Planning a block paved patio in Leamington Spa
Leamington Spa has a mix of semis, terraces and newer estates, and many older patios here are ready to be replaced or re-laid.
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 Leamington Spa?
For Leamington Spa, our guide is £80–£140 per m² including VAT, so a 20 m² patio is likely to be £1,850–£3,200. 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) | £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.
- Dig-out and compacted sub-base (around 100 mm for foot traffic)
- Layout marked out with you, including steps and doors
- Optional sealer
- Jointing sand and compaction
- Falls away from the house and doors
What we check on a Leamington Spa survey
- Block range, colour, pattern and border to suit the house
- Access for a mini-digger and how waste leaves the garden
- Manhole and inspection covers in the area
- Trees and roots near the paving
- Ground conditions and how deep the dig must be
Do you need permission for a block paved patio in Leamington Spa?
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.
From enquiry to finished paving
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.
What you can expect from us
Water planned first
Falls, channels and soakaways are designed before the pattern is chosen.
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 Leamington Spa: 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.
Is the survey in Leamington Spa 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.
Do you cover Warwick, Kenilworth and Stratford-upon-Avon?
Yes. We cover Leamington Spa and the places around it, including Warwick, Kenilworth and Stratford-upon-Avon, and the rest of Warwickshire.
How much does a block paved patio cost in Leamington Spa?
Our guide for Leamington Spa is £80–£140 per m² including VAT, so a 20 m² patio is usually about £1,850–£3,200. Your fixed price follows the survey.
Patios near Leamington Spa
Nearby towns we cover for patios, and patios across Warwickshire:
- Patios in Warwick
- Patios in Kenilworth
- Patios in Stratford-upon-Avon
- Patios in Rugby
- Patios in Bedworth
- Patios in Nuneaton
