What to know before a block paved patio in Houghton-le-Spring
Houghton-le-Spring has a mix of semis, terraces and newer estates, and many older patios here are ready to be replaced or re-laid.
Wind-driven rain on the North East coast makes falls and a well-filled joint more important.
How much does a block paved patio cost in Houghton-le-Spring?
Most block paved patio quotes in the North East fall within £70–£125 per m² including VAT. A 20 m² patio would usually be about £1,650–£2,900, with any extras listed separately on your quote.
| Item | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Block paved patio (concrete block) | £70–£125 per m² |
| Breaking out an old surface | £9–£35 per m² |
| Edging or kerb, bedded and haunched | £18–£45 per metre |
| Step with block or brick riser and paved tread | £160–£320 per step |
| Typical channel drain run | £320–£900 |
Guide figures for the North East, 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
- Optional sealer
- Dig-out and compacted sub-base (around 100 mm for foot traffic)
- Blocks in your pattern, edges and cuts
- Jointing sand and compaction
Before we price your block paved patio
- Trees and roots near the paving
- Edges against lawns, beds, fences and walls
- Manhole and inspection covers in the area
- 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 Houghton-le-Spring?
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.
How we work
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.
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.
Water planned first
Falls, channels and soakaways are designed before the pattern is chosen.
Patios in Houghton-le-Spring: questions
Do I need planning permission for a block paved patio in Houghton-le-Spring?
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.
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.
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 Washington, Sunderland and Felling?
Yes. We cover Houghton-le-Spring and the places around it, including Washington, Sunderland and Felling, and the rest of Tyne and Wear.
Patios near Houghton-le-Spring
Nearby towns we cover for patios, and patios across Tyne and Wear:
- Patios in Washington
- Patios in Sunderland
- Patios in Felling
- Patios in Hebburn
- Patios in Jarrow
- Patios in Wallsend
