Block paved patios in Lofthouse: the local picture
Lofthouse is a smaller town, and many homes have more garden to work with, which leaves room for borders, steps and planting around the paving.
Yorkshire has everything from stone-built terraces to large new estates, so block choice often follows the house: clay or tumbled blocks for older homes, crisp concrete for newer ones.
How much does a block paved patio cost in Lofthouse?
Expect block paved patios in Lofthouse to come in at around £70–£125 per m², including VAT at 20%. As an example, a 20 m² patio usually comes to between £1,650 and £2,900.
| 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 Yorkshire and the Humber, 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.
- Jointing sand and compaction
- Falls away from the house and doors
- Blocks in your pattern, edges and cuts
- Layout marked out with you, including steps and doors
- Dig-out and compacted sub-base (around 100 mm for foot traffic)
What we check on a Lofthouse survey
- Ground conditions and how deep the dig must be
- Edges against lawns, beds, fences and walls
- Access for a mini-digger and how waste leaves the garden
- Block range, colour, pattern and border to suit the house
- Where rain will go: falls away from the house, onto lawn or borders, or into a channel
Do you need permission for a block paved patio in Lofthouse?
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
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.
Why choose Block Paving Contractors
Water planned first
Falls, channels and soakaways are designed before the pattern is chosen.
Clean finish
The site is swept, the joints are filled and you are shown how to look after the paving.
Edges set in concrete
Every edge restraint is bedded and haunched, so the paving cannot creep.
The dig and sub-base in writing
Your quote states the depth of dig, the sub-base thickness and how it is compacted.
Patios in Lofthouse: questions
How much does a block paved patio cost in Lofthouse?
Our guide for Lofthouse 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.
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.
Do you cover Wakefield, Morley and Ossett?
Yes. We cover Lofthouse and the places around it, including Wakefield, Morley and Ossett, and the rest of West Yorkshire.
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.
Patios near Lofthouse
Nearby towns we cover for patios, and patios across West Yorkshire:
- Patios in Wakefield
- Patios in Morley
- Patios in Ossett
- Patios in Leeds
- Patios in Castleford
- Patios in Dewsbury
