What to know before a block paved patio in Burnham-on-Sea
Burnham-on-Sea is a smaller town, and many homes have more garden to work with, which leaves room for borders, steps and planting around the paving.
The South West is wetter than the east of England, so falls and drainage are planned before the pattern is chosen.
How much does a block paved patio cost in Burnham-on-Sea?
In the South West, 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 South West, checked 9 November 2026. See all prices or use the guide price tool.
What does a block paved patio involve?
Block suits patios that join a block drive or path, small or awkward spaces where large slabs would need too many cuts, and gardens where you want a pattern such as basketweave or a circle feature. We lay patios to fall away from the house and below the damp-proof course, with edging that stops the blocks creeping into the lawn.
- Falls away from the house and doors
- Blocks in your pattern, edges and cuts
- Jointing sand and compaction
- Layout marked out with you, including steps and doors
- Dig-out and compacted sub-base (around 100 mm for foot traffic)
What we check on a Burnham-on-Sea survey
- Where rain will go: falls away from the house, onto lawn or borders, or into a channel
- Levels against the damp-proof course and door thresholds
- Outside taps, lights and cables
- Ground conditions and how deep the dig must be
- Trees and roots near the paving
Do you need permission for a block paved patio in Burnham-on-Sea?
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
Send the basics
Postcode, what you need and a rough size. Photos help.
Survey
We measure, check levels, ground and drainage, and talk through blocks and patterns.
Written quote
An itemised quote with the specification, the price and the start date.
The work
Our paving team builds it to the agreed specification and leaves the site swept.
How we work
Repair before replace
If your drive can be fixed or re-laid, we will say so.
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.
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.
Patios in Burnham-on-Sea: questions
How much does a block paved patio cost in Burnham-on-Sea?
Our guide for Burnham-on-Sea 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 Burnham-on-Sea 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.
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.
Do you cover Weston-super-Mare, Bridgwater and Clevedon?
Yes. We cover Burnham-on-Sea and the places around it, including Weston-super-Mare, Bridgwater and Clevedon, and the rest of Somerset.
Patios near Burnham-on-Sea
Nearby towns we cover for patios, and patios across Somerset:
- Patios in Weston-super-Mare
- Patios in Bridgwater
- Patios in Clevedon
- Patios in Taunton
- Patios in Nailsea
- Patios in Portishead
