Patios & Paths
Find out how much a new patio or path will set you back in our cost guides, based on our hourly and daily rates for paving specialists in your local area.
A new patio or path in your garden can give it an instant lift. Whether you choose a classic block-paved garden path or a trendy porcelain patio, you’ll want to know how much it’s going to set you back. Our cost guides will help you to budget for your dream patio or path project so you can enjoy your garden for years to come as well as increase the value of your home.
Budget patio cost
The cheapest way to create a patio on a budget is with gravel. A pea gravel patio will cost around £60-£75 per square metre including labour costs, so for an average 25 square metre patio you should expect to spend between £1,500 and £1,875.
Mid-range patio cost
If your budget can stretch a little further and you’d prefer to have a patio made from a smooth surface that doesn’t make noise underfoot and requires very little maintenance, you could try a poured concrete patio. Concrete patios cost between £60-£90 per square metre, so the average patio will cost between £1,500 and £2,250. You can even get the concrete stamped to create a pattern or look like block paving, but this will probably cost a bit more. This type of concrete patio is often called a pattern-imprinted patio.
Luxury patio cost
For a luxury patio that is bang on trend, try a porcelain patio. Porcelain paving slabs are becoming more and more popular because they’re non-porous, making them more weather-resistant and generally more hard-wearing. Available in various colours, most homeowners choose light-coloured porcelain patios to give them a timeless look. Expect to pay between £100-£160 per square metre, making the average porcelain patio cost around £2,500-£4,000.
