What to know before a block paved patio in Whitley Bay
Homes in Whitley Bay include plenty of semis and detached houses with gardens big enough for a patio and a path to the gate.
Former colliery ground and clay soils occur across the North East, so the survey checks for soft spots before the sub-base depth is set.
How much does a block paved patio cost in Whitley Bay?
For Whitley Bay, our guide is £70–£125 per m² including VAT, so a 20 m² patio is likely to be £1,650–£2,900. Smaller jobs cost more per square metre because set-up and waste costs do not shrink with the area.
| 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?
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.
- Falls away from the house and doors
- Blocks in your pattern, edges and cuts
- Jointing sand and compaction
- Optional sealer
- Dig-out and compacted sub-base (around 100 mm for foot traffic)
What we check on a Whitley Bay survey
- Levels against the damp-proof course and door thresholds
- Ground conditions and how deep the dig must be
- Where rain will go: falls away from the house, onto lawn or borders, or into a channel
- Manhole and inspection covers in the area
- Access for a mini-digger and how waste leaves the garden
Do you need permission for a block paved patio in Whitley Bay?
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.
What happens next
Quick details
Your postcode and the job. It takes a minute.
On-site check
Measurements, levels against the damp-proof course, ground and drainage.
Itemised quote
Fixed once the specification is agreed, with no vague extras.
Laid and finished
Compacted, jointed and handed back clean.
Why choose Block Paving Contractors
The dig and sub-base in writing
Your quote states the depth of dig, the sub-base thickness and how it is compacted.
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.
Clean finish
The site is swept, the joints are filled and you are shown how to look after the paving.
Patios in Whitley Bay: questions
How much does a block paved patio cost in Whitley Bay?
Our guide for Whitley Bay is £70–£125 per m² including VAT, so a 20 m² patio is usually about £1,650–£2,900. Your fixed price follows the survey.
Is the survey in Whitley Bay 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.
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 Whitley Bay
Nearby towns we cover for patios, and patios across Tyne and Wear:
- Patios in Tynemouth
- Patios in South Shields
- Patios in Jarrow
- Patios in Wallsend
- Patios in Hebburn
- Patios in Gosforth
