retford, Mansfield and Sutton-in-Ashfield?
Yes. We cover Worksop and the places around it, including Retford, Mansfield and Sutton-in-Ashfield, and the rest of Nottinghamshire.
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.
Do I need planning permission for a block paved patio in Worksop?
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.
How much does a block paved patio cost in Worksop?
Our guide for Worksop 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.
Patios near Worksop
Nearby towns we cover for patios, and patios across Nottinghamshire:
- Patios in Retford
- Patios in Mansfield
- Patios in Sutton-in-Ashfield
- Patios in Kirkby-in-Ashfield
- Patios in Hucknall
- Patios in Newark-on-Trent
