Planning a block paved patio in Newtown
Around Newtown, gardens are often larger, so falls, steps and where the water goes need planning.
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 Newtown?
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 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.
- Dig-out and compacted sub-base (around 100 mm for foot traffic)
- Blocks in your pattern, edges and cuts
- Optional sealer
- Falls away from the house and doors
- Layout marked out with you, including steps and doors
What we check on a Newtown survey
- Trees and roots near the paving
- Access for a mini-digger and how waste leaves the garden
- Where rain will go: falls away from the house, onto lawn or borders, or into a channel
- Block range, colour, pattern and border to suit the house
- Edges against lawns, beds, fences and walls
Do you need permission for a block paved patio in Newtown?
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.
How we work
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.
Repair before replace
If your drive can be fixed or re-laid, we will say so.
Itemised quotes
Break-out, waste, edging, drainage and covers are separate lines you can see.
Patios in Newtown: questions
Do I need planning permission for a block paved patio in Newtown?
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 Welshpool and Llandrindod Wells?
Yes. We cover Newtown and the places around it, including Welshpool and Llandrindod Wells, and the rest of Powys.
Is the survey in Newtown 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.
How much does a block paved patio cost in Newtown?
Our guide for Newtown 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.
Patios near Newtown
Nearby towns we cover for patios, and patios across Powys:
