Planning a block paved patio in Longton
Homes in Longton include plenty of semis and detached houses with gardens big enough for a patio and a path to the gate.
Clay ground is widespread in the West Midlands, so the sub-base depth and drainage are checked on every survey.
How much does a block paved patio cost in Longton?
Expect block paved patios in Longton 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 the West Midlands, 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.
- Optional sealer
- Layout marked out with you, including steps and doors
- Jointing sand and compaction
- Falls away from the house and doors
- Dig-out and compacted sub-base (around 100 mm for foot traffic)
What we check on a Longton survey
- Steps, walls and changes of level
- Trees and roots near the paving
- Access for a mini-digger and how waste leaves the garden
- Block range, colour, pattern and border to suit the house
- Manhole and inspection covers in the area
Do you need permission for a block paved patio in Longton?
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.
Why choose Block Paving Contractors
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.
Edges set in concrete
Every edge restraint is bedded and haunched, so the paving cannot creep.
Clean finish
The site is swept, the joints are filled and you are shown how to look after the paving.
Itemised quotes
Break-out, waste, edging, drainage and covers are separate lines you can see.
Patios in Longton: questions
Do I need planning permission for a block paved patio in Longton?
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.
Do you cover Stoke-on-Trent, Newcastle-under-Lyme and Kidsgrove?
Yes. We cover Longton and the places around it, including Stoke-on-Trent, Newcastle-under-Lyme and Kidsgrove, and the rest of Staffordshire.
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.
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.
Patios near Longton
Nearby towns we cover for patios, and patios across Staffordshire:
- Patios in Stoke-on-Trent
- Patios in Newcastle-under-Lyme
- Patios in Kidsgrove
- Patios in Stafford
- Patios in Rugeley
- Patios in Cannock
