How much does a block paved patio cost in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde?
Expect block paved patios in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde to come in at around £80–£140 per m², including VAT at 20%. As an example, a 20 m² patio usually comes to between £1,850 and £3,200.
| 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 Scotland, checked 9 November 2026.
Towns we cover in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde
Choose a town for local prices and details for patios:
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.
In Scotland, front paving must be porous or drain within the property whatever its size, so drainage is part of every design.
- Layout marked out with you, including steps and doors
- Dig-out and compacted sub-base (around 100 mm for foot traffic)
- Falls away from the house and doors
- Jointing sand and compaction
- Optional sealer
What the survey covers
- Edges against lawns, beds, fences and walls
- Trees and roots near the paving
- Outside taps, lights and cables
- Steps, walls and changes of level
- Access for a mini-digger and how waste leaves the garden
Do you need permission for a block paved patio in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde?
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 Scotland, front paving must be porous or drain within your boundary at any size, and permitted development does not apply in conservation areas.
How it works
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.
Patios in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde: questions
Can the paving be level with the back door?
Paving normally sits at least 150 mm below the damp-proof course. A level step-out needs a drainage channel against the house and careful detailing, which we agree on the survey.
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 you cover Paisley, Greenock and Newton Mearns?
Yes. We cover all of Renfrewshire and Inverclyde, including Paisley, Greenock and Newton Mearns.
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.
