How much does a block paved patio cost in Surrey?
Guide price in Surrey: £85–£150 per m² including VAT, which puts a 20 m² patio at about £2,000–£3,500. These are South East guide figures; the survey confirms the real price before you commit.
| Item | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Block paved patio (concrete block) | £85–£150 per m² |
| Breaking out an old surface | £11–£45 per m² |
| Edging or kerb, bedded and haunched | £20–£55 per metre |
| Step with block or brick riser and paved tread | £195–£380 per step |
| Typical channel drain run | £380–£1,100 |
Guide figures for the South East, checked 9 November 2026.
Towns we cover in Surrey
Choose a town for local prices and details for patios:
- Woking
- Guildford
- Esher
- Redhill
- Staines-upon-Thames
- Banstead
- Leatherhead
- Ewell
- Farnham
- Epsom
- Camberley
- Egham
- Sunbury-on-Thames
- Ashford, Surrey
- Walton-on-Thames
- Godalming
- Reigate
- Horley
- Caterham
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.
Planning-sensitive towns and conservation areas are common in the South East, so we check the front-garden rules before quoting.
- Layout marked out with you, including steps and doors
- Blocks in your pattern, edges and cuts
- Optional sealer
- Dig-out and compacted sub-base (around 100 mm for foot traffic)
- Falls away from the house and doors
What the survey covers
- Manhole and inspection covers in the area
- Trees and roots near the paving
- Block range, colour, pattern and border to suit the house
- Outside taps, lights and cables
- Edges against lawns, beds, fences and walls
Do you need permission for a block paved patio in Surrey?
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.
Patios in Surrey: questions
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 Woking, Guildford and Esher?
Yes. We cover all of Surrey, including Woking, Guildford and Esher.
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 much does a block paved patio cost in Surrey?
Our guide for Surrey is £85–£150 per m² including VAT, so a 20 m² patio is usually about £2,000–£3,500. Your fixed price follows the survey.
