What to know before a block paved patio in Sunbury-on-Thames
Homes in Sunbury-on-Thames include plenty of semis and detached houses with gardens big enough for a patio and a path to the gate.
Chalk, clay and sandy ground all occur across the South East, so the dig and sub-base depth are set on the survey rather than assumed.
How much does a block paved patio cost in Sunbury-on-Thames?
Guide price in Sunbury-on-Thames: £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. 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.
- Dig-out and compacted sub-base (around 100 mm for foot traffic)
- Layout marked out with you, including steps and doors
- Falls away from the house and doors
- Jointing sand and compaction
- Optional sealer
What we check on a Sunbury-on-Thames survey
- Outside taps, lights and cables
- Steps, walls and changes of level
- 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
- Block range, colour, pattern and border to suit the house
Do you need permission for a block paved patio in Sunbury-on-Thames?
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.
What you can expect from us
Water planned first
Falls, channels and soakaways are designed before the pattern is chosen.
The dig and sub-base in writing
Your quote states the depth of dig, the sub-base thickness and how it is compacted.
Honest timescales
We tell you how long the job takes and what can delay it, such as approvals and weather.
Repair before replace
If your drive can be fixed or re-laid, we will say so.
Patios in Sunbury-on-Thames: questions
Do I need planning permission for a block paved patio in Sunbury-on-Thames?
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.
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 Walton-on-Thames, Ashford, Surrey and Esher?
Yes. We cover Sunbury-on-Thames and the places around it, including Walton-on-Thames, Ashford, Surrey and Esher, and the rest of Surrey.
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.
Patios near Sunbury-on-Thames
Nearby towns we cover for patios, and patios across Surrey:
- Patios in Walton-on-Thames
- Patios in Ashford, Surrey
- Patios in Esher
- Patios in Staines-upon-Thames
- Patios in Egham
- Patios in Epsom
